Cohart operates with a 0% commission model. We only charge a small 2.9% transaction fee, which covers the cost of processing payments—similar to platforms like Shopify or PayPal that you may already use for direct sales.

There are no other hidden fees or charges to join and start using the Cohart artist tools.

If I’m an artist with a gallery, how does it work?

We do not facilitate sales between artists and galleries. Any artist with a gallery can showcase their work on Cohart. Any galleries can also build profiles on Cohart.

Can I sell my art under a business name or an alias?

Absolutely! You can use a business name, personal name, or artist alias as your public display name on your Cohart profile.

Does my business need to be registered?

You're responsible for complying with any governmental or state regulations that might apply to your business. We will request that you fill out appropriate tax paperwork (eg a w8 or w9) annually in order to issue your earnings on sales.

Do I lose any rights to the art that I sell through you?

No! You retain rights to your artwork. We do reserve the right to use your artworks in promotional marketing efforts, but if you're uncomfortable with that, you can always let us know here.

Can I still sell my artwork, or prints of my artwork on other websites or platforms?

Yes, we are a non-exclusive platform, so you're welcome to list your works on any other websites that you'd like, while listing on Cohart.

Does Cohart only list original artworks? Or can I sell prints and or other merchandise with my artwork on it?

As a visual art platform, we support the listing of original works of art, as well as limited and open edition prints (photography, screen printing, digital prints, etc). At this time we aren’t able to support additional types of merchandise with art printed on it (such as apparel, homewares, etc).

Does Cohart own inventory and sell artwork itself?

No, artworks listed on Cohart come directly from a living and practicing artist’s studio.

What happens after I have made a sale?

Learn about what happens after you've made a sale. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Sale and learn more about how artist payouts work on Cohart.

How does shipping work at Cohart?

We charge a percentage of the artwork price to cover shipping and handling costs, with a minimum fee to ensure your artwork arrives safely to its new home. We provide comprehensive shipping support and tracking updates every step of the way.

Domestic Shipping

Standard fee: 5% of artwork price (minimum $5)
Oversized handling fee (when applicable): Additional 10%

International Shipping

Standard fee: 8% of artwork price (minimum $5)
Oversized handling fee (when applicable): Additional 15%

Example:

If artwork price is $80, domestic shipping would be $5 (as 5% would be $4, below minimum)
If artwork price is $200, domestic shipping would be $10 (5% of price)

What qualifies as oversized?

For shipping purposes, we consider an artwork oversized if:

It requires box shipping AND
Any dimension exceeds 29 inches (74 cm)

Once we receive payment from the buyer, we'll generate the shipping label and work closely with you to ensure proper packaging and safe delivery. As always, we act as your customer service liaison, providing collectors with updates throughout the shipping process.

Note: Shipping fees are calculated automatically at checkout based on the artwork dimensions and shipping requirements you provide. This helps us maintain our commitment to secure art handling while ensuring appropriate coverage for larger shipments.

How does an in-person sale work?

For in-person sales, buyers select "pick-up" at checkout and enter their payment details. There are no shipping fees for in-person sales. We’ll keep both you and the buyer updated to make sure the artwork is safely dropped or picked up.

How does the authentication process work?

We verify your status as a practicing artist. For each sale, you will need to include a Certificate of Authenticity with your artwork if you have one. On top of the physical certificate, we will also provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity for the buyer upon receipt of the work.

Why was my Seller Account suspended?

If your Seller Account has been suspended, please contact our support team for further assistance and clarification regarding the specific reasons for the suspension. They will be able to provide you with guidance on how to address the situation and potentially reinstate your account.