Contents: Where To Buy Local Art Online
Where Can I Buy Art From Local Artists Online?
I created this quick guide because I know how important it is for us to buy locally. Fortunately, as the world increasingly moves online, independent artists find new ways to sell their work.
There are many online marketplaces that allow you to search for artists by location.
This makes it easy to find someone whose work speaks to you and your community.
Here are just a few of my favorite places you can buy affordable art from local artists online:
1. Etsy
Website: Etsy.com
Check out our local artists selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our prints shops.
Etsy.com
Artist Search: Etsy allows you to search artists by very specific locations. You can even search your town or city!
Local Art Available: Painting, art prints, canvas prints, sculpture, glass art, drawing & illustration, mixed media & collage, photography, and more.
Etsy’s Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Ships To/From: Worldwide
Free Shipping?*: Refer to individual Etsy shops for shipping details.
2. Saatchi Art
Website: SaatchiArt.com
Saatchi Art is the best place to buy artwork online. Find the perfect original paintings, fine art photographs and more from the largest selection of original art in the world.
SaatchiArt.com
Artist Search: Saatchi Art allows you to search artists by country.
Local Art Available: Paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture, prints, and more (including modern and abstract canvas paintings).
Saatchi Art’s Headquarters: Santa Monica, California, United States
Ships To/From: Worldwide
Free Shipping?*: The price of each piece already includes the price of shipping.
3. Artsy
Website: Artsy.net
Artsy is the world’s largest online art marketplace. Browse over 1 million artworks by iconic and emerging artists from 4000+ galleries and top auction houses.
Artsy.net
Artist Search: Artsy allows you to search artists by nationality or ethnicity.
Local Art Available: Paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, work on paper, mixed media, design, and more.
Artsy’s headquarters: New York City, New York, United States
Ships To/From: Worldwide
Free Shipping?*: Refer to individual artists for shipping details as some do offer free shipping.
4. Artfinder
Website: Artfinder.com
The art marketplace. Buy wall art, original paintings, sculptures, limited edition prints and photography directly from independent artists.
Artfinder.com
Artist Search: Artfinder allows you to search artists by country.
Location Art Available: Painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, drawing, collage, and more.
Artfinder headquarters: London, England
Ships To/From: Worldwide
Free Shipping?*: Refer to individual artists for shipping details as some do offer free shipping. Also, Artfinder occasionally has promotions that include free shipping.
5. Zatista
Website: Zatista.com
Zatista is the only way to buy art online. Buy original art, paintings and fine art photography from the best online art gallery.
Zatista.com
Artist Search: Zatista allows you to search artists by country.
Local Art Available: Painting, photograph, mixed media, drawing, hand-printed work, sculpture, and more.
Zatista’s Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Ships To/From: Worldwide
Free Shipping?*: Refer to individual artists for shipping details.
6. UGallery
Website: UGallery.com
Free Shipping and Returns!.. We offer free shipping in the contiguous United States on all our on all our artwork.
UGallery.com
Artist Search: UGallery allows you to search artists by region in the United States or you may also select “international”.
Local Art Available: Paintings, mixed media, encaustic artwork, and more.
UGallery’s Headquarters: San Francisco, CA, United States
Ships From: United States or artist’s studio
Ships To: Worldwide
Free Shipping?*: Yes, but only if shipped in the contiguous United States.
7. Singulart
Website: Singulart.com
Buy Art from artists near [you] • Safe Delivery • Secure Payment • Free Returns.
Singulart.com
Artist Search: Singulart allows you to search artists by nationality.
Local Art Available: Painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, work on paper, and more.
Singulart’s Headquarters: Paris, France
Ships To/From: Worldwide
Free Shipping?*: The price of each piece already includes the price of shipping.
8. Rise Art
Website: RiseArt.com
Discover, own and collect contemporary art from exciting artists from around the world. Explore our online art gallery with artwork for sale that has been expertly vetted by our curators…
RiseArt.com
Artist Search: Singulart allows you to search artists by country.
Local Art Available: Paintings, prints, photos, drawings, sculptures, and more.
Rise Art’s Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Ships To/From: Worldwide
Free Shipping?*: Refer to individual artists for shipping details.
Conclusion: Where Can I Get Cool Local Art?
When you buy local art online, you’re not only improving your art collection. You also support the livelihood of the artists around you while getting a piece of art that is unique to your area.
The good news is there are many ways of buying regional art from artists. Besides the big online art galleries listed above, here are other ways to find art from both established and emerging artists near you:
- First, visit the websites of local galleries and museums near you. Many times, these institutions will have an online store selling artwork from your community or they might have a directory of local artists, making it easy for you to find someone who creates the type of art that you’re interested in.
- Another way to find local artists is to search for them on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Many social media platforms have groups or pages dedicated to connecting people and art collectors with local artists. By joining one of these groups, you’ll be able to see artwork and crafts that local artists are sharing and get in touch with them if you’re interested in purchasing anything.
- Finally, search for “local artists” in your search engine of choice, like google. This should bring up a range of websites where you can browse through different artists in your neighborhood.
Just remember that if you want to get a great experience shopping for art from the comfort of your home, read as many reviews as you can and look at examples of the artists’ work before making a purchase. Patience is key!
And, most importantly, have fun shopping!
* Shipping details might have changed since the writing of this post. Please make sure to check current prices before making any purchases.