The online platform was a space where sculptors could meet dancers, artists could meet producers, and students could meet established professionals. And vice versa. We launched Art Ally 1.0 in November 2021 and it served the community until 5 February 2023. Over this time we welcomed almost 200 users, created around 40 random matches, and helped to promote 15 opportunities for cooperation. It was a rewarding experience to learn about various aspects of networking, growing and supporting the online Art Ally community, and testing ways to make the initiative sustainable. We featured the profiles of professionals in search of creative partners, facilitated new introductions for community members, and spread information about the cultural initiatives open for cooperation.