My Website Templates Aren’t for Everyone…They Are Just For Artists
I've spent roughly 10 years helping artists build websites.
Naturally, I wanted to recommend the built-in Squarespace templates. They're attractive, easy to use, and Squarespace remains my favourite website platform for artists. In fact, I've been recommending it since 2015.
But after working with hundreds of artists, I kept running into the same problem. The templates weren't built for the way artists actually use websites.
An artist website isn't just a website. It's a portfolio, a gallery, a sales tool, a professional résumé, an exhibition archive, and often an online store. The needs are different from a restaurant, consultant, or small business.
I found myself making the same adjustments over and over again.
Artists need artwork displayed without awkward cropping. They need portfolio layouts that feel like galleries rather than product catalogues. They need clear navigation for exhibitions, artist statements, and collections. They need mobile experiences that make artwork look exceptional. Most importantly, they need a site that feels professional to collectors, galleries, curators, and jurors.
Eventually I stopped looking for the perfect Squarespace template and started building my own.
My templates are based on what I've learned from twenty years working in the art world and helping artists sell work online. They aren't theoretical designs. They're built from real artist websites, real collector behaviour, and real questions artists ask every day.
Every template includes features I consistently found myself adding to client websites:
Portfolio and shop layouts designed specifically for artwork
Mobile-first presentation
Customizations that prevent artwork from being cropped
Artist-focused page structures
Clean, professional design that lets the artwork lead
Optional e-commerce features for artists who sell online
Built-in flexibility for exhibitions, blogs, events, and collections
The goal isn't to make your website look like everyone else's. The goal is to give you a professional foundation that has already solved the problems most artists don't know they'll encounter until they're halfway through building a site.
A professionally designed template can save dozens of hours of frustration, help you avoid costly mistakes, and get your work online faster.
If you've been staring at a blank Squarespace site wondering where to begin, don't start from scratch.
Start with a framework that's already been proven to work for artists.
Looking for a fresh start?
My newest template, Marfa, is currently my favourite. Inspired by gallery spaces and designed to make artwork the focus, it includes all of my latest artist-specific features, including artwork-friendly shop layouts, sold indicators, pricing customizations, and a clean presentation that works beautifully whether you're selling online or simply showcasing your portfolio.
Explore Marfa and see how much easier building your artist website can be.
A Squarespace template specific for artists. This listing includes the template to create your own artist website. It doesn’t include Squarespace subscription fees.
Before you purchase this listing:
I will be sending your template to the email address you provide during checkout
Please note that I have to manually send you the template so there may be a delay of up to 12 hours depending on when you place your order.
This template starts a NEW site for use on Squarespace only. If you have an existing Squarspace site, you can transfer the content and domain over to the template site using my instructions.
After you purchase this listing, 2 things will happen:
You will receive a digital download of the instructions to create the site. This can also be found within the template so don’t worry if you don’t save it.
I will email you access to the template site which you will open using your own Squarespace account.
Extra help:
I am available to help with this template if you get stuck (+$)
