WNC Artist Market

30/05/2025

26/05/2025

How to Frame the Value of Your Art (So It Feels Worth Every Penny)
People don’t just buy art—they buy emotion, story, and connection. If they feel the value, they won’t question the price. Here’s how to help them see it:

People don’t just buy art—they buy emotion, story, and connection. If they feel the value, they won’t question the price.Here’s how to help them see it

25/05/2025

How to Price Your Art with Confidence
Avoid These Common Artist Pricing Traps
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Pricing your art isn’t just a numbers game—it’s a confidence game. And unfortunately, too many artists fall into the same traps when setting prices. Here are the big ones to avoid

25/05/2025

The Vision Behind WNC Artist Market: Artists Helping Artists
At the heart of the WNC Artist Market is a simple, powerful idea: artists building something for artists. This platform wasn’t born in a boardroom—it came out of the lived experience of two people who know what it’s like to create, to hustle, and to be overlooked by big platforms and gallery gatekeepers.
Chris and Carol, the team behind the WNC Artist Market, are both deeply rooted in the creative world. Chris began his journey as an artist in the late ’70s, selling etched slate at art shows up and down the East Coast. He later built a decades-long career in design, marketing, and web development—but he never stopped being an artist at heart. Along the way, he also taught marketing for artists at the School of the Arts in Ludlow, Vermont—an experience that shaped his passion for helping creatives succeed not just in their studios, but in the marketplace.
Carol brings 16 years of marketing and sales expertise from the Biltmore Estate, where she connected visitors with meaningful, story-driven experiences. That same instinct for storytelling and presentation now helps local artists stand out and get seen.
Together, Chris and Carol created what Asheville and Western North Carolina have long needed: a dedicated online marketplace where local artists aren’t buried by algorithms or charged outrageous commissions. Instead, they’re supported by real people who understand the work, the struggle, and the value behind every piece of art.
This isn’t Etsy. This isn’t corporate. This is personal. Built by artists, for artists—with real marketing muscle behind it.
And that’s exactly why it works.

Explore and purchase unique artwork from talented artists in Western North Carolina. Support local art and find the perfect piece for your space.

18/05/2025

Before it's listed, it's crafted.
Every piece you'll find in the WNC Artist Market starts here—at the workbench, the easel, the studio table.
We're almost ready to open the doors, and you're going to love what these hands have made.
🎨 Follow us on Facebook to meet the makers and see it all come together: https://www.facebook.com/wncartistmarket

16/05/2025

Your Art Deserves to Be Seen -

A professional, low-fee marketplace where you can showcase your work, connect with local buyers, and actually keep more of what you earn.

16/05/2025

Tired of Etsy’s fees or getting buried on Instagram? WNC Artist Market is a new platform built just for artists in Western North Carolina.

✅ No tech headaches
✅ Lower fees than galleries or Etsy
✅ Your own online shop
✅ We bring buyers to you
✅ Local art. Local buyers.

Whether you’re in galleries or just starting out, this is your chance to sell your work online—with support and visibility.
👉 Apply today and be part of our early launch:
https://wncartistmarket.com/your-artist-market/
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Founding artists get premium promotion and launch placement. Don’t miss out.

15/05/2025

We’re building something beautiful behind the scenes…
A place where Western NC’s finest artists can shine—and you can shop straight from the source.
Handmade, heartfelt, and just about ready to launch.
🎨 Want in early? Follow us on Facebook to see it come to life: https://www.facebook.com/wncartistmarket

15/05/2025

Gratitude for the River Arts District

Every grassroots project needs champions—and we’ve been lucky to have two right from the start.

Heather Clements at the River Arts District has been a tremendous help—offering encouragement, guidance, and genuine support for what we’re building with WNC Artist Market.

And Tim Reaves—thank you for your enthusiasm, your connections, and your belief in the potential of this platform. You’ve both helped us feel welcome, supported, and energized.

It means the world to us to have people in the creative community who believe in the vision of giving WNC artists a better way to share and sell their work.

We’re just getting started, but the momentum is real—and we’re deeply grateful to be walking this path alongside folks like you.

15/05/2025

Third time’s the charm!
We’re back—again.
Sorry for the rough start. Facebook kept suspending our account (and never really told us why). So now, we’re rebuilding from scratch and rejoining everything.
If you’re seeing this, thank you for sticking with us. Let’s get this thing rolling for real.
—Chris & Carol
WNC Artist Market