Where to Sell My Art? Take the Quiz

A free quiz for artists by Michelle Frost

Where to sell my art? Find the place that fits you.

"Where should I sell my art?" is the question I hear most from artists. Markets, galleries, shops, commissions, online or around town: each one suits a different kind of artist. Answer 11 quick questions about how you like to work and find out where your art is most likely to sell.

Take the free quiz11 questions · about 3 minutes

Which one are you?

There are six results. Each one matches a different way of selling.

  • The Market Maker · markets & pop-ups
  • The Local Favourite · around town
  • The Studio Devotee · galleries
  • The Production Pro · wholesale
  • The Online Independent · online
  • The Custom Collaborator · commissions

Sound familiar?

You make great work. You're just not sure where it belongs.

  • You've tried a market, an Etsy shop and a café wall, and none of them really took off.
  • Everyone tells you where they sell, and it never seems to work the same way for you.
  • You'd love to be in a gallery, but you're not sure your work or your schedule fits.
  • You spend more time on social media than in the studio, and sales still feel random.
  • You dread packing up for another weekend show, but you don't know what else to try.
  • You want your art to bring in real money, and you don't know where to put your energy first.

There's no single best place to sell art. There's the place that fits you.

The six results

Six places to sell your art, six kinds of artist

Each way of selling asks different things of you: your time, your weekends, how much you like people and how you feel about the business side.

  • The Market Maker

    Craft fairs, markets & pop-ups

    Meet buyers face to face, tell the story behind your work and sell on the day.

  • The Local Favourite

    Around town

    Cafés, local businesses and community spaces that put your work in front of local traffic.

  • The Studio Devotee

    Galleries

    True galleries that represent your work and build your name with collectors.

  • The Production Pro

    Wholesale, gift shops & boutiques

    Make your best sellers in batches and sell them to shops that reorder.

  • The Online Independent

    Online

    Your own website, Etsy and other marketplaces, and social media.

  • The Custom Collaborator

    Commissions

    Custom pieces for clients, interior designers and art consultants.

What you get

More than a label: a place to start

  1. Answer 11 questions

    About your weekends, your work, how you feel about people and the business side.

  2. See your best fit

    Why it suits you, what to watch out for, and the first steps to take. You'll see your runner-up too.

  3. Get your free checklist

    A printable getting-started checklist made for your result, so you know exactly what to do next.

Michelle Frost holding a handmade coffee mug

Why I made this quiz

The accountant and the artist

I spent years as an accountant and CFO before building my own creative business as a fused glass artist in Port Alberni, BC. I've sold at markets, online, wholesale and through commissions, and I've watched a lot of talented artists struggle.

The artists who sell well aren't always the most talented. They've found the place to sell that fits how they work, and they treat it like a business. This quiz helps you find your place.

Questions

Before you start

Where is the best place to sell my art?

There's no single best place. Markets suit artists who love meeting people. Galleries suit artists building a body of work. Wholesale suits artists who can make the same design many times. Online suits artists who enjoy marketing and photography. The quiz matches you to the one that fits how you work.

Is the quiz really free?

Yes. You'll see your result as soon as you finish. Add your email to get your full breakdown and your free printable checklist.

How long does it take?

About three minutes. There are 11 questions, and your first instinct is usually the right answer.

Can I sell in more than one place?

Yes, and many artists do. Start with your best fit and get it working first. Your result also shows your runner-up, which is often a good second place to sell.

What if I'm just starting out?

That's the perfect time to take it. Knowing where you'll sell shapes what you make, how you price it and how you spend your time.

Ready?

Stop guessing. Find out where to sell your art.

11 questions, about 3 minutes, and a clear place to start.

Take the free quiz