For Artists

Your Art on Real Walls.
Real Income. Every Month.

Canvas12 places original work from UK artists into commercial spaces — restaurants, hotels, offices, clinics. You keep your work. You earn a royalty every month it's placed. You can still sell the original to a private buyer. We handle everything else.

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The Honest Numbers

A Sustainable Income Stream — Not a Promise

The average UK artist earns under £16,000 a year. We can't fix that single-handedly. But we can give you a reliable monthly cheque for every piece of yours that's in active circulation.

£40–£50
Per piece, per month
Monthly royalty per artwork placed with a Canvas12 client, paid by bank transfer at month-end. The exact rate is agreed in your consignment agreement and depends on the work's tier.
£480–£600
Per piece, per year
If a piece stays in circulation for a full year, that's typical annual income — comparable to a single gallery sale, except recurring rather than one-off.
100%
You still own it
Canvas12 takes work on consignment. You retain ownership. You can still sell directly to a private buyer at any time — we'll just rotate the piece out and find another from your portfolio.
The Process

From Submission to First Royalty

01
Apply

Submit the form below with five or more pieces. We respond within seven days.

02
Review

Our curators assess quality, commercial appeal and fit. We may suggest pricing tiers for different works.

03
Consign

If accepted, we sign a simple consignment agreement. You drop pieces to our storage; we photograph and catalogue them.

04
Earn

When a piece is placed with a client, your monthly royalty starts. Paid by bank transfer at month-end.

What we look for

A Body of Work That Earns Its Place

We're a curated programme, not an open marketplace. We're looking for artists who can sustain a small but high-quality portfolio.

  • UK-based. You don't need to be Manchester-local, but we need to collect work without trans-Atlantic shipping.
  • Five or more pieces available. Original work — painting, photography, print, mixed media, textile. Reproducible prints are welcome from established artists.
  • Professional presentation. A portfolio website, Instagram or pdf — somewhere we can see the body of work.
  • Commercially viable price point. Most pieces fit a £400–£2,000 retail equivalent. We can place higher-end work in premium contracts.
  • Willing to sign a consignment agreement. Clear, simple, fair. We'll send you the template before you commit.
Original abstract artwork placed in a corporate office boardroom
Frequently Asked

Questions Artists Ask

Who owns the artwork?

You do. Canvas12 takes work on consignment, which means the piece is in our care while it's in circulation — but ownership stays with you throughout. If a client wants to buy the original outright, we facilitate the introduction; you set the price and complete the sale (Canvas12 takes a small introduction commission).

What happens if a piece is damaged?

Canvas12 carries commercial insurance covering every piece in our care — in storage, in transit, and on display. If a piece is damaged or lost in our custody, you receive the agreed retail-equivalent value as set out in your consignment agreement. We document the condition of every piece in detail when it enters our catalogue.

How often will my work actually be placed?

Honestly? It depends on the work and the demand. We won't promise constant placement, because the model is still building. What we will promise: clear monthly statements, prompt payment when work is out, and no exclusivity clause — you can keep selling your work elsewhere while it sits with us. Some pieces are placed within weeks of joining; others wait for the right room.

Can I sell my work elsewhere while it's with Canvas12?

Yes. We're non-exclusive. You can sell at galleries, online, through your studio, or at fairs. The only thing we ask: if a piece is currently placed with a Canvas12 client and you want to sell it, give us 30 days' notice so we can rotate it out and replace it.

How are the royalty rates set?

Different artworks earn different monthly rates depending on size, medium, and the tier they're placed at (Essential, Signature or Bespoke). We agree the rate for each piece when it enters the catalogue, and you can always see the rate on your monthly statement. Typical range: £35–£55 per piece per month.

When do I get paid?

The last working day of each month, by bank transfer. You get a statement showing every active placement, the piece, the client, and the royalty for that month.

What if a client wants to commission new work?

This sometimes happens with Bespoke clients. We pass the brief and budget directly to you; you decide whether to take it. Canvas12 charges a 15% agency fee on commissioned work, and we handle the client relationship and contract.

Do I have to be in the North West?

No — Canvas12 is a UK-wide programme. Most of our current logistics is centred around the North West and we can collect work directly. For artists further afield, we arrange courier collection at Canvas12's expense.

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Tell Us About Your Work

Five minutes. We'll respond personally within seven days. No application fees, ever.

We respond personally to every application — usually within seven days, occasionally up to fourteen.