UK ARTISTS LIMITED

What UK ARTISTS LIMITED does

UK Artists Limited operates an online art gallery marketplace headquartered in Royal Leamington Spa, England (registered company number 7421799). Founded in 2010 and operating as a privately held micro-business with 1-10 employees, the company runs ukartistsonline.com, an e-commerce platform connecting more than 300 hand-picked UK-based artists with buyers of original and reproduced artwork across categories including paintings, drawings, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.

The platform is a web-based marketplace built around artist subscriptions and marketplace commissions. Artists must subscribe to display products, and UK Artists acts as a non-exclusive sales agent, deducting commission from each sale after buyer confirmation and remitting the balance to the artist. Pricing spans entry-level products such as £4 greeting cards and £40-45 open edition prints, up through £125-£599 limited edition canvas prints and original works priced from £200 to over £6,930. Underlying technology comprises standard e-commerce infrastructure with secure payment processing via PayPal and major credit/debit cards, multi-channel social commerce touchpoints (Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, LionsHome, Google Apps), Mailchimp-driven email marketing, and physical sales through art exhibitions and fairs.

UK Artists serves a hybrid customer base: individual art collectors and home decor buyers are the primary segment, while a secondary corporate and institutional segment supplies artworks for office lobbies and corporate collections at clients including Barclays Canary Wharf, Petro Canada London Bridge, EY, Microsoft, Baker McKenzie, and Moore Kingston Smith. Distribution is UK-domestic-first with free UK mainland delivery, 14-day no-quibble returns, and PayPal Pay in 3/4 installment options. The platform also offers a Virtual Exhibition Gallery (E-Gallery), Gift Vouchers, and a partnership with Health Staff Discounts to reach NHS employees.

Name

UK ARTISTS LIMITED

Legal name

UK Artists Limited

Website

https://ukartistsonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK Artists Limited operates an online art gallery marketplace at ukartistsonline.com, connecting more than 300 UK-based artists with individual collectors and corporate buyers seeking original works, prints, and reproductions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Art Marketplace

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920), Art Dealers (45992)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Online art gallery
• Original artwork sales
• Art prints marketplace
• UK artist platform
• Art marketplace commissions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leamington Spa

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commission on Sales: UK Artists acts as a non-exclusive agent for artists selling products through the website. The company deducts commission from sales and pays the balance to artists after buyer confirmation of receipt and applicable period.
2. Subscription Fees: Artists must become subscribers to display products on the website, suggesting a subscription-based revenue component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

UK Artists runs an online gallery marketplace at ukartistsonline.com where hand-picked UK-based professional artists list and sell original paintings, drawings, printmaking, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and reproductions (Giclee prints, limited edition and open edition prints, greeting cards). The company operates as a non-exclusive sales agent, retaining a commission on sales and paying artists after buyer confirmation of receipt.

Product overview

UK Artists operates a single unified online art marketplace platform at ukartistsonline.com that connects independent UK artists with buyers. The platform offers two main product lines: Original Artworks (paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media) and Prints/Reproductions (Giclee prints, limited edition canvas prints, digital art). Additional features include a Virtual Exhibition Gallery for curated online shows and Gift Vouchers. Artists can subscribe to become members and list their work, with the Company acting as their non-exclusive sales agent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Original Artworks Original paintings, drawings, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and mixed media pieces created by UK-based artists, ranging from £200 to over £6,930; sold to individual collectors and corporate buyers.
• Limited Edition Prints Limited edition canvas prints and prints (typically editions of 150) priced from £125 to £599, marketed to corporate buyers and individual collectors.
• Open Edition Prints and Reproductions Giclee prints, digital art, and open edition reproductions such as the British Birds Series, British Mammals Series, and greeting cards (e.g., Robin Greeting Card at £4), with prices ranging from about £4 to £45.
• Art Gift Vouchers Art-themed gift vouchers available for purchase as gifts for art enthusiasts, accessible via a dedicated Gift Vouchers page.
• Artist Subscriber Platform Subscription service for UK-based artists to register and list products on ukartistsonline.com, with UK Artists acting as a non-exclusive sales agent that deducts commission on sales and remits the balance to artists after buyer confirmation.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LionsHomeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArt and interiors partner whose logo appears in the sponsors section of the website
• Health Staff DiscountsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNHS rainbow badge partnership with health staff discounts program
• H M Graphics - Bespoke Picture FramingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBespoke picture framing partner listed in sponsors section, providing framing services for artworks purchased through UK Artists
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary payment processor for secure transactions. Accepts PayPal, credit cards, debit cards. Also used for Pay in 3 and Pay in 4 interest-free installment options.
• Social Media Platforms (Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media platforms used as alternative sales mediums and marketing channels. Company maintains active presence on all major platforms.
• MailchimpcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail service provider used for marketing communications including newsletters, special offers, and promotional emails to subscribers
• Third-party Delivery PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal delivery partners used to ship artwork from artists to buyers

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDv-vWBsX5Q7YK_0aE2IgHg?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/UkArtistsOnline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uk-artists-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/ukartistsonline
• Pinterestpinterest.co.uk/ukartists

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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