For artists // Now accepting applications
Take your art
further.
CANVASD connects a global roster of artists, premium manufacturing partners, and customers seeking original, hyper-personalized products. Our platform brings high-quality, limited-edition art to sports equipment and other functional surfaces, transforming the gear you love into moving art.
featured
Artists
New revenue and new audiences for your original work. You create. We handle the rest.New revenue and audiences. You create. We handle the rest.
Co-brand fabricators
A turnkey stream of demand, with no added marketing, design or customer-service cost.Turnkey demand. No added marketing, design or service cost.
global
Customers
Premium, personalized gear that reflects who they are, with limited-edition art or their own.Premium, personalized gear that reflects who they are.
Personalized gear
Sports equipment, musical instruments, home goods, textiles, apparel, and more.Sports gear, instruments, home goods, textiles, apparel.
The platform that connects & runs it all
How it works
You license your art, our manufacturing partners produce it, and we run everything in between.
Who are we looking for?
Artists who create original artwork in any style or printable medium. Specifically, emerging and independent artists, but also established creators, internationally recognized names and celebrities, and differently-abled artists, including autistic, disabled, and neurodivergent talent.
We look for a strong artistic identity and work that translates well to products. No AI-generated art.
What's a limited-edition drop?
Each artwork is released in a set number of units per product, sometimes for a limited time only. The same piece can be licensed for several products, each with its own edition limit. Limited-edition releases fuel demand and preserve the rarity, originality, and lasting value of every piece of gear.
Your art stays yours
You keep the copyright. We license only the specific rights you agree to.You keep the copyright. We license only what you agree to.
Earn royalties
Earn monthly royalties and track your earnings and audience insights in your artist portal.
Set it & forget it
We run production, sales, shipping, marketing, and customer service. You keep making art.We run production, sales, shipping, marketing, and support. You keep making art.
New audiences
Reach people who might never find you in a gallery, a shop or your own feed.Reach people beyond galleries and your own feed.
The opportunity
One artwork.
Many canvases.
License your existing work across a growing range of products. We'll launch with basketball HOOP ART in December 2026, then add new categories over time.
Artwork credits
AI
Artwork credits
Artwork credits
Artwork credits
And from there
- Sports accessories
- Musical instruments
- Apparel & textiles
- Home goods
- Art prints & collectibles
Concept imagery for illustrative purposes only. Artwork remains the property of its respective copyright holders. No affiliation with or endorsement of CANVASD by the featured artists is implied. All featured products are available for purchase through links in the respective artists’ credits.
Eight simple steps
How the partnership works
- 01 Apply Share your contact details, portfolio, and social links. It takes about five minutes.Share your contact details, portfolio, and social links. About five minutes.
- 02 Review Our team reviews your work, your portfolio, and your fit with CANVASD.
- 03 Select artwork Together, we choose the pieces best suited to upcoming releases.
- 04 Agree on terms We sign a licensing agreement covering products, edition limits, term, territory, and compensation.
- 05 Prepare files You supply files to our specs. We handle production prep and coordination.
- 06 Launch Your collection goes live on selected products and is promoted through our channels. Together, we cross-promote on social media to build buzz, drive traffic, and connect your audience and a global market with your art on the gear they love.Your collection goes live and is promoted through our channels. Together, we cross-promote on social media to build buzz, drive traffic, and connect your audience and a global market with your art on the gear they love.
- 07 Earn royalties Eligible customer purchases generate monthly payments under your agreement. In your artist portal, you'll be able to track featured work, sales and earnings in real time, monitor audience engagement and campaign performance, gain insights to guide future creative decisions, and connect directly with our team.
- 08 Submit more Propose new work for future drops. More releases, more ways to earn.
You
Make the art.
- Create original, human-made work
- Approve how and where it's used
- Supply print-ready files to our specs
- Share your drops with your followers
CANVASD
Handles the rest.
- Product development
- Manufacturing
- Online store & orders
- Fulfillment & shipping
- Customer service
- Marketing & launches
FAQ'S
Tap any question to open itDo I keep ownership of my art?
Yes. You keep the copyright. We only receive the usage rights in your license agreement, for specific products, editions, territories, and time periods.
How do royalties work?
You earn a set amount for each eligible unit sold, paid monthly. Rates depend on the artwork, product, edition size, and rights granted, and are agreed before anything launches.
Once featured, you’ll have access to your own artist portal to track sales and earnings, view audience engagement, track campaign performance, gain insights to inform future creative decisions, and connect directly with our team.
Is the license exclusive?
Not by default. Unless we both agree to exclusivity in writing, you're free to keep selling and licensing your work elsewhere.
Will I need to promote my drops?
We promote every release through our website, email list, and social media, as well as paid advertising. As part of our partnership, we ask you to actively cross-promote your releases on your own social channels throughout the licensing term to help build buzz, drive traffic, and expand your reach. We handle production, sales, and customer management, but specific sales and exposure aren't guaranteed.
A general overview, not legal or tax advice. Your license agreement sets out the final terms.
Can I submit AI-generated work?
No. CANVASD features only original, human-made art. Ironically, we use AI to help identify AI-generated submissions. If questions arise about the originality of your work, we may ask you to provide evidence of its human creation.
How are artists selected?
We look at artistic quality, originality, how well the work translates to products, portfolio depth, the artist's story, and fit with our creative direction. We curate every release, so applying doesn't guarantee selection. If your work isn’t selected for a particular release, you may still be a great fit for a future drop. If an opportunity aligns with your style and our creative direction, we’ll reach out.
How long will my work be featured?
Each release runs for the term and edition size set in your license. When an edition sells out or the term ends, the release closes, and you can submit new work for future drops. Top-performing and fast-selling pieces may be selected for extended releases or brought back for special events and promotions, subject to your licensing agreement.
Will I become a CANVASD employee?
No. You partner with us as an independent licensor, not an employee. We pay what's owed under your agreement, and you report that income and pay any taxes where you live. We can't offer tax advice.
Still have questions? We've got you. artists@shopcanvasd.com
Last step
Apply to feature.
About 5 minutes. No files, just links to your work. Limited spots available.
We reply within 2-3 weeks.
- 1
We review and reply within 2-3 weeks.
- 2
If it's a fit, you'll receive our private onboarding guide.
- 3
We pick artwork and complete a licensing agreement.
Questions first? artists@shopcanvasd.com
Questions first? artists@shopcanvasd.com
You're in the queue
Thank you.
Your application is in. We review every submission and aim to reply within 2-3 weeks. If your work is a fit, we'll email you our private onboarding guide and a short follow-up questionnaire.
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Hoop Art drops Dec 2026
