About
MakeArt is an online platform that helps artists run their own shops, sell original work, offer digital products, run workshops, and build sustainable creative practices — all in one place.
• It was developed by Artists for Artists.
• It was developed by Artists for Artists.
You get your own shop and presence. MakeArt provides the tools and infrastructure, but your work, branding, and audience are yours.
You do. You always retain ownership of your work, images, and teaching content.
MakeArt was built by artists, for artists. We offer a free shop with zero commission on sales, so artists keep 100% of their earnings. We know how difficult it can be to build a sustainable creative practice, and MakeArt is designed to remove barriers rather than add them. While some advanced tools are optional, the core platform remains free.
MakeArt has been developed and tested by a small, dedicated team. We have done our best despite these limitations but cannot guarantee no bugs. We recognise that ongoing refinement is part of building a great tool. Feedback from artists is invaluable to us, and we welcome suggestions to help improve MakeArt over time.
MakeArt keeps a set of essential tools free for artists. If you’d like to support what we’re building, here are a few easy ways:
• Donate (optional): If you’re in a position to, a donation helps us keep the essentials free and improve the platform.
• Shop via MakeArt (only if it doesn’t cost you more): If you’re buying art supplies anyway, purchasing through our links helps fund MakeArt — but only do this when the price is the same (or better).
• Studio plan: If you want more advanced features, the Studio plan unlocks a wider range of tools designed to support working artists.
No pressure — you’ll still have access to the tools we flag as essential either way.
• Donate (optional): If you’re in a position to, a donation helps us keep the essentials free and improve the platform.
• Shop via MakeArt (only if it doesn’t cost you more): If you’re buying art supplies anyway, purchasing through our links helps fund MakeArt — but only do this when the price is the same (or better).
• Studio plan: If you want more advanced features, the Studio plan unlocks a wider range of tools designed to support working artists.
No pressure — you’ll still have access to the tools we flag as essential either way.
Selling
No. Creating a shop is free.
No. MakeArt does not take commission on your sales. Optional paid tools are available if you want additional features. We have tried to ensure you have free access to the essentials though.
Requirements depend on your location and income level. Many artists start without a registered business, but it’s your responsibility to meet local tax and business obligations.
No. Your shop is not visible to others, until you choose. Simple click go live and it's that simple to publish.
Yes. You can pause your shop or unpublish listings at any time.
Buying
Yes. Payments are processed securely through our integrated payment system.
Sellers handle their own orders. If you need help, MakeArt support can assist where appropriate.
Workshops & Courses
Yes. You can offer online courses, in-person workshops, or a combination of both.
Yes. You control capacity, dates, and availability for each workshop.
Artist Tools
No. Tools are optional and designed to support your workflow and promotion.
Tools may include planning helpers, coupon and gift certificate tools, and creative analysis features to help you work with confidence.
Accounts & Billing
Yes. You can cancel at any time. Your shop and content remain accessible.
Still stuck? Visit Help in your dashboard, or contact us from the support page.