WE HAVE BUILT A LARGE AUDIENCE
We expose our artists to over 75,000 newsletter subscribers, 250,000 social media followers, and millions of annual worldwide website visitors.
WE CREATE COLLECTORS
Over 30% of our first time collectors make a second purchase with us. In 2022, our average order surpassed £2k, with 30+ £10-60k orders for larger works and collections.
John Moores Painting Prize Winner. Represented by Bernard Jacobson Gallery
The art world is moving online and I want control over where my work is shown. Rise Art are a serious platform for artists looking to be shown among the top tier of their contemporaries. Emerging talent are curated alongside established stars in a way that doesn’t feel crowded. I trust them with my practice.
BRUCE MCLEAN, John Moores Painting Prize Winner. Represented by Bernard Jacobson Gallery
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When our artists succeed, we succeed.
Here’s how we deliver commercial and curatorial success:
WE THINK GLOBALLY
We have an international team with offices in London and Bordeaux. We ship to nearly 50 countries worldwide.
SCOTT PHILLIPS
Co-founder of Rise Art
Scott's founded Rise Art in 2011 and and works with our artists and collectors on a daily basis. Scott holds an MBA from London Business School and is passionate about the art and creative sectors. An avid art collector of emerging artists, Scott owns work by a number of artists on the website.
PHIN JENNINGS
Curator
Phin is the lead Curator at Rise Art, he takes care of finding wonderful undiscovered artists from around the world and sharing their work with the team and our clients. He studied Philosophy at university, specialising in modern European ideas about art. He can often be found swanning around private views in London's Fitzrovia.
LAUREL BOUYE
Head of Artist and Gallery Relations
Laurel is Rise Art’s Head of Artist and Gallery Relations. Her role is to connect with creative-minded individuals and artistic establishments across the globe to build collaborative relationships and explore new ways of showcasing art. She holds a Masters of Art History and currently lives in France, where she thrives on its rich artistic and culinary culture.
MEET THE ARTIST TEAM
SOPHIE HEATLEY
Artist Liaison
Sophie joined Rise Art in 2019 as a digital content writer and has since taken on the role of Artist Liaison, supporting artists in maintaining and promoting their profiles and contributing editorial content. She holds a BA in French with English from King's College London and is also a Yoga Instructor; when not at galleries or writing about emerging artists, you can find her teaching at London yoga studios.
WELCOME TO RISE ART
ARTIST GUIDE
When you log in for the first time to the seller console, you’ll be taken through a series of onboarding questions. Here’s what we’ll ask and why:
Additional Information:
Please note: there is no fee to join or use the Rise Art platform. This information is so we can pay you in the event of a sale.
*Rise Art only charges VAT on their commission for UK sellers. However, VAT registered EU sellers may want their VAT status declared on their commission statements for their own accounting purposes.
You’ll also be asked to upload a scan of a government-issued ID (e.g. driver licence or passport) for anti-money laundering regulations and to verify your legal name.
In this section
MEET THE OPERATIONS TEAM
MELISA ÖNCÜL
Operation and Customer Service Lead
Melisa, with over six years’ experience working within e-commerce, leads the Sales and Customer Ops Team at Rise Art. Alongside her dedication to working with and providing world-class support to both collectors and artists, Melisa is a practising designer and maker specialising in ceramics.
ASIA PETTITT
Operation and Customer Service Associate
Asia is a Fine Art graduate with a passion for working with collectors and artists. Asia works with the Sales and Customer Ops Team to ensure the best possible experience for our clients, from artwork selection through to delivery and installation. In her free time, Asia enjoys attending exhibitions around London and has her own art practice.
MÉRÉDITH HEINRICH
Operation and Customer Service Associate
Originally from Paris, France, Mérédith offers multilingual pre and post purchase support to our collectors around the world. Mérédith is committed to providing seamless customer experience, from purchase through to delivery. A recent graduate of Liberal Arts from King’s College London, Mérédith is a lover of the performing arts.
Rise Art manages all shipping and customs procedures on behalf of artists, so you can spend more time focusing on what matters: your art.
In order to organise your shipping, we request that artists package their work appropriately and share the following:
For more guidance on how to prepare your works for shipping, please refer to our guide to package weight.
Rise Art charges 42.5% commission on each sale. This includes all payment processing fees.
Here is a pricing example for an artwork selling for £1,000:
A full list of charges, VAT, and how payments are calculated can be found here.
Our payment process starts once your artwork has been shipped and will be completed within 30-days of artwork postage or shipment. You’ll receive a commission statement via email, including the payment due date.
In line with European distance selling regulations, we offer a 14-day returns policy. Rise Art covers the cost of return shipping and manages return processes end to end.
Our generous return policy encourages more purchases and customer loyalty. On average, less than 2.5% of all artworks are returned.
Not found what you’re looking for? See our full list of FAQs or email our Operations Team.
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SUPPLIERS & FRAMERS
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DISCOUNTS & EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
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BRUCE MCLEAN,
John Moores Painting Prize Winner. Represented by Bernard Jacobson Gallery
“The art world is moving online and I want control over where my work is shown. Rise Art are a serious platform for artists looking to be shown among the top tier of their contemporaries. Emerging talent are curated alongside established stars in a way that doesn’t feel crowded. I trust them with my work.”
STEPHEN WHATCOTT
do we want somethign here
“A collector renting two of my paintings has now bought them. Many thanks to Rise Art for championing the excellent concept of renting art.”
SECIL EREL
do we want somethign here
“The team is very professional.
They’re always easy to reach, it’s a pleasure to work with them.”
WE SUPPORT YOU
You can expect:
Bespoke marketing promotions and campaigns, including artist features and exclusive releases that focus on exploring the stories and ideas behind your practice and giving our audience access to the all-important context that surrounds your work
To be part of a programme that goes beyond online. Selected artists are invited to be part of our brick-and-mortar gallery exhibitions and represented at art fairs each year
Compelling, conversion-driven content and marketing proven to bring in online sales
The art world is moving online and I want control over where my work is shown. Rise Art are a serious platform for artists looking to be shown among the top tier of their contemporaries. Emerging talent are curated alongside established stars in a way that doesn’t feel crowded. I trust them with my practice.
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BRUCE MCLEAN, John Moores Painting Prize Winner. Represented by Bernard Jacobson Gallery
Rise Art has given me enormous promotion and support since I joined their selected artists programme. This, in turn, has amplified the energy I could devote to the development of my art practice.
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NICK MALONE
“A collector renting two of my paintings has now bought them. Many thanks to Rise Art for championing the excellent concept of renting art.”
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STEPHEN WHATCOTT
Our team work in a number of ways to promote your work to individual collectors, trade and corporate clients around the world. Here are a few:
No sales lead left behind
We offer a simple enquiry process for collectors and follow up personally on every lead.
We nurture your network
We email your followers and those who have your work in their wishlist every time you upload new artwork and stay in contact with those who have previously purchased your work.
Bespoke promotions & campaigns
We showcase your work via prosperous editorial initiatives, collections, and content releases, including Curators' Picks, New & Noteworthy, and exclusive artist features and interviews.
Workplace & Trade Programme
We have relationships with a global network of designers, architects and office managers, and our Workplace & Trade Programme makes it easy for them to reach our team to discuss their artwork requirements and receive recommendations.
Make an offer & commission opportunities
Accept and negotiate offers from collectors and work with our curators on original commissions for global clients.
Endless support
Our Artist Liaison and Operations Team are here to support you whenever you need via email, phone, or Zoom.
Viewings & home approvals
We take a hybrid approach to showing our artists’ work and understand that sometimes, in order to close a sale, an artwork must be seen in person.
If your work is part of such an opportunity, we will qualify the client, discuss the viewing options with them and you, and do all we can to close the sale.
We’ll never have you ship a work for a viewing unless you are comfortable doing so, and will be available to offer help and support throughout the process.
Physical shows
Increasingly, bricks-and-mortar programming is part of what we do. Supported by online presentations to encourage global reach, our exhibition programme focuses on presenting the work of emerging, mid-career and established artists in an accessible and engaging way.
Programming
A selected list of highlights from our past exhibitions include;
Connect your website
By adding a link to Rise Art on your website, you demonstrate that we are a trusted partner, boost your credibility as a professional artist, and increase traffic to your Rise Art profile.
To find your public URL, visit the Rise Art Seller Console and click the 'My profile' link in the Sidebar. This will take you to your public Rise Art page, where you can copy the URL.
Share your work
Share your artwork via social media. Remember to tag us, include a link, and hashtag #RiseArt.
Celebrate your successes
Share news of artworks that you have sold and rented through us with your followers.
No collector lead left behind
We offer a simple enquiry process for collectors and follow up personally on every lead.
We nurture your network
We email your followers every time you upload new artwork and stay in contact with those who have previously purchased your work.
Bespoke promotions & campaigns
We showcase your work via prosperous editorial initiatives, collections, and content releases, including Curators' Picks, New & Noteworthy, and exclusive artist features and interviews.
Make an offer & commission opportunities
Accept and negotiate offers from collectors and work with our curators on original commissions for global clients.
Digital Portfolio
The Artist Console tool means you can update your portfolio, edit your artwork inventory, and respond to sales from anywhere in the world.
Endless support
Our Artist Liaison and Operations Team are here to support you whenever you need via email, phone, or Zoom.
Viewings & home approvals
IWe take a hybrid approach to showing our artists’ work and understand that sometimes, in order to close a sale, an artwork must be seen in person.
If your work is part of such an opportunity, we will qualify the client, discuss the viewing options with them and you, and do all we can to close the sale.
We’ll never have you ship a work for a viewing unless you are comfortable doing so, and will be available to offer help and support throughout the process.
Physical shows
Increasingly, bricks-and-mortar programming is part of what we do. Supported by online presentations to encourage global reach, our exhibition programme focuses on presenting the work of emerging, mid-career and established artists in an accessible and engaging way.
Programmings
A selected list of highlights from our past exhibitions include;
Connect your website
By adding a link to Rise Art on your website, you'll demonstrate you're working with a trusted partner, boost your credibility as a professional artist, and increase traffic to your Rise Art profile.
To find your public URL, visit the Rise Rise Art Seller Console and click the 'Shop' link in the upper right-hand corner. The above will take you to your public Rise Art page, where you can copy the URL.
Share your work
Share your artwork via social media. Remember to tag us, include a link, and hashtag #RiseArt.
Celebrate your successes
Share news of artworks that you have sold and rented through us with your followers.
The team is very professional. They're alway easy to reach, it's a pleasure to work with them.
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SEÇIL EREL
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SUPPLIERS & FRAMERS
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DISCOUNTS & EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
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First impressions count. Introduce yourself and make your practice stand out to collectors and curators with a comprehensive bio.
Essentials:
Building your Portfolio
Select your work as you would for a survey or mid-career retrospective exhibition; showcasing 20 to 30 artworks that best represent your practice in a cohesive and visually compelling way. We favour quality over quantity.
If you work in sets or series, we recommend uploading multiple works from each series to provide context for each and to give collectors the option to hang multiple examples together.
Supporting Assets
Additional detailed images and in-situ shots can help collectors know exactly what they’ll be getting and further illustrate the value of your work. Follow our Guidelines for Photographing your work.
Opt in to Rentals
Depending on your location, at present UK and Ireland-based artists, you may have the option to rent your artwork. Making your work available for rental connects you to more collectors, such as corporate clients, interior designers, or those who simply want to try before they buy. Over 85% of artwork rentals convert into sales. Find out more about our unique rental service here.
Artwork Review
Our dedicated artist team reviews each artwork submission before they go LIVE on the site. Our approvals process ensures every listing is accurate and has the best chance of appealing to collectors as possible.
Aside from your bio and artworks, we offer a number of ways for collectors to learn more about what you do, why they should be interested in your work and where they can see it in person.
CV
Demonstrate your expertise by highlighting academic achievements, exhibitions, collections, residencies, previous projects, press and publications. See example.
Studio Diary
Share behind-the-scenes footage of your studio and personal insights into your practice, offering potential collectors a deeper understanding of your work. See example.
News & Events
Invite Rise Art users to your events by listing your upcoming shows via the Artist Console 'Events' section. This will also make you eligible for promotion on our Featured Events listings and home page, reaching an even wider audience. See example.
NICK MALONE
do we want somethign here
“Rise Art has given me enormous promotion and support since I joined their selected artists programme. This, in turn, has amplified the energy I could devote to the development of my art practice.”
BEA GADING SCHUBERT
do we want somethign here
“They love art. But that's not all - their support is exceptional.”
When you log in for the first time to the selle console, you’ll be taken through a series of onboarding questions. Here’s what we’ll ask and why:
Additional Information:
Please note: there is no fee to join or use the Rise Art platform. This information is so we can pay you in the event of a sale.
*Rise Art only charges VAT on their commission for UK sellers. However, VAT registered EU sellers may want their VAT status declared on their commission statements for their own accounting purposes.
You’ll also be asked to upload a scan of a government-issued ID (e.g. driver licence or passport) for anti-money laundering regulations and to verify your legal name.
First impressions count. Introduce yourself and make your practice stand out to collectors and curators with a comprehensive bio.
Essentials:
Building your Portfolio
Select your work as you would for a survey or mid-career retrospective exhibition; showcasing 20 to 30 artworks that best represent your practice in a cohesive and visually compelling way. We favour quality over quantity.
If you work in sets or series, we recommend uploading multiple works from each series to provide context for each and to give collectors the option to hang multiple examples together.
Supporting Assets
Additional detailed images and in-situ shots can help collectors know exactly what they’ll be getting and further illustrate the value of your work. Follow our Guidelines for Photographing your work.
Opt in to Rentals
Depending on your location, at present UK and Ireland-based artists, you may have the option to rent your artwork. Making your work available for rental connects you to more collectors, such as corporate clients, interior designers, or those who simply want to try before they buy. Over 85% of artwork rentals convert into sales. Find out more about our unique rental service here.
Artwork Review
Our dedicated artist team reviews each artwork submission before they go LIVE on the site. Our approvals process ensures every listing is accurate and has the best chance of appealing to collectors as possible.
Aside from your bio and artworks, we offer a number of ways for collectors to learn more about what you do, why they should be interested in your work and where they can see it in person.
CV
Demonstrate your expertise by highlighting academic achievements, exhibitions, collections, residencies, previous projects, press and publications. See example.
Studio Diary
Share behind-the-scenes footage of your studio and personal insights into your practice, offering potential collectors a deeper understanding of your work. See example.
News & Events
Invite Rise Art users to your events by listing your upcoming shows via the Artist Console 'Events' section. This will also make you eligible for promotion on our Featured Events listings and home page, reaching an even wider audience. See example.
CONSOLE
Rise Art manages all shipping and customs procedures on behalf of artists, so you can spend more time focusing on what matters: your art.
In order to organise your shipping, we request that artists package their work appropriately and share the following:
For more guidance on how to prepare your works for shipping, please refer to our guide to package weight.
Rise Art charges 42.5% commission on each sale. This includes all payment processing fees.
Here is a pricing example for an artwork selling for £1,000:
A full list of charges, VAT, and how payments are calculated can be found here.
Our payment process starts once your artwork has been shipped and will be completed within 30-days of artwork postage or shipment. You’ll receive a commission statement via email, including the payment due date.
In line with European distance selling regulations, we offer a 14-day returns policy. Rise Art covers the cost of return shipping and manages return processes end to end.
Our generous return policy encourages more purchases and customer loyalty. On average, less than 2.5% of all artworks are returned.
Not found what you’re looking for? See our full list of FAQs or email our Operations Team.
The team is very professional. They're alway easy to reach, it's a pleasure to work with them.
"
SEÇIL EREL
No sales lead left behind
We offer a simple enquiry process for collectors and follow up personally on every lead.
We nurture your network
We email your followers and those who have your work in their wishlist every time you upload new artwork and stay in contact with those who have previously purchased your work.
Bespoke promotions & campaigns
We showcase your work via prosperous editorial initiatives, collections, and content releases, including Curators' Picks, New & Noteworthy, and exclusive artist features and interviews.
Workplace & Trade Programme
We have relationships with a global network of designers, architects and office managers, and our Workplace & Trade Programme makes it easy for them to reach our team to discuss their artwork requirements and receive recommendations.
Make an offer & commission opportunities
Accept and negotiate offers from collectors and work with our curators on original commissions for global clients.
Endless support
Our Artist Liaison and Operations Team are here to support you whenever you need via email, phone, or Zoom.
OFFLINE SUPPORT
Viewings & home approvals
We take a hybrid approach to showing our artists’ work and understand that sometimes, in order to close a sale, an artwork must be seen in person.
If your work is part of such an opportunity, we will qualify the client, discuss the viewing options with them and you, and do all we can to close the sale.
We’ll never have you ship a work for a viewing unless you are comfortable doing so, and will be available to offer help and support throughout the process.
Physical shows
Increasingly, bricks-and-mortar programming is part of what we do. Supported by online presentations to encourage global reach, our exhibition programme focuses on presenting the work of emerging, mid-career and established artists in an accessible and engaging way.
Programming
A selected list of highlights from our past exhibitions include;
Connect your website
By adding a link to Rise Art on your website, you demonstrate that we are a trusted partner, boost your credibility as a professional artist, and increase traffic to your Rise Art profile.
To find your public URL, visit the Rise Art Seller Console and click the 'My profile' link in the Sidebar. This will take you to your public Rise Art page, where you can copy the URL.
Share your work
Share your artwork via social media. Remember to tag us, include a link, and hashtag #RiseArt.
Celebrate your successes
Share news of artworks that you have sold and rented through us with your followers.