Art Authority is an innovative collaboration of two separate software companies (Open Door Networks and Project A). The mission of Art Authority is the design, development and deployment of the best ways to experience art on mobile devices.

Open Door Networks, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Alan Oppenheimer, co-creator of AppleTalk, the original network system for the Macintosh. Open Door is a leading provider of Internet solutions for Apple products. Project A, Inc. was founded in 1990 by Jim Teece and is a leading developer of 100% database-driven websites deployed for clients world-wide. Both companies are located in Ashland, Oregon.