Free Artist Reacorces

Ways in nyc for pepole without an internet platform rich family acess to fancy art school/or an art education at any age: ect to succeed in the art world/make a name for yourself and a part time and maybe eventually a full time living as a working artist in nyc

For Visual Artists

1. Best Free websites for Selling Commissions ;

https://www.morgan-shae.com/post/the-best-platforms-to-buy-and-sell-art-commissions-in-2025

1. https://vgen.co/

2. https://kirke.social/

2. https://www.fiverr.com/gigs/commission

3. https://arty.ooo/

4. https://artistree.io/

5. https://www.artfinder.com/commissions/?srsltid=AfmBOoqt9AVi62q9URsTaAxzpawvCPvZVgznT3qFJ4bpMTn-9wRer1Ta#/

6. https://www.saatchiart.com/

8. https://www.reddit.com/r/artcommissions/top/

9. https://www.masterpieceonline.com/

10. https://aminoapps.com/c/commissions/home/

11. https://disboard.org/servers/tag/commission

12. https://skeb.jp/

13. https://www.upwork.com/nx/search/talent/?nbs=1&q=Art%20Comissions

17. https://sketchmob.com/

18. https://devotedfusion.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5Bpmax%5D&utm_id=22936875261&utm_term&utm_content&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22946886181&gbraid=0AAAAA997UMzzoohalyRsrKc6uYE8yMyg2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24M-heICJ2aMLuL81EIpTfMDWgx318vCwMlxAjLEuJWPUACGo0Gm1lEaAnjzEALw_wcB

11. https://flayks.com/

FREE ART STUDIOS NYC:

12. https://chashama.org/

13. https://www.theartstudiony.com/open-studio/?srsltid=AfmBOoprRzAMs7--j5Nj7_8XMyG9gzGMrtbasY4233lDIqGyk-Ig_Plm

14. https://happy-medium.co/art-cafe

15. https://www.freeartsnyc.org/

16. https://donyc.com/p/free-art-galleries-in-nyc

18. https://www.nyc.gov/content/createinplace/pages/artist-workspace

19. https://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/families/81st-street-studio

11. https://dumboopenstudios.com/

1. https://libguides.nypl.org/c.php?g=1308431&p=9616594

2. https://indyarts.org/opportunity/rent-free-studio-space-in-brooklyn-ny/

3. https://www.gowanusstudio.org/

4. https://www.smackmellon.org/opportunities/artist-studio-program-2025-26/

5. https://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/resources/workspace

3. Best Websites for making your Art Portfolio;

1. https://www.format.com/cl/new-artist-portfolio?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=_a1_format_cpc_a1_photography_us_baseline_exact&utm_content=Search&utm_term=best%20websites%20for%20artists&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=985451184&gbraid=0AAAAADgLjqpR2Uspa9E-AnCSXYyoYch8P&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24NZ6igXmsMLMldNXv7R8pp8aXsESdISodvNfqSFwEZ8h1xW2kzoyAEaAvYIEALw_wcB

2. Blogger; https://www.blogger.com/about/?bpli%3D1

3. Sontori; https://www.sutori.com/en/

1. https://cargo.site/

2. Google slides; https://workspace.google.com/products/slides/

3. https://prezi.com/product/?click_source=logged_element&page_location=header_product_dropdown&element_text=prezi_present&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=paid_google&utm_campaign=Search_AIMax_EN&utm_content=&utm_term=presentation%20software&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22745098557&gbraid=0AAAAADu0iG1qwTSVZnF05EkjnJ3nR92c2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24NwFUBdPLh0VCb8wRdMpZ_G-EAEQPcc113buwOOdjdqLxwOnt-pCXQaApoFEALw_wcB

4. https://www.canva.com/sem/presentations/?utm_source=google_sem&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_en_all_balanced-generic_presentations_lower_revacq_conversion&utm_adgroup=us_en_all_balanced-generic_presentation_lower_revacq_conversion_stag&utm_keyword=presentation+powerpoint&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19671934016&gbraid=0AAAAAC_3nldxplfEBQ2YuhnJl7vZrL0oK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24P1Pr8NUkemqshijwTXG_LBxQk9AOJtSXRNQNb7TD-F_xBnxfp6wVgaAgYSEALw_wcB

5. https://genially.com/create/presentations/

6. https://www.flickr.com/

7. https://www.theluxelens.com/blogs/luxe-blog/the-best-photography-websites-to-showcase-your-work

8. https://www.portfoliobox.com/?s=google&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10023774147&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24PY5x1yOHTy76hgDYswoniiViFnaAP6Mc-GJgGyOSX_oLPkiA-JJeIaAizEEALw_wcB

9. https://www.shootproof.com/features/portfolio-website/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=G_SP_SEM_Features_Alpha&utm_content=140592118551&utm_term=best%20portfolio%20website%20builders&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14816733805&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24On4z3TwEdCNSZ3gt04CM_6JEtnV74aw4S8VWT1kPuKd7SaFsC86zsaAqSlEALw_wcB

10. Weebly; https://www.weeblycloud.com/admin/login.php#login

11. Wordpress; https://wordpress.com/start/onboarding-pm/user-social?ref=website-builder-lp

11. https://www.pixpa.com/blog/best-website-builder-for-artists

12. https://www.format.com/online-portfolio-website/artist

13. https://www.ionos.com/

14. https://wordpress.com/

14. https://www.weebly.com/

15. https://carrd.co/

17. https://linktr.ee/

18. https://app.site123.com/?aff=74669&sid=Hu42qCSppF&l=en&landingSystem=1#step2

19. https://www.godaddy.com/offers/brand/new?isc=sem3year&countryview=1&currencyType=USD&cdtl=c_698040055.g_1255642923016044.k_kwd-78478047340804:loc-190.a_.d_t.ctv_o&bnb=b&msclkid=6a2aec561d941b05df9e849685ef99c8&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=en-us_corp-core_sem_bh_b_x_aware-consider_x_pros_us_exact-stag_001&utm_term=godaddy&utm_content=%5Bgd%5D

Carrd — Best-designed link in bio site (customizable layout)
Kit (previously Convertkit) — Link in bio with free custom domain
Buffer — Link in bio that allows post scheduling
Super — Build a link in bio page from Notion
Typedream — Link in bio with a unique masonry layout
Bio.link — Simple list-style link in bio
Beacons — Versatile link in bio with eCommerce feature
Squarespace Bio — Link in bio with an intuitive editor
Link pop — Link in bio that integrates with Shopify

16.https://www.canva.com/design/DAGygCk8w4A/PmiKub4CocQZvv4yWTwXVQ/edit

17. https://portfolio.adobe.com/

18. https://www.behance.net/search/projects/Adobe%20Portfolio?locale=en_US

19. Neocities (need coding knowledge) ; https://neocities.org/browse?tag=art

10; https://elementor.com/

3. Art social media; (art social networks, reference archives)

1. https://cara.app/explore

2. https://www.artstation.com/?sort_by=community&dimension=all

3. https://www.deviantart.com/

4. https://www.pinterest.com/

5. https://www.refern.app/pinterest-alternative/for-artists

8. https://weheartit.com/

9. https://pixelfed.org/

10. https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/fanart

11. https://www.reddit.com/r/fanart/s/FFzZsFXtrY

11. https://aminoapps.com/c/art/home/

12. https://www.behance.net/search/projects/Adobe%20Portfolio?locale=en_US

12. https://www.pixiv.net/en/

13. Bluesky (indie art tag)

14. X /Twitter (art tag)

13. https://customuse.com/

14. https://dribbble.com/

15. https://www.clubhouse.com/

12. https://unsplash.com/

12. https://www.shutterstock.com/discover/unlimited?asset-selector=image&pl=PPC_GOO_US_BD-750091627634&cr=bt&kw=shutterstock&ds_eid=6521098840&utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_campaign=CO%3DUS_LG%3DEN_BU%3DIMG_AD%3DBRAND_TS%3Dlggeneric_RG%3DAMER_AB%3DACQ_CH%3DSEM_OG%3DCONV_PB%3DGoogle&ds_cid=311173745&ds_ag=FF%3DBrand-Shutterstock-Exact_AU%3DProspecting&ds_agid=21892275545&utm_medium=cpc&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=311173745&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24OUBFSc4KIxOF7soP5TwRu05-n6RnZ9bS7KwpPiS7iNZKJo4FDFFVEaAkDiEALw_wcB&dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

2. https://www.storyblocks.com/

3. https://pixabay.com/

4. https://openverse.org/

5. https://archive.org/search?query=Art

6. https://www.artworkarchive.com/

Nyc zine collections:

1. NYC bookstores that take zines;

Top 10 Best Zines in New York, NY - Last Updated July 2025 -

1. Codex,

Bluestockings,

Desert Island,

Printed Matter Inc.

Quimby's Bookstore NYC,

Casa Magazines,

Iconic Magazines,

Better Read Than Dead,

Unnameable Books,

Mil Mundos Books

Hive MInd Books

ripped Botice

The Nonbiarian

Forbidden Planet (ask for Matt to approve your zine/use PayPal)

Submit to zine collections;

1.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbJuGXi6ELn_zQxGqjpIXOEy70qPIUt1fyeMvyuajVITezyg/closedform

2. https://www.instagram.com/zinefest.nyc?igsh=MTB4czh0dHlpaGg5bw==

3. When looking to submit zines in NYC, consider the following collections and libraries:

Barnard Zine Library: A great place for zine homework and a fascinating historical relic.
ABC No Rio: Offers a library collection across from Bluestockings at the Clemente.
NYU Riot Grrl Zine Collection: A historical relic worth exploring.
Bluestockings: A popular spot for zines and comics, with a great community.
Printed Matter: A great place to find the best artist books and zines.
Desert Island Comics: Located in Williamsburg, a fun place to buy and look at zines and comics.

These collections and libraries are excellent starting points for anyone looking to submit their zines in NYC

Best NYC/(online) Art gallery’s and musems; (free/pay what u wish)

1. https://www.nga.gov/research/archives

2. https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/policies-and-documents/open-access

3. https://www.frick.org/

4. Musem of cartoon art;

4. The Witney; https://whitney.org/

5. MOMA; https://www.moma.org/

6. PS1; https://www.momaps1.org/en

4. The Guggenheim ; https://www.guggenheim.org/

5. https://leslielohman.org/

7. https://gaycenter.org/art/

5. The society of illustratiors; https://societyillustrators.org/

6. Musem of Art and design ; https://madmuseum.org/

7. Banksy Musem New York; https://museumbanksy.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22984122919&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24MIh1bdE_99t4vd4QLXKd2BSbzQ63ld7c3crhVczbb637STrCt-pNAaAsw5EALw_wcB

4. https://artsinitiative.columbia.edu/museums/

5. FIT free art museum; https://www.fitnyc.edu/life-at-fit/campus/gallery/index.php

6. Musem of the moving imagage; https://movingimage.org/

7. Musem of comic and cartoon art NYC https://architizer.com/projects/museum-of-comic-and-cartoon-art-nyc/

8. Best free nyc galleries https://donyc.com/p/free-art-galleries-in-nyc

9. Musem of folk art https://folkartmuseum.org/

10. https://morusnyc.org/political-punk-exhibition-3/

11. https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/theme/downtown-arts-scene/

11. https://www.ppowgallery.com/

11. https://fountainhousegallery.org/

12. https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/

13. https://www.museumofsex.com/now-on-view/?time=now-on-view

14. https://www.colorfactory.co/locations/new-york-city

15. https://www.metmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/met-cloisters (Musem of mid evil and chaohoic art)

18. https://nymaam.org/

19. https://archive.newmuseum.org/exhibitions/2497

20. https://www.newmuseum.org/upcoming-exhibitions/

22. https://www.theholyart.com/

22. https://www.eventbrite.com/b/ny--new-york/arts/

Best art musems to visit (outside of NYC)

1. https://www.cartoonart.org/visit

2. https://www.cartoonstudies.org/

3. https://museeherge.be/

4. https://www.museumofjewishart.org/

5. https://www.cartoonmuseum.org/

6. https://philamuseum.org/collection/curated/art-nouveau

10. https://www.sfmoma.org/

11. https://meowwolf.com/visit/santa-fe/private-events?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22379151508&gbraid=0AAAAADNPbE66PBiEIA8fEz2mICS_KzaYf&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24OPuOOMTHfj8JYyBcI9dqX8znL2ovxGTH2sObw5r-JioYnYIg-kcOIaApjsEALw_wcB

12. https://www.maineartmuseums.org/

11. https://thehollywoodmuseum.com/

12. https://www.montclairartmuseum.org/native-american-art

13. https://www.nmartmuseum.org/

14. https://www.artechouse.com/location/nyc/

15. https://art.org/

16. https://www.avam.org/

17. https://www.outsiderartky.com/

18. https://www.yeswearemadarts.com/

19. https://madschool.ca/models-of-practice/mad-artists-gallery/evaluating-the-components-reflecting-on-ninas-art/

13. https://www.madculture.org/exhibitions/

12. https://www.stephenfriedman.com/exhibitions/200-queer-love-new-york-opening-on-thursday-april-17-68pm/

10. Digtail art/graphic art editing websites;

1. Canva; https://www.canva.com/

2. Picart; https://picsart.com/

3.Krita; https://krita.org/en/

4. https://milanote.com/

5. https://weje.io/moodboard-make

6. Fire Alpaca; https://firealpaca.com/

7. paint studio; https://www.clipstudio.net/en/

4. Adobe Photoshot; https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/landpa.html?sdid=NC5FRF5H&mv=search&mv2=paidsearch&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24NMfUjMMbRunP0NthXWgTmcTiWxpT0dA_60n6TC0cFWKUjiN1JrG5QaAk9uEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!714745362176!e!!g!!adobe%20photoshop!1712238394!67643541820&mv=search&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1712238394&gbraid=0AAAAAD5r4AygblbtYrtV1-XW6MC19ebB9&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24NMfUjMMbRunP0NthXWgTmcTiWxpT0dA_60n6TC0cFWKUjiN1JrG5QaAk9uEALw_wcB

5. Adobe Express; https://www.adobe.com/express/?sdid=49F59BTG&mv=search&mv2=paidsearch&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24PUtF4W1KIaxlDZdaZG82puNniu5Sko-grXrPSJRzb6Hk9zWjLs3KIaAg2WEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!569345525675!e!!g!!adobe%20express!15557590691!136734402131&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15557590691&gbraid=0AAAAABYWX1QkfA-k58Wnw1sHaeQaS3n2K&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24PUtF4W1KIaxlDZdaZG82puNniu5Sko-grXrPSJRzb6Hk9zWjLs3KIaAg2WEALw_wcB

(Get free adobe express account using SUNY or CUNY student college emails, regardless of major or current student status)

5. Sketchbook https://www.sketchbook.com/

6. Procreate ; https://procreate.com/

10. Inkscape; https://inkscape.org/

11. GIMP; https://www.gimp.org/

11. Memetic; https://www.mematic.com/

11. IBSPINT: https://ibispaint.com/?lang=en-US

Character Creators;

1. https://picrew.me/en/

2. https://charactercreator.org/

3. https://www.heromachine.com/heromachine-2-5-character-portrait-creator/

4. https://heroforge.com/content/?srsltid=AfmBOoq3x56dxLxxGwnISLbdu9kHMKs6cEbyBiw67IeUOWHjyLJaWZ89

5. https://www.dolldivine.com/character-creators

6. https://meiker.io/play/12981/online.html

7. https://pages.roll20.net/free-dnd-character-builder

8. https://gramener.com/comicgen/v1/

Comics Maker; (panels, guides, softwhere, ect)

1. https://www.howtodrawcomicsacademy.com/post/beginners-guide-to-making-comics

2. https://comicsforbeginners.com/step-by-step-guide-my-comics-process/

3. https://www.clipstudio.net/en/comics-manga/comic-creation/

4. https://www.blurb.com/blog/start-a-comic-book/?srsltid=AfmBOopyZidDEVL_ouiMjjsuvVIeivh6DVt02zSA-KOBD5cpCu5GPG8J

5. https://www.canva.com/create/comic-strips/

6. https://lywi.com/

8. https://makebeliefscomix.com/

9. https://www.pixton.com/welcome

10. https://www.smilebox.com/maker/comic-maker/

Webcomics (recomdations)

1. Grey crow

2. Anyas Ghost

8. Lord of TEH rings fan comic

9. Freinds with boys

3/ Orphan Blade

5. Nimona

6. Switcharoo

7. Lore Olympus

8. Killing Stalking

Webcomic Creator;

https://www.s-morishitastudio.com/best-app-for-making-webcomics-on-the-computer/

1. https://www.creators.tapas.io/

2. https://m.webtoons.com/en/creators101/webtoon-canvas?webtoon-platform-redirect=true —- https://m.webtoons.com/en/creators101/webtoon-academy/resource-list?resourceType=PUBLISH_CANVAS&webtoon-platform-redirect=true

3. https://www.clipstudio.net/en/comics-manga/beginners-guide/

4. https://medibangpaint.com/en/

5. https://makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/

6. https://www.pixton.com/create/comic-strip

10.

Free /easy Animation Softwhere; (different ways to animate);

1. Go animate https://web.archive.org/web/20140620055335/http://goanimate.com/

2. https://www.engadget.com/2014-10-09-comixchat-text-message-app.html

4. https://www.toonboom.com/products/harmony?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22425550546&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24MAiz_yRmTQhjxs7uwdd7eFoFD9UYwVyP27U0ZoIeblUiQyoxRaXQoaAiGnEALw_wcB

3. https://www.animaker.com/

4. https://invideo.io/make/ai-animation-generator/

5. https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly/features/ai-animation-generator.html

6. Blender; https://www.blender.org/

8. https://flipaclip.com/

9. https://www.pencil2d.org/

10. https://procreate.com/dreams

11. https://www.synfig.org/

11. https://moho.lostmarble.com/

12. https://brush.ninja/

13. https://www.skillshare.com/en/join/ps-animation?g_acctid=801-939-2003&g_adgroupid=&g_adid=&g_adtype=none&g_campaign=Animation_IP_pMAX_US_Non-Branded&g_campaignid=21993999982&g_keyword=&g_keywordid=&g_network=x&utm_medium=pmax&utm_campaign=Animation_IP_pMAX_US_Non-Branded&utm_source=google&utm_term=&matchtype=&locale=en&g_adid=&g_adgroupid=&g_adtype=&coupon=PMAX30DAYSFREE&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21994002124&gbraid=0AAAAADxS_RW6CaiXbN_h84yCU0x99rss2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoP_FBhDFARIsANPG24MHBihAmUGrWc_I-05J040ZYtclr0z-xzj3n1B98ZRDIjkzfLs5qOcaAhaIEALw_wcB

13. https://cavalry.scenegroup.co/

9. OPEN NYC Art Residency Applications

1. https://madmuseum.submittable.com/submit

2. https://www.studiomuseum.org/residency

2 https://studiomuseum.slideroom.com/#/login/program/85537/3nIToRgKSh

3.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFLo6BP1VzRErVEEmKFlTkd0DFjgRmwX38l4RK1Q2Oy1ihRw/viewform

4. https://www.smackmellon.org/opportunities/artist-studio-program-2025-26/

5. https://creative-capital.org/artist-resources/artist-opportunities/

6. https://lmcc.net/resources/artist-residencies/

7. https://iscp-nyc.org/residency-programs

8. https://www.amant.org/residencies/new-york

9. https://www.bronxarts.org/opportunities/residencies-grants/open-call-2025-nyc-based-artist-residency-program.html

10. https://pioneerworks.org/residency

11. https://villa-albertine.org/va/professionals/call-for-applications-crafts-or-design-2025/

12. https://madmuseum.submittable.com/submit

13. http://www.fireislandartistresidency.org/apply

13. https://www.bronxarts.org/opportunities/residencies-grants/lgbtq-visual-artist-residency-2025.html

14. https://velvetparkmedia.com/application2026/

15. https://www.green-wood.com/artist-in-residence/

16. https://www.queer-art.org/blog/2025/1/22/upcoming-deadlines-for-artists-winter-2025

17. https://nyculture.submittable.com/submit

18. https://residencyunlimited.org/programs/2025-new-york-city-based-artist-residency-open-call/

19. https://www.groundswell.nyc/artists/resources/artists-in-residence

20. https://www.nyfa.org/opportunities/?_page=1

21. https://www.artstudentsleague.org/apply

22. https://iscp-nyc.org/apply

20. https://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/resources/artist-in-residence

21. https://www.artdealerstreet.com/single-post/nyc-art-opportunities-residency-open-calls-for-2025

New York City & State Residencies

Whitney Museum of American Art Independent Study Program The Whitney Independent Study Program is a free, year long program with three interrelated parts: Studio Program, Critical Studies Program, and Curatorial Program. The Whitney ISP program provides participants the opportunity to engage in ongoing discussions and debates that examine the historical, social, and intellectual conditions of artistic production. Those eligible for participation in the ISP include graduate students, candidates for advanced postgraduate degrees, undergraduates with a demonstrated capacity for advanced scholarship, or those who have recently completed formal academic study. Located in New York City.
Studio Museum Artists in Residence The Studio Museum in Harlem offers 11 month artists residencies to artists of African and Afro-Latinx descent. Artists receive institutional guidance and professional development, research support, studio space, and a stipend paid out over the course of the residency. In addition to their time in the studio, artists participate in Museum public programs and educational studio visits with community partners. Located in New York City.
Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts Residency The Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts Residency is for painters, sculptors, and visual artists who live in New York State. Residencies can be for 1,2,3 or 4 weeks, as well as a unique residency for working parents. Artists receive an apartment and studio space for the duration of their residency. No cost to apply or participate. Located 8 miles outside of Ithaca, New York.
Millay Art Foundation Core Residency This fully funded residency provides artists with studio and living space, as well as shared prepared meals for the duration of the 3 and a half week residencies. Each cohort contains 6-7 artists of all disciplines. Located in the Hudson Valley, in Austerlitz, New York.
Art OMI Residency The Art OMI is an arts center in Ghent, NY, that focuses on contemporary art and sculpture and architecture. The Artist Residency is open to artists who have been working professionally for at least 3 years. Artists live and work at the arts center located on on 300 acres of land, and have the opportunity to meet art world professionals and discuss their work and practice.
Artist Alliance LES Studio Program The LES Studio Program is for underrepresented, early career, or mid career artists to have access to studio space in the Lower East Side to create new work. The residences last 3 to 6 months long. Artists of all mediums are encouraged to apply.
Lightwork Artist in Residence Program Lightwork Residency provides artists with a $5,000 stipend, an apartment, studio facility access, and staff support during the 1 month duration. Located in Syracuse, NY.
Woodstock Byrdcliffe Artist in Residence The Woodstock Byrdclyffe Guild is a center for arts and crafts in Woodstock, NY. They host both summer and winter residencies for visual artists and architects. Summer residencies range from 3 weeks to 5 months, and offer living space, studio space, and community. Winter residencies are for mid-career visual artists, and provide living and studio space from November to April.
Yaddo Artist Residency The Yaddo Residency is a nonprofit artists retreat in Saratoga Springs, NY. It is open to visual artists (painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and installation art). The residency includes room, board, and a studio. Residencies last from two weeks to two months.
Watermill Center Artist Residency The Watermill Center is an arts nonprofit located in Watermill, NY on Long Island. Artists are encouraged to include a public educational aspect to their residency. The residency includes housing, workspace, and local transportation. Residencies are two to four weeks in length.
Center for Book Arts Artist in Reside

10. Art Gallery Applications;

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-guide-new-york-art-week-2025

1. https://blog.praxiscenterforaesthetics.com/100-galleries/

2. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4Y-PLGoNVHZCwcBGAa5wD9CfpNU0-DUqoMGGAqzLnDKXKWw/viewform

2. https://form.jotform.com/untitledspace/solo-show-spring2026

3. https://forms.unleashedideas.com/view.php?id=15239

4. https://artinnewyorkcity.com/category/callforartists/

5. https://bushwickgallery.com/open-call-november-2025-vivid-force-the-power-of-bold-color/

6. https://www.entrythingy.com/d=newyorkboyerfoundation.tk?start=list

7. https://www.daciagallery.com/submissions.php

8. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/17XLx-OAfkCCZX5XtdkPAKfdetfttQlhB/htmlview

9. https://submissions.agifineart.com/opportunities/

Art Fairs Applications;

10. https://www.brooklynpop-up.com/vendor-upcoming-events

11. https://3rdandbzaar.com/

12. https://www.eventeny.com/events/bigolequeermarket-21365/

13. https://bushwickgallery.com/open-call-oct-2025-fractured-beauty-the-elegance-of-imperfection/

14. https://www.findmymarkets.com/nearme

15. https://festivalnet.com/fairs-and-festivals?state_local=&start_date_month=10&miles=25&zip=10001

16. https://www.nyqzf.com/

20. https://www.queer-art.org/pride/

21. https://www.fabnyc.org/queer-art/

22. https://www.transartfest.com/#

23. https://www.theotherartfair.com/brooklyn/applications/

24. https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLScYrwgE5rF-dvaq3MzlTCJDeU4VRt8gRUATmjB1erF-jqGbWA/closedform

25. https://www.fairsandfestivals.net/states/NY

26. https://8ballcommunity.club/

27. https://www.printedmatter.org/services/the-bulletin/book-and-zine-fairs

28. https://artfairsourcebook.com/

27. https://www.sangerhall.com/calendar?view=calendar&month=03-2025

27. https://gaycenter.org/lgbtqcareerfair/

28. https://rainbowbookfair.com/

NYC CONVENTIONS applications; (Artist AllY)

1. https://www.flamecon.org/community-tables/

2. https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en-us/industry/artists-and-creators/artist-alley-application.html

3. https://www.bkcomiccon.com/artist-alley-application

4. https://animenyc.com/applications/artist-alley/

Artist Meetups;

1. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccOm3C-jG3h-Ei0T2mqZ1MpCFA_-U5NX-ZHFsi2GvXsQcZqg/viewform

10. Art reference/reasroce websites;

1. Drago art

2. Foople hands

10. Websites for selling your own Art;

10. Grant Application for artists;

3. Free NYC art classes.

4. Helpful art reference/resource websites

4. Best nyc art stores

5. Cheapest art supplies

6. Galleries to submit to

19. NYC Best free art classes;

7. NYC best art schools (Actual schools/high schools and collges;)

8. NYC best art events/fairs/conventions to sell

9. Furry Art.

3. Fanart

4. NSFW art

9. Make your own webtoon

10.( webtoon/comics recommendations)

9. Best websites to buy your own art

2. Apply for artist grants

3.submit to art contests

4. Make profiles on feiver and upwork selling free lance art comission seevices.

10. Make poltical cartoons/it will get attention and put on the map.

3.apply for studio space

9. Self publish an art book on Amazon /lulu/blerb/ingram spark // comic book//

10. Make an ongoing comic strip /web comic

4. Nyc free art studios to use any day.

5. Cheapest digital art supplies

6. Sell live portrait services

7. Best artistic influences to inspire you;(with unieqe styles, from throuht the ages/cultures)

2. R Crumb

3. Art Speglalman

4. Tim Burton

10. Ralph backski

11. Don Bluth

12. Steven Universe

13. Ben Hakne;

19. Wolfy

19. Adam from twitter

20. speggti kiss

10.

10. Hire a pr team to make ur art go viral /get a profile in the guardian ect of yourself as a uniqe artist and Autur ___ hire a social media manager who understands the algorithm and how to make something into a trend.

11. Make sure you make art about things you love and are passionate about so you dont burn out.

5. Draw a little every day /tips to improve your craft that dont sacrifice style for quality

3. Make a website portfolio that has your best work and artstic awards, publishing credits and we'll known projects.

4.great art high-schools in nyc and new jearsy to apply to , great free art classes.

14. Outside of NYC __ great artist hubs and reasroces.

14. Best websites/reacorces for visual Artists.

4. Apply to work at hubs of art like art musems, galleries, for graphic design jobs, charchter design gigs, art schools, ect

5. Find a niche <comics, album cover design,

6. Start an art business ell and premote your art ---online and in person<cheapest nyc indie cons, art fairs to apply to.

7. Network with other artists premote them for free hype them up, ask directly for collab , ect.

8. Get art store student discounts <best prices for qulity art supplies _art supplies recommendations>

10. Always sign ur work with ur art intsagram account /ur signature

11. Make collections of art /art series with themes not trying to be sold nor understand whoever likes it, likes it dont comprise your vision for the industry.

7. Find what inspires you<artistic infuences>

8. Make event posters, design uniqe band album covers

BUDDY DEVINE -- Dandy of the Underworld

My art store;

We sell every Wednesday at Washington sq park

And online at our Etsy store;

ART business rebuilding -- Table of Contents:

1. List of IRL Art fairs and cons to sign up for/table at

2. Buddy Devine --(constant branding across all platforms-----redesign logo/make buddy divine spiffic images for merch---(Blue dandy inmedgry)

2. Online Art Stores (previous post)

3. Artist to collaborate with: (Mirmaid, queerbussnissbaddie)

3. Things to print my Designs on/Sell:

1. Stickers.

2. Key chains

4. Original Zines.

5. Pins.

6. Mugs

7. T-shirt/hoodies.

8. Patches.

9. Notebooks:

10. Beanie.

4. Social Media collaboration promotion through YouTube etc of commissions /art selling bussniss. (reach out to ur social media friends for collab)

NYC art exhibits to check out;

https://elycenter.org/exhibition-calendar

Art for inspiration;

Known Annual local queer/art fairs to sign up for:

1. Sanger Hall;

2. Union Square/Washington sq park (Buy a small table and stool.)-- Collab with Mirmaid on Instagram /Sell in the park on a good weather day.

3. Return to Forbidden Planet with New Better Zines. (well printed) 5 copies.

4. Other bookstores call /show up irl with zines to give them to publish/sell in store.

(Nonbinarain, BlueStocking books, the hive mind, ripped notice, etc)

Lists of annual art fairs to sign up for in NYC:

2. https://artfairsourcebook.com/

3. https://frigid.nyc/festivals/queerly/

4. https://transartbazaar.com/

3. https://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/new-york-new-jersey-art.html

4. https://www.printedmatter.org/services/the-bulletin/book-and-zine-fairs

4. https://writersweekly.com/this-weeks-article/how-to-sell-your-zine-at-festivals

4. https://www.nyfa.org/opportunities/?_page=1&searchTitle=Art%20Fair&searchCity=New%20York%20City

5. https://www.artbookfairs.com/ (BEST ONE)

Trans Imaginations Workshop – NYC Trans Archives

transarchives.org

EVENTS — TRANS ART FEST

transartfest.com

Queer|Art|Pride — QUEER | ART

queer-art.org

Queerly

frigid.nyc

THE TRANS MAG

thetransmag.com

Art Book Fairs

artbookfairs.com

Trans Art Bazaar

transartbazaar.com

8 Ball Community

8ballcommunity.club

Book And Zine Fairs - Printed Matter

printedmatter.org

Art Fair and Craft Show Listings | Art Fair SourceBook

artfairsourcebook.com

Buddy Devine Art Store

buddydevineartstore.blogspot.com

BuddyDevineShop - Etsy

etsy.com

Dandy_of_the_Underworld.Brand

dandyoftheunderworldinc.blogspot.com

Earnest Brahmi (@buddy_devine_) • Instagram photos and videos

instagram.com

Buddy.Devine.Portfolio

youdonthavealifeifyourgooglingthis.wordpress.com

Buddy Devine: Athor Webiste

buddydevineathorwebsite.carrd.co

BuddyDevine

buddydevine.blogspot.com

Buddy Devine Art Store

buddydevineartstore.blogspot.com

BuddyDevine

buddydevine.blogspot.com

FAIRS AND ART CONS (eveyrthing I need to get merch of my art to sell)

buddydevineartstore.blogspot.com

ART FAIR - SHOP, SUPPORT LOCAL ARTIST — Sanger Hall

sangerhall.com

BKABF

bkabf.info

Home - Brooklyn Book Festival

brooklynbookfestival.org

BOMB Magazine | Small Press Flea 2024

bombmagazine.org

Announcing BAXTER ST’s 2025-26 Guest Curatorial Exhibitions | Baxter St at CCNY

baxterst.org

Scholaztic Zine Fair 2024 | Barnard College

barnard.edu

Typographics – Book Fair

2017.typographics.com

Rainbow Book Fair

rainbowbookfair.com

Configure | Sticker Mule

stickermule.com

Shopify: The All-in-One Commerce Platform for Businesses - Shopify

shopify.com

Free, Easy Online Stores for Artists & Small Businesses

bigcartel.com

Plan, start, grow, and advertise your small business

business.yelp.com

Launch and Grow Your Business | ZenBusiness®

zenbusiness.com

Incorporate Online | Same Day Processing. 3 Easy Steps. | Incorporate Online | Incorporate in |

swyftfilings.com

USA LLC

usa-llc-filing.com

Square: Sign in to Your Dashboard & Manage your Business

app.squareup.com

Best Business Loans

bestbusinessloansonline.com

Loan for Small Business - Credibly

credibly.com

There's an easier way to manage events!

eventeny.com

NY QUEER ZINE FAIR

nyqzf.com

Instagram

instagram.com

Rainbow Book Fair

rainbowbookfair.com

NYC Anarchist Book Fair

anarchistbookfair.net

newyorkbookfestival.com

Printed Matter’s Art Book Fairs

printedmatterartbookfairs.org

NYABF 2025

printedmatterartbookfairs.org

Home - Printed Matter

printedmatter.org

Harlem | Harlem Book Fair

harlembookfair.com

GVABF Greenwich Village Antiquarian Book Fair

squarespace.com

BOMB Magazine | Small Press Flea 2024

bombmagazine.org

newyorkbookfestival.com

Post: Edit

blogger.com

New York Fairs and Festivals, Craft Shows, Art Fairs, Events

fairsandfestivals.net

Trans Art Market Vendor Application 2025

docs.google.com

Cut+Paste Magazine | Discover Creative Inspiration — Join Now

cutpastemagazine.com

Dacia Gallery - Group Form

forms.unleashedideas.com

VGen | For the love of human creativity

vgen.co

TAB December 2024 APPLICATION

docs.google.com

Your art social network ✦ Kirke

kirke.social

Apply Now » Brooklyn | The Other Art Fair

theotherartfair.com

The Best Platforms to Buy and Sell Art Commissions in 2025

morgan-shae.com

TRANS ART FEST

transartfest.com

Custom Reusable Sticker Book

vograce.com

Brooklyn Art Meetup – Call for Artists & Vendors (FREE)

docs.google.com

Gallery of Trans Joy

queerarthub.com

Trans Imaginations Workshop – NYC Trans Archives

transarchives.org

People – NYC Trans Archives

transarchives.org

Illuminations Grant — QUEER | ART

queer-art.org

Trans Joy Archives

transjoyarchives.com

Sell with us – Grand Bazaar NYC

grandbazaarnyc.org

Market Vendor Signup Details

brooklynpop-up.com

Artsy — Discover and Buy Fine Art

artsy.net

Sell with us – Grand Bazaar NYC

grandbazaarnyc.org

The Bureau of Queer Art - Queer & Allied Artists

thebureauofqueerart.com

Market Vendor Signup Details

brooklynpop-up.com

Calendar — QUEER | ART

queer-art.org

2023 Holiday Market - Airtable

airtable.com

NYC Art Opportunities: Residency & Open Calls for 2025

artdealerstreet.com

Join our merchant community - Artists and Fleas

staging.artistsandfleas.com

Become A Vendor — A Big Gay Market

abiggaymarket.com

Greenpoint Terminal Market – A Market with a View

greenpointterminalmarket.com

The Offing - Wit Tea

theoffingmag.submittable.com

DECEMBER MARKETS 2024

docs.google.com

Queer | Art – FABnyc

fabnyc.org

https://www.brooklynpop-up.com/vendors

brooklynpop-up.com

Community

queerarthub.com

3rd & B'zaar

3rdandbzaar.com

Queer|Art|Pride — QUEER | ART

queer-art.org

Community Tables - The World's Largest Queer Comic Con

flamecon.org

NY QUEER ZINE FAIR

nyqzf.com

Big Ole Queer Market - Eventeny

eventeny.com

Festivals & Events | Fairs & Promotions | FestivalNet

festivalnet.com

Our Guide to New York Art Week 2025

artsy.net

Events in October, within 25 miles of zip 10001. Craft Shows, Music Festivals, Craft Fairs, Fine

festivalnet.com

Artexpo New York - April 9-12, 2026 | AGI Fine Art

artfairs.agifineart.com

Find My Markets

findmymarkets.com

Open Call October 2025: Fractured Beauty: The Elegance of Imperfection – Curating Innovation

bushwickgallery.com

Craft Shows, Art & Craft Fairs, Street Fairs, Festivals and More

craftmasternews.com

Payments | Kindle Direct Publishing

kdpreports.amazon.com

Orders | Kindle Direct Publishing

kdpreports.amazon.com

FREE ARTS NYC

freeartsnyc.org

Classes & Workshops | The New York Public Library

nypl.org

Art Space NYC

artspacenyc.com

Home | BRIC

bricartsmedia.org

Availabilities - Industry City

industrycity.com

New York Zine Fairs to sign up for:

8 Ball Zine Fair, New York City
Brooklyn Art Book Fair, Brooklyn
Brooklyn Antiquarian Book Fair, Brooklyn
Brooklyn Book Festival, Brooklyn
Brooklyn Small Press Flea, Brooklyn
Greenwich Village Antiquarian Book Fair, Manhattan
Harlem Book Fair, Harlem
New York Antiquarian Book Fair, New York City
NY Art Book Fair, New York City
New York Book Festival, New York City
NYC Anarchist Book Fair, New York City
Other Islands Book Fair, Brooklyn
Pete’s Mini Zine Fest, Brooklyn
Rainbow Book Fair, New York City
Rochester Antiquarian Book Fair, Rochester
Scholaztic Zine Fair, New York City
Typographics Book Fair, New York City
Zine & Self-Published Photo Book Fair, New York City

Things to print my Designs on/Sell: (ways to print my desgin/order in bulk)

1. Stickers. https://www.stickermule.com/stores

2. Key chains https://www.stickylife.com/custom-key-chain?srsltid=AfmBOoqJnIWEzzcZEEM9RmiHoM-Cog_KsUQlvWkTMJe_n9Zxa20e-7ND

4. Original Zines. (printing) https://www.bestypeimaging.com/printing-services/zine-printing/

https://sohorepro.com/

5. Pins.

https://www.stickermule.com/custom-buttons

6. Mugs

https://printify.com/cpc_nb_selling_made_simple_10/?gad_campaignid=21834880034&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw6s7CBhACEiwAuHQcks9MVCF8XKf8gP1yS_iIABzNzsNvW2-w0x4Mbwgx3v2tpdk2jTOu5hoCkgYQAvD_BwE&utm_campaign=NB_products_top3_US&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=custom%20mug%20maker

7. T-shirt/hoodies:

https://www.customink.com/products/t-shirts/4

8. Patches.

https://www.thestudio.com/custom-patches/?matchtype=&network=g&adcopy=755849082238&adpos=&utm_device=c&utm_campaign=Adenergy_DSA_Test_us&utm_adgroup=DSA&keywordid=dsa-1463309380937&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc_search&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20920580826&gclid=CjwKCAjw6s7CBhACEiwAuHQckotNX6yILBkQ59SkW7alOluvtPVhAU02HxS3jSRW2nU-hbctVwmTCRoCBC0QAvD_BwE

9. Notebooks:

https://www.flashbay.com/notebooks/draft?device=c&device_model=&network=g&campaign=usa-optm-notebook&adgroup=-consolidated-converters^&keyword=customized%20notebooks&matchtype=p&loc_user=1022698&loc_int=&campaignid=18938362951&adgroupid=159308483455&keywordid=kwd-147319544&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18938362951&gclid=CjwKCAjw6s7CBhACEiwAuHQckrWlGSsKf5gKlIaOKHPee090cOUlgN-ag7mxf-juimIpjrGG3fsIPhoC354QAvD_BwE

10. Beanie. https://www.customink.com/products/hats/beanies/39

11. Business Cards : https://www.vistaprint.com/?PCXTVATINCLUSIVE=&couponCode=NEW20&utm_id=2B06395270880023125125&coupon=&partner=google&ps_vtp=1935593|401094919||kwd-104664860|c|9004331||g&ps_vtp2=g|vistaprint|e|353716832146|||||&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1935593&gclid=CjwKCAjw6s7CBhACEiwAuHQckrXkExa1T7EMLL_NYhL8Yd9iJXqBZYvplDZzWmMobUfpzprI3G_MGBoCX3EQAvD_BwE

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