Independent art curators and small business owners face challenges in sourcing art and trinkets from independent artists. This problem affects individuals who want to start a small online business focused on featuring artists in their region. The lack of a clear process to source goods can hinder the establishment and growth of such businesses.
Pain Points
- Lack of clear process to source goods from independent artists
- Uncertainty in approaching artists for bulk purchases
- Difficulty in finding artists who sell their work in bulk
- Challenges in curating a diverse collection of art and trinkets
- Limited market reach due to niche market focus
Hi! I really enjoy stores like Daddy and the Muscle Academy (Bangkok), miniSUPER Sticker Club (online), and MADBACON (Bangkok) etc that curate and sell independent art and trinkets by artists like sticker sets, zines, small art prints, keychains, and other stationery goods. I would like to start a small online business focused on featuring artists in my region, hosted on Instagram to start with as I expect this is a pretty niche market and I won't have many customers. My question is specifically about sourcing these goods from artists. Do I just reach out to them via email or whatever, state my purpose, and ask if they sell their work in bulk? Thank you.