Welcome to your quarterly update for the Retail Trends Design Challenge. As part of our ongoing effort to connect independent artists with major retailers, this challenge invites you to create designs inspired by the current trends our retail partners are exploring. With opportunities to see your art featured in popular stores like Hot Topic, Urban Outfitters, Spencers, and many more, this challenge is a great way to grow your brand and reach new audiences. Participating in this challenge not onlyRead more
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Unlocking Opportunities: Officially Licensed Design Challenges at Threadless
Design Challenges not only encourage artists to push their creative boundaries, but also give them chances to win additional earnings and expose their art to Threadless fans around the world. While these challenges typically have general themes, like “hugs” or “goblincore,” our officially licensed Design Challenges are centered around intellectual properties with large fan bases—like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Jurassic Park. Presented in collaboration with our retail and licensing partners, these special challenges unlock opportunities that go well beyondRead more
The Secret to Winning Over Retail Partners: A Guide for Artist Shop Owners
For Artist Shop owners looking to elevate their designs and presence in the retail space, the journey might seem daunting. However, with the right strategies and some patience, this venture could unlock additional revenue streams for your brand. (Plus, seeing your art in popular stores and online catalogs is an incredible feeling!) As a part of the Threadless community, you’re already surrounded by resources and opportunities to expand your horizons. Let’s explore how you can make the most of themRead more
10 Steps to Earning $1,000+ Monthly with Your Shop
I’m Justyna, owner of two Threadless Artist Shops, Fox Shiver and TRUFFLEPIG. I’m here to share some advice on how to run a successful shop that brings in money. When I started making designs, I was bad at drawing, had no followers on social media, and earned nothing. I didn’t even have any designs to add when I opened my first shop. It took me days to make one, and then weeks to add it to my store, because IRead more
Three Ways to Make Money at Threadless
For many members of the Threadless community, making art is a lifelong passion. But how does an artist turn that passion into not just money, but a reliable source of income? That’s what Threadless focuses on since we set up shop more than two decades ago. Over the years, we’ve partnered with thousands of independent artists, many of whom experienced great success. Some have even gone on to create their own businesses. And we couldn’t be more excited! If you’reRead more
25 reasons why Artist Shops by Threadless is better for artists than marketplaces like Redbubble
Learn why Artist Shops by Threadless makes artists more money then POD (print on-demand) marketplaces like Redbubble, Society6, Zazzle, Cafepress, Spreadshirt, etc. Read more