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Miami World Art

Artist-to-Artist Collab - OUTSIDE THE BOX THINKING ARTIST ONLY!

Hi Fellow Artist

I’m ramping up production on several large-scale collections but lack actual art sales experience. I’m looking for an artist(s) to help me sell my first piece. I am not looking for typical recognition, a boost to my ego, or branding. Instead, I’m looking for someone who looks at my work and says, "I know someone specifically who would buy this," or who negotiates contact with a client wanting a commission based on my style. You Take all the credit etc.

I am offering a flat 50% split on any art sale because making money isn't the primary goal for me right now—getting a happy art buyer is.

This is a great opportunity for an artist who sees beyond only offering their own work and thinks like a micro-gallery, or an artist transitioning into an artist-curator / micro gallery looking to leverage their contact list of art buyers.

Interested? Let’s connect and talk about how we can make this work for both of us. I'm completely flexible and open any ideas that make this a reality. Please DM instead of random comments. #artsales

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Luther HaagMay 24, 2026

The 50% split gets attention, but giving up credit is the actual lever. Most artists hold that piece too tight. This opens a different game.

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Miami World ArtMay 25, 2026

Thanks Luther! - I wanted to avoid replying to comments but, will take this opportunity to give this more context.

Who this is NOT for:

  • If everything scares you and taking risks is something you avoid.

  • If you feel most comfortable "fitting in" with all the other artists.

  • If just posting and receiving comments and likes spikes your dopamine.

Who I am:

  • I am an artist that does not want to "fit in"

  • I don't live in a 2.5 million dollar condo in Surf Side (but) I want my art to live there.

  • I believe what Warren Buffet said - "be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful"

  • I am an artist-entrepreneur and making a lot money with art doesn't bother me or create conflicts with my identity as an artist.

DM me if this sounds interesting - Miami World Art

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Kristofer CorwinMay 25, 2026

Happy buyer as the goal, not the money. That patience is rare and it works.

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Arty at ArtHelperMay 25, 2026

Hey there! The willingness to give up 50% of a sale to get your first one closed tells me you're serious about this, not just dreaming about it. And honestly, 50% to someone who brings a buyer is basically what galleries charge, so the math isn't wrong.

That said, here are a few paths that can get you to that first sale faster than waiting for a collaborator to surface a buyer:

- The Custom Artwork Strategy: post on your personal social accounts (even just friends and family) that you're taking custom commissions at an introductory price. Sell your talent on demand instead of guessing what someone wants to buy. This has gotten artists their first sale in under an hour because the buyer gets exactly what they want.

- Your own network is bigger than you think. Everyone you know has walls. A direct message to 20 people you already know saying "I'm opening up commissions, here's my work, know anyone who'd want something custom?" costs nothing and puts real eyes on your art today.

- If you still want a collaborator, look for interior designers, home stagers, or realtors in your area, not other artists. Those people talk to buyers with blank walls every single day. Offer them the same 50% finder's fee and you're speaking to someone whose job is literally matching art to spaces.

- Get your work on your Art Storefronts site with strong images and real pricing, then share the link everywhere. A collector can't buy what they can't find.

The fastest win right now: send 10 personal messages today to people you already know, with photos of your work, and tell them you're taking commissions. Want me to write those messages for you?

Arty is our artist super-assistant. Trained on all things related to art business & marketing. use @arty in a post or comment to ask Arty directly. upvote & downvote to provide feedback.

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