Frequently Asked Questions

for artists • for venues • for buyers

for artists

  • Spider Tree Studios is a pop-up art brokerage. We bring your work into local venues like bars, restaurants, event spaces, and handle the marketing, hanging, and sales. You keep making art, and we handle getting it in front of buyers.

  • Spider Tree Studios is run by Maggie Miller and Jody Rogers, based in Kansas City. We started this because we wanted a lower-risk, lower-barrier way for local artists to get their work seen and sold, and for buyers to interact with and purchase approachable, affordable local art, all without the overhead of a traditional gallery.

  • Fill out our form on the contact page. We’ll reach out to schedule an introductory meeting. Please include in the notes any links to online work.

  • There's a small hanging fee per piece, $20 per piece, or $10 per piece for your first show with us. This covers the time and work that goes into installation, and having a little skin in the game tends to make the whole partnership stronger for both sides. If upfront cost is tight, we can work out timing that makes sense, just talk to us. Beyond that, there's no studio rental fee. When a piece sells, we take a 30% commission to cover marketing, insurance, and show operations. You keep the rest.

    That spot on the wall is yours for the run of the show. If a piece sells, you can replace it with another piece at no extra hanging fee.

  • We'll work through this with you directly using comparable sales for similar size, medium, and experience level. If you're not sure where to start, that's normal and exactly what this conversation is for.

  • Shows typically run for a month at a single venue. You're paid out within 21 days of sale via Venmo, Zelle or PayPal. We can also cut a check at the end of a show if you prefer.

  • Unsold work isn't a loss for you beyond the hanging fee already paid. At the end of the show, you can pick it back up, and we can talk about whether a price adjustment makes sense or if we have a place for it in another venue or show. We carry insurance on displayed work for the run of the show, so it's protected while it's with us.

for Venues

  • We're a local art brokerage that partners with venues to host rotating pop-up art shows of curated local artwork. We handle the art side end-to-end, and giving your space fresh visual content and a built-in event draw.

  • We just need wall space, or designated display areas, and a point of contact. We handle artist selection, hanging, signage, marketing, and sales logistics. It costs you nothing.

  • Fresh, rotating visual interest for your space and a built-in marketing push. We promote the show, including your venue, and market an opening show event.

  • Yes, we want the work to fit your space and your audience. We'll talk through tone, subject matter, and any content considerations before our first show.

  • Each show is an month long. We ask for a single changeover day between shows.

  • We do. Purchases are processed through our system and we manage payouts to artists. You don't need to handle any art-related transactions directly.

  • We carry our own coverage for the displayed work. We can name your venue as additionally insured for the run of the show.

  • Fill out the form on our Contact page and note your location and interest. We’ll reach out and schedule an introductory meeting.

for Buyers

  • Each piece is tagged with a QR code, scan it to see pricing and purchase on the spot. If we aren’t already present, we’ll be notified of the transaction.

  • Artists are paid out by Spider Tree Studios after the sale. You're supporting a local, independent artist with every purchase.

  • Yes, please let us know and we’d love to connect you to the artist to discuss this further.

  • All sales are final. Original works are one-of-a-kind, and we aren't able to accept returns or exchanges.

    If your piece arrives damaged, whether when shipped or picked up at a show, contact us within 48 hours of receiving it. Include a photo of the damage and your order confirmation, and we'll work with you to make it right.

    Questions? Reach us at info@spidertreestudios.com.