IMPnow (It’s My Passion Now), an online social network for artists and art enthusiasts, unveiled today its new website design including enhanced usability and Web 2.0 features. The updated site provides a refined user experience by categorizing members’ uploads, streamlining search options and recommending new profiles and media to its members.

Launched in August 2007, IMPnow was created to empower aspiring artists and promote their work while providing the necessary tools to help them turn their artistic passions into careers. IMPnow has built a unique, artistic online community comprised of over 4,000 member portfolios and 10,000 media uploads across the industries of film, fashion, music, stage and screen, visual arts and writing.

"IMPnow.com is a great tool for artists to connect with each other and learn from one another," said Romain Rousseau, Chief of Operations for IMPnow and former Head of Online Operations for Club Med North America. "The audience we have on our site is composed of real artists and art professionals. That’s what makes the difference."

In addition to exhibiting the talent and creativity of its members, IMPnow provides free expert advice and tutorials through video interviews and demonstrations from a spectrum of successful industry professionals. "IMPnow.com connects ActTrue to the world of performing artists who seek tested, proven techniques of creative expression, insights into a life in the professional Arts world and a place to voice their experiences and accomplishments..." said Marc Durso, founder of Act True, Inc.

IMPnow.com offers the following features to its members :

— Free promotion for artists - IMPnow offers free portfolios
— Networking with creative individuals - Unlike most social networks, IMPnow focuses on niche networking within the art industries
— Artistic feedback - IMPnow provides a platform for members to evaluate and critique each other’s work
— Insight from the experts - IMPnow provides unique video interviews with industry professionals who offer their tips and advice on how to succeed.

About IMPnow

IMPnow.com is an artistic social network comprised of over 4,000 artists and art enthusiasts encompassing the industries of film, fashion, music, visual arts, writing, and stage and screen. Launched in August 2007 by Delia Passi, the community has been devoted to empowering artists by providing valuable information and practical networking tools geared towards transforming their artistic talents into careers.