Welcome to the Artist Marketplace

How The Marketplace Works

  • 1

    Artist Application

    Artists submit their portfolios or artworks for consideration.

  • 2

    Jury Review

    The Artists Jury evaluates submissions based on criteria such as originality, cultural relevance, and artistic merit.​

  • 3

    Acceptance & Onboarding

    Selected artists are invited to join the marketplace, create profiles, and list their works.​

  • 4

    Sales Process

    Patrons browse the marketplace, purchase artworks, and connect directly with artists through provided contact forms.​

  • 5

    Support & Resources

    Artists receive ongoing support, including mentorship and promotional opportunities, to enhance their visibility and sales.

Thank you for your support of the Darryl Chappell Foundation Artists Marketplace.

Since 2019, the Darryl Chappell Foundation has empowered Afrodescendant artists to achieve their highest potential. We have supported 100 artists with $140,000 in direct support.

Our mission is to empower Afrodescendant artists to build sustainable careers through community, mentorship, and market access.

The Artists Marketplace concept began in May 2020 when a Foundation supporter asked how to purchase work from an artist featured in our Artists Talk: Reflections. That question launched an odyssey. We built our first Artists Marketplace on our website, then evolved to this Shopify eCommerce platform that brings these artists to you today.

Each artist featured here meets our standards for integrity and high aesthetics. When you purchase from the Artists Marketplace, you invest in an artist's career and support the Foundation's programs. A small percentage of each sale empowers more artists in our community through Mentorship, Artists-in-Residence, Artists Talks, Public Art, and market access.

Explore. Discover. Connect. Collect.

Signature

Darryl Chappell
Founder and CEO
Darryl Chappell Foundation

January 25, 2026

Submit Your Application

Meet the Artists Jury

Our Artist Jury comprises esteemed professionals from the art world, including curators, gallery owners, and recognized artists. They play a crucial role in curating the Artist Marketplace, ensuring that the showcased works reflect our commitment to excellence.

Join the Artist Marketplace

We invite Afrodescendant artists to join our Artist Marketplace whose work aligns with our mission to expand access and equity in the arts. This platform brings visibility to artists whose work deserves wider recognition, connecting them with patrons and collectors who value their practice.

The Artist Marketplace supports the Foundation's programming and artist outreach efforts. To date, we have supported 100 artists with $140,000 in direct funding. Revenue from sales directly funds our Artists-in-Residence partnerships, Artists Marketplace, Artist Talks, Mentorship Program, and Public Art commissions that help many more artists build sustainable creative careers.

Selected artists gain exposure through our platform while the Foundation handles site management, allowing artists to focus on their work while reaching audiences who may not otherwise discover them.

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