ARTIST MARKETPLACE INFO

A sneak peak of the online gallery here (very incomplete but will give you an idea).

THE OG FOUNDING ARTISTS

Want to be part of Art Beat's online artist marketplace where you will have your own digital storefront that together we manage? I am offering to my original Gulch crew of artists the most special deal of all.

More info is below. Here are links to join:

REQUEST ONLINE STOREFRONT ACCOUNT.

If you already have an account, here is the login link.

Overview

Art Beat Marketplace, similar to the store, will feature locally made fine art and handmade goods (think Etsy, but with all local artists).

Artist will have their own storefront. How much you manage your storefront depends on your plan.

Here is comparison of the two plans Art Beat is offering:

DIGITAL STOREFRONT MANAGEMENT MODELS

INDEPENDENT VS. FULL-SERVICE	INDEPENDENT ARTISTS	FULL-SERVICE ARTISTS
Commission	70% to Artist, 30% to Art Beat	60% to Artist, 40% to Art Beat
Monthly Hosting Fee	Free for Founding Artists until April 1, 2026	Free for Founding Artists until April 1, 2026
One-time Onboarding Fee	FREE for Founding Artists	FREE for Founding Artists
Content: product descriptions, bios, general storefront.	Artist handles	Art Beat handles
High-Res Photography	Artist uploads high-res photos (Art Beat gives approval for them to publish on the website).	Art Beat uploads, and edits submitted images as needed (cropping, brightness, etc).
Shipping, Delivery, Customer Communication	Artist handles	Artist Handles
Inventory Management & Fulfillment	Artist handles	Artists handles
Payments	14th of each month: direct payments via Stripe	14th of each month: direct payments via Stripe

Applies to all artists:

We would like the Marketplace to feature current work so please keep that in mind. Down the road, we plan to have studio sales where older inventory can be sold.
Send a high-res photo of yourself.
Get paid monthly through Stripe (you'll link your bank when setting up).
Shipping/packaging costs are paid by the customer at checkout.
You can sell elsewhere, just keep your Art Beat inventory updated.
Everyone gets the same access to events, promotions, and community opportunities.
A signed contract is required to launch your storefront.
Minimum Inventory:
- Fine Art: 5–10 recent originals
- Handmade/Prints: 15–20 recent pieces (reproductions ok if current to your style)
If inventory drops too low, we’ll pause your storefront until you’re ready.

Marketing Support

Art Beat will support the artist community in the following ways, with efforts rolling out soon:

SEO (search engine optimization)
Strong social media marketing campaign
Paid advertising (Google ads, social ads)
Nashville Art Guide/Directory
Email marketing and newsletters
Blog features or artist spotlights
Press outreach and media pitching
Online marketplace promotion (featured listings, homepage features).
Event marketing (for pop-ups, shows, launches)
Content creation (photo shoots, product descriptions, storytelling)
Community collaborations (partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits)
Building a local interior designer network

While Art Beat will be actively promoting the community, it’s also a huge help when artists share and promote.

A WORTHY INVESTMENT: If you’ve been meaning to update your photos or bio, we’re happy to connect you with two top Nashville creatives. If interested, you will work with them directly.

LILY CLAYTON HANSEN: Author, journalist, and biographer Lily Clayton Hansen has written over 1,000 bios in her career, and is offering a 15% discount to our artists for her services. She offers written bios that beautifully capture each artist’s narrative, inspiration, and aesthetic.

Here email is lilychansen@gmail.com, and you can view examples of her work here: thehansenway.com.

BETH ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY: Photographer and Art Beat artist, Beth Rose, is offering her services at a special rate. If you are interested in hiring a photographer to help with high res profile or product photos, Beth Rose is one of the best in Nashville, and we highly recommend her!

You can reach her via email at bethrose@bethrose.com, and visit her website @ bethrose.com.

IN-PERSON EVENTS:

Plans for future in-person events are on the way. We see pop-ups as an important complement to the online marketplace, and will be happening this fall!

YES! : We hope you are a YES to being a Founding Artist on our new online marketplace. You can request an account by clicking here: https://portal.artbeatnashville.com/signup. Once you request an account, I will follow-up with next steps.

Hope to see you online! Please feel free to reach out if you have questions @ 615-498-1177. Text me to get the fastest reply, and we can find a time to talk, or email jessie@artbeatnashville.com.