For everyone

What does Prized Art do?

We connect independent artists, venues (restaurants, bars, cafés, commercial galleries and co-operative galleries) and collectors. Artists list original 2D work (paintings, photography, works on paper) and 3D work (sculptures, ceramics). Collectors buy it or rent it for home. Venues display it on their walls or plinths, usually for free, and earn a share when it sells.

Does Prized Art support both 2D and 3D art?

Yes. Artists can list two-dimensional works (paintings, photography, prints, works on paper) with width, height and framing details, as well as three-dimensional works (sculptures, ceramics, glass, freestanding and plinth pieces) with width, height, depth, weight in kg and plinth or mounting requirements. Venues can specify whether each space accepts 2D wall works, 3D sculptures and ceramics on plinths or alcoves, or both.

What does it cost?

Accounts are free. Buyers pay the listed price. We take a fixed commission, currently 10%, only when a sale or rental payment completes. It comes out of the artist's side, not on top of the price.

For artists

How much do I receive from a sale?

The sale price, less our commission and less any share you agreed with a venue. Example: on a £1,000 sale at a venue with a 10% share, we take £100, the venue earns £100 and you receive £800. If the work sells anywhere else, you receive £900.

What venue or gallery commission rate should I set?

You set the venue share on each artwork (10% by default for cafés, bars, restaurants and hotels, and negotiable up to 60%). As an industry guide, traditional art gallery commissions average 50% of the retail sale price to cover rent, marketing, exhibition curation, hosting openings and access to an established network of collectors, but rates vary by gallery type and medium:

• Commercial galleries (2D works): Usually 40% to 60% for two-dimensional works like paintings and photography.
• Three-dimensional works (sculptures & ceramics): Often carry a lower commission of 33% to 40% because the artist's material, foundry, kiln and production costs are significantly higher.
• Co-operative or artist-run galleries: Generally take a smaller cut of 20% to 30% (though artists may pay a membership fee or volunteer time to help run the space).
• Hospitality & independent venues on Prized Art: Typically 10% to 25% when hosting work on their walls or plinths.

Do venues have to be allowed to show my work?

No. For each artwork you choose whether venues can request it. You can set a maximum distance, an optional monthly rent for venues (blank means free) and the share of a sale the venue earns. You approve every request.

Can a venue ask for a different share?

Yes. A venue can propose a different share when it asks to display your work. You can accept it, counter with your own number, or decline. If you counter, the venue accepts or declines before the rental starts.

Can I see where my work is?

Yes. Each artwork shows where it is now and its history. Your dashboard shows views, sales and rentals for each venue, so you can see which venues move your work.

When am I paid?

After payment clears and the order completes, your payout is held for a short period and then released to your bank account.

For venues & galleries

Does it cost me anything to display art?

Nothing to Prized Art. Many artists let venues display work for free. Some set a monthly rent, which you see before you ask.

How do I earn?

If a piece sells while it is on display with you, you earn the share agreed with the artist (listed on the artwork and negotiable when you ask, up to 60%). Visitors can scan the QR card next to the wall work or plinth to see details and buy.

Who hangs or installs and insures the work?

The artist delivers and installs the work (hanging 2D pieces or positioning 3D sculptures and ceramics on plinths) and you look after it while it is with you. The artist can ask for proof of your insurance cover, and you can ask for theirs. Both can upload proof on the rental page.

For collectors

How does renting work?

Request a term rental from the artwork page. The artist approves the dates. You pay a refundable deposit, then monthly rent through secure checkout. Work is returned at the end of the term and the deposit is released when it comes back in agreed condition.

Is checkout secure?

Payments are processed through encrypted card checkout. We never see or store your card details.

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