Commission artworks and impactful projects with trusted artists
Create, track, and measure art collaborations easily with abcollab
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What is abcollab?
abcollab is a platform that helps you commission art and creative projects quickly and clearly.
We connect you with vetted visual artists and provide the tools to brief, price, and manage collaborations in one place.
Our vision is a world where art is integrated into everyday life, enriching people, places, and ideas.
Our mission is to simplify creative collaborations and open opportunities for artists, while helping businesses use art in impactful ways.
Our Core Benefits
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Our Core Benefits *
01. Collaborate with Curated Talent
48-hour artist match: every artist on abcollab is pre-approved for quality and availability for collaborations.
02. Direct Access, No Middlemen
Built-in messaging: reach out to artists instantly. Share briefs and move projects forward β all in-platform.
03. Easy, Secure Project Payment
After finalising project details, process payment securely. No need to chase invoices or manage paperwork.
04. Access Industry Insights
Get exclusive anonymised reports on art collaborations. See how others collaborate, price, and deliver, so you can make smarter decisions on your next campaign.
What You Can Create with Artists
Need support on your first project?
Ask us and get personal guidance at no extra cost β our early adopter offer covers it.
How It Works
For Clients
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Search manually or post a brief outlining your project and brand goals.
Didnβt find your match? Ask us, and weβll step in and deliver curated results within 48 hours.
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Review your matches or message artists directly.
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Approve your collaborator and pay securely in-platform.
After the project, share key outcomes to help shape a fairer art market, and get access to exclusive industry benchmarks in return.
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Apply to join our artist network. Once approved, fill out your profile to showcase your background and vision.
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Apply to briefs that compliment your practice or get direct messages from potential clients.
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Request payments directly on abcollab, deliver the project, and share your results to help shape better tools β for artists, by artists.
For Artists
Art Drives Growth. Itβs measurable
βCustomers are willing to pay up to 20% more when products feature artful design or custom visuals.β
β McKinsey/BCG Creative Economy Insight, 2022
βIn Marquetteβs 2022 economic impact study, every $1 invested in public art returned $1.75 into the local economy.β
β City of Marquette Economic Impact Study, cited by Word on the Street, 2025
βMurals attract approximately 30% more foot traffic and increase nearby business activity.β
β University of Cincinnati researchers, NEA-funded studies, 2024
βEmployees given more control over their workplace environment and access to art saw productivity increase by up toβ―32%.β
β Exeter University study, 2010
Who Our Artists Work With
We represent 100+ pre-selected emerging UK visual artists: painters, sculptors, illustrators.