Should I offer my artwork on merchandise like t-shirts, mugs, and notebooks?

Yes, absolutely. When you go to any art exhibition—whether big name or small name artists—they always have a store where the artist’s work appears on t-shirts, mugs, notebooks, and other items. This is standard practice and gives buyers entry-level price points. Combined with prints at various price levels and your original work at higher prices, this creates a complete product range that serves different customers and different budgets.

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Asked by an artist asking about merchandise · Answered by Patrick · Art Business Webinar · 2026-08-31