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Apply as an artist.

Cura is invitation-only. Every applicant is reviewed by our curatorial team. We're looking for real work, made by hand.

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Basic Info

Step 1 of 3 — Who are you?

Select all that apply. Be honest — this helps the curation review.

The Cura Standard

We review every application by hand.

Our curatorial team looks at your portfolio, your bio, and the story behind your work. We’re not running a filter — we’re making a judgment call about whether your work belongs here.

What earns a yes
Original work you made yourself
A portfolio that shows your process
A bio that sounds like a real person
Consistency between what you say and what you show
What earns a no
Stock photography or sourced images
Dropshipped or mass-produced goods
Generic descriptions that could fit anything

Founding artist spots open. The first 250 approved artists get free premium access for their first year — Profile Studio, analytics, and featured placement.

What happens next

Three steps to your storefront.

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Reviewed immediately

Your portfolio is checked for authentic handmade work. Most applicants receive a decision within minutes.

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Human confirms

A real human on our team does a final review. We err on the side of generosity — we want real artists to succeed here.

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Build your studio

Once approved, use our Profile Studio to write your bio and product descriptions. Then go live and start earning.