The Société des Artistes Indépendants is an organization founded in 1884 in France to promote independent artists. It was established to provide a platform for artists who did not conform to the traditional standards of the Salon, the official art exhibition in Paris. The society aimed to encourage creativity and innovation in the art world. The society is known for its annual exhibitions, where artists can showcase their work without the constraints of academic norms. Notable members have included influential figures such as Henri Matisse and Georges Braque, contributing to the development of modern art movements like Fauvism and Cubism.