Art Of Where

What Art Of Where does

Art of Where is a Montreal-based on-demand manufacturer and drop shipping service for art-based businesses, founded in 2011 and operating with 11–50 employees from a single production studio in Mount Royal, Quebec. The company serves independent artists, illustrators, graphic designers, and small e-commerce sellers on platforms such as Etsy, Shopify, Squarespace, and Big Cartel, enabling them to monetize original artwork on physical products without holding inventory. Its core customers are SMB-level creators and online store operators who need flexible, low-minimum print-on-demand fulfillment.

The company's core technology centers on sublimation and proprietary reactive digital printing on fabric, combined with in-house cut-and-sew manufacturing. The reactive printing process involves pretreating natural fabrics, printing with reactive inks, steaming at 102°C, and washing, producing permanent, wash-fast color without altering fabric hand. Art of Where produces 139+ customizable SKUs across apparel, bags and totes, accessories, home and living products, stationery, and 26 fabric types (cotton, silk, performance polyester, woven polyester, vegan leather), with local fabric development in Montreal and OEKO-TEX, Blue Sign, and GOTS-certified finishing chemicals.

Art of Where earns revenue through three channels: (1) drop shipping fulfillment, where it manufactures and ships directly to end customers on behalf of its business clients at wholesale pricing; (2) wholesale product sales with minimum order quantities of 6 units per design/size; and (3) custom branding services including labels, artist cards, and stickers. Pricing is unit-based with sellers setting their own retail margins (e.g., makeup bags wholesale at $13.65, duvet covers drop-ship at $68–$100, fabrics priced $27–$36 per meter). Its GTM is product-led: a self-serve Design Lab and realistic 3D mockups allow sellers to prototype listings, push them into connected storefronts, and rely on automated order syncing for blind fulfillment.

Name

Art Of Where

Legal name

Art of Where

Website

https://artofwhere.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Art of Where is a Montreal-based print-on-demand manufacturer specializing in drop shipping custom printed apparel, accessories, home decor, and fabrics for artists, illustrators, and e-commerce SMBs selling on Shopify, Etsy, and Squarespace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Print-on-Demand Custom Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990), Stationery Product Manufacturing (322230)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Printing Operations (Rotary/Flat/Digital/Sublimation) (IMAOACAC)

Keywords

• Print on demand
• Drop shipping fulfillment
• Custom apparel printing
• Fabric printing services
• Wholesale custom printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Drop Shipping Fulfillment: Art of Where manufactures and ships custom printed products directly to customers on behalf of their business customers. Sellers set their own retail prices and Art of Where charges wholesale/dropship prices for production and fulfillment.
2. Wholesale Product Sales: Direct purchase of custom printed products at wholesale prices with minimum quantity requirements (typically 6 units of same design/size).
3. Custom Labels and Packaging: Branded packaging options including custom labels, artist cards, and stickers for product branding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Art of Where is an on-demand manufacturer of cut-and-sew clothing and printed products specializing in drop shipping for art-based businesses. It produces custom-printed apparel, accessories, home decor, stationery, and fabrics using proprietary reactive and sublimation printing, then ships the finished products directly to the end customers of its business clients via integrations with Shopify, Etsy, Squarespace, and Big Cartel.

Product overview

Art of Where is a print-on-demand custom product manufacturer and drop shipping service based in Montreal, Canada. The company produces custom printed wearable garments, accessories, home decor, and fabrics by the meter. The product portfolio includes T-shirts, skirts, leggings, scarves, tote bags, makeup bags, backpacks, duvet covers, pillow cases, blankets, notebooks, aluminum prints, stainless steel drinkware, pet accessories, stickers, and over 26 different fabric types (cotton, silk, polyester, vegan leather). The platform integrates with Shopify, Etsy, Squarespace, and Big Cartel for seamless e-commerce fulfillment. Products are made in-house with reactive printing technology that bonds inks permanently into natural fibers for wash-fast, vibrant prints.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Aluminum Prints High-definition sublimation printing on glossy aluminum panels with vibrant color and sharp detail; lightweight, durable, and ready to hang. Designed for artists to sell through their own stores.
• T-Shirts Custom printed t-shirts in various fits and styles for artists and resellers to sell through their own stores.
• Glitter Skirts Shimmery performance stretch skirts with fitted waist and drape, available in flare and fitted styles.
• Silk Scarves Classic silk fabric scarves with machine rolled edge finishing for artists and resellers.
• Tote Bags Various tote bag styles including Basic Tote, Urban Tote, Market Tote, and more.
• Vegan Leather Tote Bags Textured vegan leather totes with inner pockets and magnetic closure.
• Notebooks Hand-cut notebooks with glue binding and rounded corners.
• Cotton Sateen Duvet Covers Printed duvet covers made from 100% cotton sateen with smooth silky surface, available in Twin, Double, Queen, and King sizes.
• Pillow Cases Custom printed pillow cases available in various fabrics including cotton canvas, poly canvas, velveteen, and cotton linen.
• Cotton Fabrics Custom printed cotton fabrics by the meter including Cotton Silk, Cotton Sateen, Organic Cotton Hemp, Cotton Linen, Cotton Canvas, and Organic Quilting Cotton.
• Performance Polyester Fabrics High spandex performance fabrics including Glitter Performance Knit, Spun Polyester, Peachskin, Swimknit, Luxeform Performance, and Silky Knit.
• Woven Polyester Fabrics Woven polyester fabrics including Minky, Heavy Satin, Velveteen, Satin Charmeuse, Polychiffon, Matte Crepe, Poly Canvas, and Poly Twill.
• Silk Fabrics Luxurious silk fabrics including Silk Twill, Silk Charmeuse, and Silk Habotai.
• Vegan Leathers Vegan leather fabrics including Pebble, Fine Grain, and Crinkle textures.
• Makeup Bags Structured bags with metal zipper and vegan leather tab, including vegan leather variants.
• Vegan Leather Crossbody Purses Compact crossbody purses in smooth vegan leather with metal hardware.
• Vegan Leather Backpacks Smooth vegan leather backpacks with metal hardware and adjustable straps.
• Drawstring Bags Lightweight microfiber drawstring bags with DT-Film print and zipper pocket, including premium variants with polycanvas.
• Carry-All Bags Envelope bags with metal zipper and vegan leather tab.
• Pencil Cases Portable unlined zipper pouches for pens and tools.
• Blankets Soft double-thick minky blankets with rounded finished edges.
• Coasters PVC coasters that resist heat and moisture to protect surfaces.
• Holiday Stockings Classic stockings with 4.5 inch foldover and hang loop.
• Printed Patches Waterproof PVC patches with iron-on backing in 4 shapes, each in 2 sizes.
• Stainless Steel Water Bottles Double-walled 24 oz design with twist top and carry loop.
• Stainless Steel Tumblers Double-walled 20 oz design with slide top and straw.
• Desk Mats Functional desk mats with super-smooth cushioned front and non-slip back.
• Pet Bowls Stainless steel, non-slip insulated pet bowls available in 2 sizes.
• Placemats Linen-look placemats that give a modern twist to any table setting.
• Vegan Leather Placemats Fine grain vegan leather surface with rounded laser-cut edges.
• Cotton/Silk Bandanas Airy cotton/silk bandanas available in 7 sizes.
• Tablecloths Linen-look and Cotton Sateen tablecloths in various sizes.
• Peachskin Draped Kimonos Cascade front robes with short sleeves in peachskin jersey fabric.
• Permanent Stickers Glossy raised stickers for almost any surface.
• Unisex Joggers Tri-blend fleece joggers with shaped seams and roomy pockets.
• Polo Shirts Cotton pique polo shirts available in fitted and unisex styles with structured collar and button placket.
• Athletic Crop Tops Fitted racerback crop tops with smooth performance stretch, available in glitter variants.
• Yoga Shorts High waist support yoga shorts with flexible performance stretch, available in glitter variants.
• Tea Towels Cotton linen canvas tea towels with double fold edges and hang loop.
• Drop Shipping Fulfillment Service Art of Where manufactures and ships custom printed products directly to end customers on behalf of its business customers. Sellers set their own retail prices in their connected stores and Art of Where charges wholesale/dropship prices for production and fulfillment, with no minimum orders for drop shipping.
• Custom Labels and Packaging Branded packaging options including custom labels, artist cards, and stickers for product branding on drop ship or wholesale orders.
• Wholesale Product Sales Direct purchase of custom printed products at wholesale prices with minimum quantity requirements (typically 6 units of same design/size) for retailers and resellers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders arrive before promised delivery dates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial e-commerce platform integration allowing Shopify store owners to seamlessly connect their stores for automated order syncing and drop shipping fulfillment.
• EtsycoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Etsy marketplace enabling Etsy sellers to fulfill custom printed product orders through Art of Where's drop shipping service.
• SquarespacecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Squarespace e-commerce platform allowing Squarespace users to connect their stores for automated order processing and fulfillment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Printful: Printful is the largest direct competitor — a print-on-demand drop shipping service with in-house production, integrations with Shopify/Etsy/Squarespace/WooCommerce, and a broad catalog spanning apparel, accessories, and home goods. Both companies target the same SMB/artists segment with similar platform-integrated drop shipping models; Printful is the scale leader, Art of Where differentiates on Made-in-Canada and in-house cut-and-sew.
• Printify: Printify operates a print-on-demand marketplace that connects sellers to a global network of third-party print providers, with deep Shopify and Etsy integrations. Same target customer (SMB sellers), same core value proposition (no inventory + automated fulfillment), though Printify's distributed printer model contrasts with Art of Where's single-site in-house production.
• TeePublic: TeePublic is a creator-economy marketplace where artists upload designs that are printed on apparel and accessories on demand. Comparable to Art of Where in artist-first positioning and POD model, though TeePublic owns the storefront whereas Art of Where empowers artists to sell in their own stores via integrations.
• Gooten: Gooten provides on-demand manufacturing and drop shipping fulfillment through a global network of production partners, with integrations to Shopify, Etsy, BigCommerce, and others. Comparable to Art of Where in business model (POD for SMB sellers), product categories (apparel, home decor, accessories), and channel strategy (platform integrations); Gooten is more diversified geographically while Art of Where is more vertically integrated in one site.
• Gelato: Gelato is a global print-on-demand network with 100+ production partners in 30+ countries, offering localized production for sellers worldwide. Highly comparable to Art of Where in target customer (creators, SMBs) and product scope (apparel, wall art, accessories, print products); Gelato's distributed model is the international-scale counterpoint to Art of Where's centralized Montreal operation.
• SPOD (Spread Group): SPOD is Spread Group's print-on-demand drop shipping service offering apparel, accessories, and home goods via in-house European and US production facilities, with Shopify/Etsy integrations. Directly comparable to Art of Where on integration depth, product categories, and target audience; SPOD has multi-region production advantages while Art of Where emphasizes Made-in-Canada craftsmanship.
• CustomCat: CustomCat is a print-on-demand apparel specialist with direct-to-garment and embroidery capabilities serving Shopify, Etsy, and other SMB channels. Comparable in target customer and Shopify/Etsy integration focus, though CustomCat is apparel-heavy whereas Art of Where spans apparel, home decor, fabrics, and accessories.

Broad incumbents

• Redbubble: Redbubble is a global artist marketplace offering print-on-demand apparel, stickers, home decor, and accessories. Similar to Art of Where in product categories and artist-centric model; Redbubble operates at much larger scale globally and owns the marketplace, contrasting with Art of Where's B2B drop shipping focus.
• Society6: Society6 is an artist marketplace where creators sell wall art, home decor, apparel, and accessories that are produced on demand. Comparable to Art of Where's product breadth (art prints, home goods, apparel) and artist target customer; however Society6 owns the marketplace while Art of Where powers drop shipping for sellers' own stores.

Emerging players

• Apliiq: Apliiq is a print-on-demand apparel and accessories manufacturer focused on private-label and custom branding (woven labels, neck prints, packaging) for Shopify and Etsy sellers. Directly comparable to Art of Where's custom labels/packaging offering and SMB drop shipping model, though narrower in product range (apparel-focused vs. Art of Where's broader catalog).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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