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…
How to think about r/artbusiness
The community focuses on the business aspects of art, providing a platform for artists to discuss client relations, contracts, marketing strategies, and merchandise production. It serves as a resource for artists navigating the complexities of selling their work and managing their careers. The presence of dedicated megathreads for pricing and business sharing distinguishes it from more general art discussions, making it a specialized hub for practical advice and networking.
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Audience
Members typically include emerging and established artists, freelancers, and art entrepreneurs, ranging from various age groups but predominantly adults. They seek to enhance their understanding of the art market, improve their business acumen, and connect with like-minded individuals. The vibe is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on sharing experiences and insights to help each other succeed in the art industry.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes practical advice, success stories, and questions about pricing and contracts. Members appreciate detailed discussions and real-world examples, while overly promotional posts or vague inquiries often get downvoted. The community encourages regular engagement, with members frequently sharing their experiences and seeking feedback, particularly in designated threads for business-related topics.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with authenticity and a focus on providing value rather than overt promotion. Sharing insightful content, such as case studies or tips for artists, can resonate well. However, blatant advertising or self-promotion is likely to be met with skepticism. Collaborating with artists for workshops or offering tools that genuinely assist in their business can foster positive engagement and build trust within the community.
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What r/artbusiness talks about
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Where the community looks
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Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/AutoModerator
- u/[deleted]
- u/SuperiorDesignShoes
- u/Anxiety_Cookie
- u/clementine-petrova
- u/SpaceBandit666
- u/DanielwMorrison
- u/welcome2therock38
- u/HeartofSpeed
- u/GuidanceArtistic47
- u/ampharos995
- u/spacetimeboogaloo
- u/scaryboilednoodles
- u/canvaswolf
- u/kofiscrib
- u/zippygoldi
- u/nextradesart
- u/TVpoplove
- u/ArtbyCK
- u/rusticfoxxy
- u/iwishihadbetterteeth
- u/Twocatsandposssum
- u/AGamerDraws
- u/Pelican12Volatile
- u/moimaere
- u/21d9sjj1nao19
- u/thatkingkidd
- u/alcyp
- u/fairyfa19
- u/ValleyAndFriends
- u/TaylorStonebarger
- u/WaschBehr
- u/starfishpup
- u/magnanimousart
- u/hanykayal
- u/sleepdeprivedpainter
- u/sineadhyland
- u/dumdy
- u/dances_with_muskrat
- u/Kimbob90
- u/MyriadPortraits
- u/pablosantvs
- u/Yodartist
- u/KaioSilvaF
- u/leighdifulvio
- u/TeacupUmbrella
- u/CharliePenArt
- u/MurkyWay
- u/lateN1ghtThrowA
- u/theboywhodrewrats
- u/hey-its-hawke
- u/-_-artist
- u/MightyStag
- u/LuciusFelimus
- u/Upset-Ninja7086
- u/Shabazz94
- u/VioletFlorence
- u/JuneberryMoon
- u/DangerRacoon
- u/joyousjoyness
- u/Automatic-Grand6048
- u/wherewonderwaits
- u/heyacne
- u/throwawaybibidipidu
- u/ichooseju
- u/Worried_Ad4378
- u/cathysometimesdraws
- u/BaisieT_T
- u/Daviddv1202
- u/mimeguyart
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- u/IT_313
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- u/StnMtn_
- u/juliekitzes
- u/cale199
- u/noxnoctum
- u/kuma-tetsu
- u/TheOatcup
- u/wingdesire_
By votes
- u/AutoModerator
- u/[deleted]
- u/GuidanceArtistic47
- u/SuperiorDesignShoes
- u/ampharos995
- u/vd-artwork
- u/DanielwMorrison
- u/lateN1ghtThrowA
- u/clementine-petrova
- u/artbyalexandranicole
- u/Twocatsandposssum
- u/Horror-Age-1702
- u/kofiscrib
- u/iwishihadbetterteeth
- u/moimaere
- u/scaryboilednoodles
- u/hey-its-hawke
- u/spacetimeboogaloo
- u/AGamerDraws
- u/That_Artsy_Bitch
- u/-_-artist
- u/welcome2therock38
- u/canvaswolf
- u/MightyStag
- u/thatkingkidd
- u/theboywhodrewrats
- u/SpaceBandit666
- u/cherry_lolo
- u/zippygoldi
- u/21d9sjj1nao19
- u/Anxiety_Cookie
- u/listenilovehimbut
- u/BillWordsmith
- u/Pelican12Volatile
- u/LuciusFelimus
- u/alcyp
- u/fairyfa19
- u/ValleyAndFriends
- u/Shabazz94
- u/redandblack64
- u/Upset-Ninja7086
- u/Automatic-Grand6048
- u/Authra_
- u/HiddenWhispers970
- u/DangerRacoon
- u/flogfrog
- u/Worried_Ad4378
- u/nextradesart
- u/hanykayal
- u/sineadhyland
- u/somehadlightsonthem
- u/whataboutn0
- u/TaylorStonebarger
- u/SpookySoulGeek
- u/HelzBenz
- u/WaschBehr
- u/MarissaGh0st
- u/TVpoplove
- u/MaleficentKanye
- u/ichooseju
- u/ArtByChelsea
- u/magnanimousart
- u/rusticfoxxy
- u/display_name000
- u/VioletFlorence
- u/JuneberryMoon
- u/oldpizzaconnoisseur
- u/joyousjoyness
- u/wherewonderwaits
- u/Grouchy_Egg_6927
- u/throwawaybibidipidu
- u/TheDarthArts
- u/BaisieT_T
- u/starfishpup
- u/dumdy
- u/HookDraws
- u/MPvisual
- u/AnotherKoreanGeek
- u/sleepdeprivedpainter
- u/dances_with_muskrat
- u/MyriadPortraits
- u/Yodartist
- u/What_even_are_arms
- u/seth_putnam
- u/heyacne
- u/sodapopper5
- u/WorldlinessIll5722
- u/KaioSilvaF
- u/leighdifulvio
- u/alejandrofineart
- u/Effective_Dot_4453
- u/GrantsArtwork
- u/Daviddv1202
- u/DJButtHertz
- u/alotolose
- u/IT_313
- u/Cyvanok
- u/noekie_
- u/Samkwi
- u/ArtbyCK
Top commenters
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- u/AutoModerator
- u/[deleted]
- u/prpslydistracted
- u/ZacharyTullsen
- u/megaderp2
- u/Paradoxmoose
- u/KahlaPaints
- u/cupthings
- u/Yellowmelle
- u/Nerdy_Goat
- u/Pentimento_NFT
- u/ShadyScientician
- u/ampharos995
- u/Graveheartart
- u/alcyp
- u/Damn_Canadian
- u/Al_C92
- u/juliekitzes
- u/SvBellArt
- u/moxeto
- u/Pelican12Volatile
- u/raziphel
- u/Wildernessinabox
- u/wilsathethief
- u/nairazak
- u/Chantel_bettencourt
- u/GPAD9
- u/thcinnabun
- u/Moriah_Nightingale
- u/Gray_Overcast
- u/Nicolesmith327
- u/1961mac
- u/LadyDeeJ
- u/Livoshka
- u/wildweeds
- u/angledartstudio
- u/thegapbetweenus
- u/DontLaughArt
- u/Gavriella-Sell-Art
- u/Patrick_Asf
- u/taoofmeow
- u/Savings-Computer-932
- u/Kphierz
- u/froggieogreen
- u/EggPerfect7361
- u/Yrrebbor
- u/littlepinkpebble
- u/smallbatchb
- u/gooeydelight
- u/Username_Kevin_
- u/emilykenneyart
- u/cottagecoregoals
- u/DSRabbit
- u/tristan_noel_safonov
- u/blackpieck
- u/yetanotherpenguin
- u/EmRaff7
- u/loralailoralai
- u/fusfeimyol
- u/deathbydreddit
- u/weasel999
- u/oriworii
- u/kahlen369
- u/sane-ish
- u/AGamerDraws
- u/Ryou2198
- u/klazellart
- u/orchardgrasshay
- u/EatDicksPassword
- u/chiliwhisky
- u/Stefficheneaux
- u/BKArtWorks
- u/lailai8888
- u/carmonamedina
- u/mothsyrup
- u/_Timmerwerk
- u/SuperiorDesignShoes
- u/IVYkiwi22
- u/Monk_is_painting
- u/atomicsoapss
- u/blkmre
- u/waterdamnages
- u/miss_oddball
- u/Sephilash
- u/AndiGreyScaleArt
- u/kornatzky
- u/YunkerImages
- u/youwantmetodrawwhat
- u/StnMtn_
- u/ItsArtHoney
- u/LolaPamela
- u/hmm_damn_idk
- u/taskmeister
- u/asomr1
- u/AnotherKoreanGeek
- u/Sewers_folly
- u/maeiounjD
- u/GuidanceArtistic47
- u/naveas13
- u/ela_urbex
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- u/[deleted]
- u/prpslydistracted
- u/juliekitzes
- u/Paradoxmoose
- u/ShiftingStar
- u/KahlaPaints
- u/alcyp
- u/ShadyScientician
- u/Goodoldbean
- u/kornatzky
- u/miss_oddball
- u/megaderp2
- u/smallbatchb
- u/ZacharyTullsen
- u/ampharos995
- u/tristan_noel_safonov
- u/Pentimento_NFT
- u/jenmakeslines
- u/Patrick_Asf
- u/StnMtn_
- u/AutoModerator
- u/klazellart
- u/taoofmeow
- u/hmm_damn_idk
- u/Sephilash
- u/Damn_Canadian
- u/SvBellArt
- u/raziphel
- u/BKArtWorks
- u/emilykenneyart
- u/boywithapplesauce
- u/ConiferousMedusa
- u/DontLaughArt
- u/Royta15
- u/Graveheartart
- u/littlepinkpebble
- u/Wildernessinabox
- u/AleaLara
- u/gudekun
- u/gooeydelight
- u/wilsathethief
- u/space6dog
- u/justpucksnluck
- u/throwawaybibidipidu
- u/Zealousideal-Ad6168
- u/Moriah_Nightingale
- u/asomr1
- u/planetmikecom
- u/Sewers_folly
- u/littlemissdevil_
- u/nairazak
- u/orchardgrasshay
- u/natsb
- u/Nicolesmith327
- u/yetanotherpenguin
- u/Keilinn
- u/EmRaff7
- u/oriworii
- u/Yellowmelle
- u/Janecide
- u/cherrybuddha
- u/Al_C92
- u/wildweeds
- u/mothsyrup
- u/basmentdwellngoblins
- u/space_music_
- u/Fancy_Leshy
- u/Pelican12Volatile
- u/Some_Crazy_Catlady
- u/ValleyAndFriends
- u/blkmre
- u/LeiTheChaoticNeutral
- u/Nerdy_Goat
- u/CoeurDeSirene
- u/Livoshka
- u/sibylwhisp
- u/1961mac
- u/PsychologicalScript
- u/youwantmetodrawwhat
- u/taskmeister
- u/BrokenMeatRobot
- u/Mefilius
- u/Chantel_bettencourt
- u/moxeto
- u/thegapbetweenus
- u/beebutt_the_artist
- u/maybe_nicky
- u/MaskyMateG
- u/Kphierz
- u/Stefficheneaux
- u/cupthings
- u/chickenclaw
- u/sane-ish
- u/chiliwhisky
- u/bay_fiber_art
- u/whowhatuhhh
- u/Festmr
- u/KeiCai
- u/Username_Kevin_
- u/sexyfriedthighs
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FAQ
r/artbusiness — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/artbusiness have?
r/artbusiness has approximately 126,902 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/artbusiness created?
r/artbusiness was created on June 17, 2013 (13 years ago).
What is r/artbusiness about?
The community focuses on the business aspects of art, providing a platform for artists to discuss client relations, contracts, marketing strategies, and merchandise production. It serves as a resource for artists navigating the complexities of selling their work and managing their careers. The presence of dedicated megathreads for pricing and business sharing distinguishes i…
What subreddits are similar to r/artbusiness?
Communities similar to r/artbusiness include r/artistlounge, r/artstore, r/artcrit, r/hungryartists, r/hireanartist.
Who are the most active posters on r/artbusiness?
The most frequent posters on r/artbusiness include u/AutoModerator, u/[deleted], u/SuperiorDesignShoes.
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