r/artbusiness

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About r/artbusiness

r/artbusiness is a place to discuss everything related to the business side of art: from dealing with clients and contracts to marketing, social media (megathreads only) and merch production. Please use the dedicated megathreads if you wish to share your business, talk about social media, or ask about pricing your work.

The community at a glance

r/artbusiness is a Subreddit for Artists with roughly 143K members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 38K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Looking For, and Business. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention printer, website, and payment apps.

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Established 2013
143K Members

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Yearly: +38K members
Growth: +36.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2021: 4K members
  • 2023: 30K members
  • 2024: 41K members
  • 2025: 40K members
  • 2026: 26K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    13 posts in the past month
    1. [Discussion] need advice. Artist acting colder after accepting commission.
    2. [Marketing] I would like some advice on how to make money with my art
    3. [Discussion] fellow artist, what is your mode of payment you use for commission clients?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    [Discussion] need advice. Artist acting colder after accepting commission. · [Marketing] I would like some advice on how to make money with my art · [Discussion] fellow artist, what is your mode of payment you use for commission clients?
    13
  • Solution Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. [recommendations] where to order prints from. Small order quantity.
    2. [Website] Has anyone had success with Patreon alternatives?
    3. [Discussion] Paypal screwed me over, what do I use instead?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    [recommendations] where to order prints from. Small order quantity. · [Website] Has anyone had success with Patreon alternatives? · [Discussion] Paypal screwed me over, what do I use instead?
    12
  • Opportunities
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [Art Galleries] Places to vend in Oregon ?
    2. [Recommendations]What are the best open calls and opportunities for emerging artists in Europe?
    #3
    Opportunities
    [Art Galleries] Places to vend in Oregon ? · [Recommendations]What are the best open calls and opportunities for emerging artists in Europe?
    2
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. [Financial] Would you accept an offer that is lower than what you originally priced if the collector was buying multiple pieces?
    #4
    Money Talk
    [Financial] Would you accept an offer that is lower than what you originally priced if the collector was buying multiple pieces?
    1
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. [discussion] am I being unreasonable in my frustrations with an artist I’m dealing with?
    #5
    Pain & Anger
    [discussion] am I being unreasonable in my frustrations with an artist I’m dealing with?
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    40 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    40
  • Looking For
    31 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    31
  • Business
    18 posts in the past month
    #3
    Business
    18
  • Hard Time
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hard Time
    12
  • Commissions
    12 posts in the past month
    #5
    Commissions
    12

Flair

  • Advice
    44 posts in the past month
    1. [Community] Artists who are running snail mail art print clubs
    2. [Discussion] Getting Started Commercializing Your Art - 3 questions from someone who wishes they had a community mentor
    3. [Resources] I want to start a business selling prints
    #1
    Advice
    [Community] Artists who are running snail mail art print clubs · [Discussion] Getting Started Commercializing Your Art - 3 questions from someone who wishes they had a community mentor · [Resources] I want to start a business selling prints
    44
  • Discussion
    43 posts in the past month
    1. [Discussion] I’m a self-taught abstract painter making a full-time living from licensing royalties and collectors worldwide, with no art degree. AMA
    2. [Discussion] Is anyone noticing “pity-posting” ramping up engagement online?
    3. [Licensing] A big company used my design almost line-by-line and refuses to acknowledge it — what actually works in this situation?
    #2
    Discussion
    [Discussion] I’m a self-taught abstract painter making a full-time living from licensing royalties and collectors worldwide, with no art degree. AMA · [Discussion] Is anyone noticing “pity-posting” ramping up engagement online? · [Licensing] A big company used my design almost line-by-line and refuses to acknowledge it — what actually works in this situation?
    43
  • Product and Packaging
    5 posts in the past month
    1. [Recommendations] How did you go about pre-orders for prints?
    2. [Recommendations] How are y’all shipping your oil paintings?
    3. [printing] the best on demand print services for stickers?
    #3
    Product and Packaging
    [Recommendations] How did you go about pre-orders for prints? · [Recommendations] How are y’all shipping your oil paintings? · [printing] the best on demand print services for stickers?
    5
  • Artist Alley
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [Artist alley] Smell tips?
    2. [Artist Alley] Packing displays/merch for an out-of-state con
    3. [Art Market] Hi!! Does anyone have any recommendations for used ProPanels or Flourish Mesh Walls?
    #4
    Artist Alley
    [Artist alley] Smell tips? · [Artist Alley] Packing displays/merch for an out-of-state con · [Art Market] Hi!! Does anyone have any recommendations for used ProPanels or Flourish Mesh Walls?
    4
  • Pricing
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [Financial] Someone asked to buy the original of a print, unsure what to charge
    2. [Financial] Would you accept an offer that is lower than what you originally priced if the collector was buying multiple pieces?
    3. [Licensing] First time being asked to license my work
    #5
    Pricing
    [Financial] Someone asked to buy the original of a print, unsure what to charge · [Financial] Would you accept an offer that is lower than what you originally priced if the collector was buying multiple pieces? · [Licensing] First time being asked to license my work
    4

Product recommendations

  • printer
    9 posts in the past month
    1. [Printing] Best small at home printer for professional print?
    2. What printer is best for art print and stickers?
    3. Best printers for printing poster A3-A1 satin matt etc?
    #1
    printer
    [Printing] Best small at home printer for professional print? · What printer is best for art print and stickers? · Best printers for printing poster A3-A1 satin matt etc?
    9
  • website
    6 posts in the past month
    1. [Website] Where online is the best place to sell/ order products?
    2. [Portfolio] Best website to host online portfolio?
    3. What's the best platform for beginner?
    #2
    website
    [Website] Where online is the best place to sell/ order products? · [Portfolio] Best website to host online portfolio? · What's the best platform for beginner?
    6
  • payment apps
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [recommendations] I want to begin accepting commissions. Which apps are the best for taking payments?
    2. [Financial] I want to begin accepting commissions. Which apps are the best for taking payments?
    3. [Financial] I want to begin accepting commissions. Which apps are the best for taking payments?
    #3
    payment apps
    [recommendations] I want to begin accepting commissions. Which apps are the best for taking payments? · [Financial] I want to begin accepting commissions. Which apps are the best for taking payments? · [Financial] I want to begin accepting commissions. Which apps are the best for taking payments?
    4
  • manufacturers
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [Recommendations] Best US Manufacturers
    2. [Suppliers]Best manufacturers if you're based in NZ?
    #4
    manufacturers
    [Recommendations] Best US Manufacturers · [Suppliers]Best manufacturers if you're based in NZ?
    2
  • print selling platform
    2 posts in the past month
    1. online print selling platform recs?
    2. online print selling platform recs?
    #5
    print selling platform
    online print selling platform recs? · online print selling platform recs?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/artbusiness for?
Best for Artists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/artbusiness free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/artbusiness have?
Roughly 143K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/artbusiness on?
r/artbusiness runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/artbusiness cover?
On the Hive Index, r/artbusiness is organized under Artists.
How do I join r/artbusiness?
You can join r/artbusiness by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Art communities like?
A broad collection of communities for artists of all kinds, from traditional painters to digital illustrators. Discord servers make up a big portion, with communities for sharing work, getting critiques, finding commission clients, and collaborating with other creatives. Covers a wide range of styles and media.
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