Art Box
Artists
Art Box exists to give talented artists that often struggle to self-promote or market their work an avenue to be rewarded for their creativity and share their talents with the world.
Our network of Art Boxes are located in vacation rentals, hotels, cafes, and other areas where people have time to browse, enjoy, and shop for art in a relaxed and comfortable way. Art Box locations are not prone to theft, ensuring that artwork remains safe while being displayed to potential buyers.
Art Box uses QR codes to make purchasing a breeze. Customers scan the QR code on the back of any piece and self-checkout using their phone.
If you’re an artist, we’d love to work with you to promote your work. We’re actively seeking artists that can produce art that we can feature in our Art Boxes and it’s always been our goal to give every artist a shot so please consider applying!
What kind of art goes in an Art Box?
We’re looking for art that is:
- Presentable for purchase (e.g., matted and wrapped in plastic)
- 2-dimensional and no larger than 12" × 14" presented
- Embodies the character, geography, and culture of your local area
- Uniquely represents your style
- Can be priced between $5 and $50
How does artwork get in an Art Box?
- Submit an application to be an artist
- If approved, we’ll ask you you to submit a ”pilot” that includes between 20-50 pieces that are packaged and ready to sell
- Art Box will add QR codes to each piece so they can easily be purchased by customers
- Your art will begin to be distributed and featured throughout the Art Box network
- You’ll get notifications when any of your pieces sell
- You’ll get paid!
- If your art sells well, we’ll ask you to submit more art
The whole process can take a few weeks but we’re eager to support you in selling your art so we aim to move quickly.
When and how do artists get paid?
Artists are paid monthly. After credit card processing fees are removed from gross sales, artists keep 60% of the net sales. Disbursements are made via Venmo.
It is also possible with increased sales volume that Art Box may offer to an artists work in bulk.
What about theft?
Art Boxes are located in secure areas and theft is not common. However, it does happen. For art that is purchased in bulk, theft has no impact. Art Box will still be a net-positive revenue stream for artist even if theft occurs and continues to be an excellent way to promote an artist and their work.