Our Artists

Black artists make the work. We run the business. Artists earn a royalty on every sale.

That's the whole model, and we publish the numbers because transparency shouldn't stop at the checkout page.

What artists earn

Artists earn a 30 percent royalty on every sale, paid monthly. No listing fees, no monthly subscription, no charge for production or marketing. The studio covers printing, fulfillment, customer service, advertising, and the storefront itself. When a piece sells, the artist gets paid for it the following month.

For comparison, open marketplaces charge listing fees plus transaction fees plus advertising fees, and consignment galleries commonly keep 50 percent or more. Our model trades a gallery style split for a royalty with zero cost and zero busywork on the artist's side.

What the studio handles

• Production and quality control at three US facilities
• Fulfillment and shipping to all 50 states
• Marketing, advertising, and search visibility
• Customer service, returns, and replacements
• The provenance record

Artists create. Everything else is our job.

Who qualifies

We admit artists through a vetting review built on our published verification standard. To be considered, an artist provides:

1. Identity. Valid government issued ID verification. We confirm you are who you say you are.
2. A portfolio. A documented body of work developed over time, with consistent attribution and a recognizable artistic voice.
3. Originals. Proof that original works exist behind anything offered as a print.
4. Production disclosure. Your materials and methods, including any use of digital or AI assisted tools in your workflow.
5. An originality commitment. A signed agreement that all submitted work is your own original creation. Fully AI generated work is not accepted, and every print file is screened with AI detection tools before it goes to production.

How to apply

Ready to be represented? Start with Sell Your Art, or email us through the contact page with a link to your portfolio and a short note about your work. We review every submission and respond to each one. Admission is selective by design; the roster is the product.

Questions collectors ask