10 Lead Magnet Ideas for Artists

A practical pricing tool that helps independent visual artists set profitable prices for prints, originals, and licensing. It calculates costs, margins, and suggested prices by size, finish, edition type, and overhead, plus a quick revenue projection. This makes pricing decisions fast and defensible, encouraging email opt-in for updates.

A ready-to-use AI wrapper that generates compelling social captions, post ideas, hashtags, and alt-text tailored to your artworks and audience. Includes 20 plug-and-play templates and a quick-start prompt guide to accelerate posting. It saves time and boosts engagement, increasing opt-ins.

A downloadable guide with proven outreach strategies, scripts, and a 4-step email sequence to galleries, agents, and art reps. Includes subject lines, timing tips, and examples from successful pitches. Designed to convert cold contacts into exhibition opportunities.

A concise 2-page checklist to prep your art for licensing deals, including metadata, file specs, and rights notes. Comes with a sample portfolio page and a quick readiness assessment. Helps artists move faster from concept to license.

A curated directory of reliable print-on-demand partners, framing shops, and shipping services, organized by region and print type. Includes quick-use notes on price, production times, and best-fit scenarios. Saves hours of sourcing time for busy artists.

A simple fillable tracker (Google Sheet) to capture inquiries, quotes, timelines, and client communications. Includes a pipeline view and color-coded statuses to help solo artists close more commissions efficiently. Keeps all opportunities organized in one place.

An AI-powered wrapper that analyzes your current portfolio and suggests optimal grouping, order, and highlight pieces to maximize licensing appeal. Includes a one-page recommended portfolio layout and a quick checklist to implement changes. Helps you present your work more persuasively.

A ready-to-use 30-day content calendar with daily post prompts, visual cues, captions, and hashtags designed to grow followers and commission inquiries. Includes a printable checklist and prompts tuned for artists.

A curated directory of artist residencies, grant opportunities, and exhibition slots with application windows and eligibility notes. Helps artists plan strategically and apply consistently, increasing exposure and funding opportunities.

A printable 12-month revenue planner with monthly goals, project pipelines, and action steps to diversify income. Includes a simple dashboard to track progress and stay motivated throughout the year.