Free Artist Resource Directory — Grants, Tools, Studios & More

There's No Single Place That Lists Everything Artists Need — So I Built One

When I was trying to figure out grants, supplies, studio access, and software as an independent artist, the information was scattered everywhere. You'd find one resource on a forum, another buried in someone's Instagram caption, another mentioned once in a newsletter you forgot you subscribed to.

So I built the Artist Resource Directory at brxwnsville.com — a free, community-maintained hub that organizes all of it in one place.

What's in the directory

The directory covers eight categories: Supplies, Grants & Funding, Studios & Spaces, Tools & Software, Community, Education, Print & Production, and Marketplace. Whether you're looking for a grant to fund a new project, a place to print large-format work, or a platform to sell your art, it's in there.

Right now there are 25+ resources listed, with more being added as the community submits them.

It's free and community-powered

Anyone can submit a resource. If you know about a grant, a supplier, a studio, or a tool that other artists should know about — there's a submission form right on the page. Every submission gets reviewed before it goes live, so the quality stays high.

It's just useful stuff, organized so you can actually find it.

Who it's for

Independent artists at any stage. If you're just starting out and need to know what tools exist, it's there. If you've been working for years but want to know what grants are available in 2026, it's there. If you're a working artist trying to find a studio space in Austin, it's there.

Browse the free directory at brxwnsville.com/resource. And if you know something worth adding, submit it.

How to Price Your Art Commissions (+ Free Calculator)

How to Price Your Art Commissions (Without Underselling Yourself)

One of the hardest questions in any artist's career isn't about technique — it's about money. What do you charge? How do you justify your rate? And how do you stop undercharging without pricing yourself out of the market?

I built the Art Commission Price Calculator on brxwnsville.com because I was tired of guessing. Pricing your work shouldn't be a gut feeling — it should be a formula you can trust.

What the calculator does

The tool walks you through five inputs: the hours you worked, your hourly rate, your materials cost, your experience level (Beginner, Intermediate, Professional, or Established Artist), and your desired profit margin. Plug those numbers in and it generates a fair price for that commission — no spreadsheet required.

Why these inputs matter

Most artists only think about time when pricing. But materials have a real cost. Your experience level affects market value. And profit margin is the thing that actually makes your practice sustainable — without it, you're just breaking even.

A note on experience level

The calculator adjusts for where you are in your career. A beginner and an established artist put the same hours into a piece, but the market values them differently. That's not unfair — it's just how it works. The tool accounts for that so you're not underselling at one stage or overreaching at another.

How to use it consistently

Every time a new commission inquiry comes in, run it through the calculator before you quote a number. It takes 60 seconds and keeps your pricing consistent — which matters more than most artists realize. Inconsistent pricing confuses clients and erodes trust over time.

Try the free Art Commission Price Calculator at brxwnsville.com/commission-calculator.

Artist Bundle Available In The Store

I had the idea of creating a group of resources for all artists no matter what part of the journey you are on that would benefit everyone who is interested in exploring their creative side. A friend once told me the world needs more artists. You can check it out in the link below.

Keep creating,

Russell

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