No, Charitable Artists is a for-profit organization with a mission-driven model that supports nonprofit partners and artists alike.

All of our fundraisers are hosted online, making it easy for artists and bidders across the U.S. to participate. We prioritize accessibility, transparency, and connection—no matter the distance.

Thank you for wanting to support U.S. charities and artists. For now, only bidders living in the U.S. can participate. We hope to open this up globally soon.

Artists submit their work, and we host curated online auctions that benefit selected charities. Bidders can view, purchase, and support from anywhere in the U.S., with clear shipping and payment details provided.

Currently, we are only accepting artists who reside in the United States and can ship from a location in the United States.

Currently, only 5 works of art from any artist are accepted into auctions. Remember that we may have multiple auctions going at one time, you may have different works accepted into each with no duplicates.

All mediums are acceptable, including prints of artist’s originals.

Artist agrees that the artist's artwork and material does not contain defamatory or otherwise unlawful or inappropriate content. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to ensure that no copyright infringement has occurred and that all submitted work is their own.

Note: Artwork that is accepted into the auction will be at the discretion of the Charitable Art Auction Organizer and the benefiting Charity.

As with all artistic juried/curated endeavors, we must collect a yearly, Jury Fee from artists to cover the time of the jurors to review all artists and their work. The fee is non-refundable.

Absolutely, we endeavor to uplift the charities that our participating artists are most passionate about. Please email us @
charity-manager@charitableartists.com

YES! Let’s talk payment from your sold artwork in an Online Art Auction with Charitable Artists.

Charitable Artists utilizes a third party platform to host auctions.

💰 Payment Processing & Fees

Entity Fee Description

Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

Auction Platform $2.25 + 0.25% of total withdrawal

Fees are automatically deducted from each sale before payout distribution.

📊 Fund Distribution (Post-Fee)

RecipientPercentage of Remaining Funds

Artist 50%

501(c)3 Charity 30%

Charitable Artists 20%

Artists may choose to increase their donation percentage at any time before the auction closes. Charitable Artists’ portion remains unchanged.

⏱️ Payout Timeline

• Funds become available 6 business days after each transaction via Stripe.

• Charitable Artists will process payouts within 5–7 business days after funds clear.

• Artists are paid via check, mailed to the address on file.

🚚 Shipping Responsibilities

• Artists are responsible for shipping sold artwork to buyers.

• Shipping costs may be built into the minimum starting bid or added to the listing.

Artists have the option to either cover the cost of shipping themselves or pass that cost along to the winning bidder. All bidders and participating artists must reside within the United States, which helps simplify logistics and keep shipping costs manageable. Shipping details are clearly communicated during the bidding process to ensure transparency for everyone involved.

To ensure artwork arrives safely and professionally, we ask artists to use sturdy, protective packaging and trackable shipping services such as USPS Priority Mail, UPS, or FedEx. Artists are responsible for preparing their work for shipment, and we’re happy to offer guidance if needed. All shipments must be sent within the United States, and both artists and winning bidders must reside within the U.S.

We partner with registered 501(c)(3) organizations across a range of causes—from arts education to environmental justice. If you have a cause close to your heart, we’d love to hear about it. Send us a message on our Contact Page.

YES! Let’s talk payment from the Online Art Auction benefiting your charity.

Charitable Artists utilizes third party platform to host auctions.

💰 Payment Processing & Fees

Entity Fee Description

Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

Auction Platform $2.25 + 0.25% of total withdrawal

Fees are automatically deducted from each sale before payout distribution.

📊 Fund Distribution (Post-Fee)

Recipient Percentage of Remaining Funds

Artist 50%

501(c)3 Charity 30%

Charitable Artists 20%

⏱️ Payout Timeline

• Funds become available 6 business days after each transaction via Stripe.

• Charitable Artists will process payouts within 5–7 business days after funds clear.

• Charities are paid via check, mailed to the address on file.

That’s wonderful! Charitable Artists is designed to complement—not replace—your existing artist relationships. We offer a structured, mission-driven platform that supports fair compensation, professional visibility, and collaborative fundraising. If your artists are interested in joining our network, we’d love to welcome them and can waive the jurying process for known contributors.

Charities are also invited to nominate artists they admire or have worked with in the past. Additionally, we’re happy to explore co-branded events that amplify your mission while celebrating the creative voices already in your orbit.

We partner with registered 501(c)(3) organizations that demonstrate transparency, impact, and alignment with our mission to uplift artists and communities. Charities must be willing to actively promote the fundraisers that benefit them—through email, social media, or other outreach channels—so that artists’ efforts are amplified and the event reaches its full potential. We also welcome charity nominations from participating artists.

Absolutely! We’re always open to creative partnerships that align with our mission. Reach out on our Contact Form.