Dot Press

Elevate Your Art

Free

Description

Dot Press provides artists and creators with a seamless way to showcase and sell their artwork online, transforming portfolios into professional storefronts at no cost. The platform allows users to offer their art as high-quality giclée prints or custom-framed pieces, with everything from printing and framing to shipping and customer service managed by Dot Press.

Artists have full control over their pricing and profits, with earnings automatically deposited after each sale. Dot Press also supports integration with existing online stores, enabling a custom framing option via embeddable buttons. With museum-quality materials and automated reporting, the service makes it simple for artists to grow their creative businesses without logistical hassles.

Key Features

Artist Storefront Creation: Instantly create a portfolio and online store for your artwork
End-to-End Fulfillment: Handles printing, framing, shipping, and customer service on every sale
Framing Integration: Add 'Buy it Framed' buttons to existing Shopify, Big Cartel, or SquareSpace stores
Automated Reporting & Payouts: Real-time sales tracking and automatic profit transfers via Stripe
Customizable Pricing: Artists set their own prices, print sizes, and profit margins
Museum-Quality Materials: Uses archival pigment inks and all-wood, acid-free frames
No Upfront Costs: Free to use with profits paid out after each sale
Flexible Usage Modes: Use as a full storefront or as a fulfillment-only service
Direct Artist Profits: Artists receive 90% of print sales and a percentage of framing revenue
Customer Support Handled: Dot Press manages all buyer communications and issues

Use Cases

Selling artwork or photography as prints and framed pieces online
Creating a professional artist portfolio with built-in ecommerce capabilities
Integrating custom framing sales with existing ecommerce stores
Automating print, frame, and delivery fulfillment for art sales
Offering museum-quality framing as an option to customers
Managing sales and payouts for creative businesses
Expanding art revenue with additional framing commission

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Dot Press handle payments and payouts to artists?

Artists set their own prices and receive 90% of the print sale price minus the cost of printing, plus a percentage of the framing revenue when applicable. All profits are automatically transferred to the artist’s bank account via Stripe when orders ship.

What fulfillment services are included with Dot Press?

Dot Press handles all aspects of order fulfillment, including printing, museum-quality custom framing, shipping, and customer support for framed and unframed art sales.

Can I integrate Dot Press with my existing online store?

Yes, you can add 'Buy it Framed' buttons compatible with platforms like Shopify, Big Cartel, and SquareSpace, allowing customers to select and purchase framed versions of your work.

What materials are used for printing and framing?

All artwork is printed with archival pigment inks to ensure longevity, and frames are crafted from all-wood profiles with acid-free matting and other archival components for museum-quality results.

Is there a fee to use Dot Press?

Dot Press is free to use for artists. The platform earns revenue by deducting production costs from each sale, with remaining profits automatically paid out to the artist.