BLKMKT: An online marketplace for artwork by Black artists

Hi everyone! My name is Tatiana, the founder of BlkArthouse and the BLKMKT. The idea for BlkArthouse was first sparked when I wanted to start collecting art by Black artists--I wanted something that reflected my identity as a Black woman and I wanted to better support and invest in the Black community. Fast forward to summer 2020 after George Floyd was murdered and droves of people started actively searching for ways to uplift and invest in Black businesses. Notably, more people were interested in Black art, but there was still an absence of a central space dedicated to investing in Black art. After talking with and interviewing Black artists around the country, I quickly realized they also needed support and a community to reach newer and broader audiences (for reference, Black artists are only showcased 1.8% of the time at major arts institutions). There needed to be a bridge between those that wanted to invest in art by Black artists and Black artists who wanted to reach broader audiences. So I started BlkArthouse, a social enterprise dedicated to Black artists and artwork. Last month we launched the BLKMKT, a multi-vendor marketplace for Black artists to sell their artwork (sort of like Etsy for Black artists). Artists are given autonomy over the kind of art they submit, their prices, and their fulfillment. Our current categories of art are originals, prints, and photography (possibly considering NFTs in the future). I'm new to Product Hunt and the general tech community, so any tips/advice are much appreciated! Please check us out!