How it works
HEYATELIER connects collectors with artists. Not through galleries or algorithms, but through the places where art is actually made.
A platform built for real connections
Most art discovery happens in galleries. White walls, opening nights, a glass of wine and a price tag you have to ask about. HEYATELIER is different. We bring you directly into artists’ worlds: their studios, their practice, their city.
Every artist on the platform has an atelier page, a profile that goes beyond a portfolio. You’ll find their practice, their story, and when their studio is open to visit. It’s free to explore, and there’s no gallery commission standing between you and the work.
Discover local artists before everyone else does
The best collections aren’t built at auction. They’re built through curiosity, by people who went looking, found something real, and got there early. HEYATELIER gives you the tools to do exactly that.
Browse artists based in New York City. Filter by medium, neighbourhood, or availability. When a studio catches your eye, reach out directly or show up during a HEYATELIER Weekend. No middleman. No markup. Just you and the work.
Step 1: Explore artists Browse profiles and find work that speaks to you, by medium, style, or neighbourhood.
Step 2: Find open studios See when artists are welcoming visitors. No gatekeepers, no appointments needed.
Step 3: Visit in person Step into the studio. Meet the artist. See where the work comes from.
HEYATELIER weekends
A few times a year, HEYATELIER organises HEYATELIER weekends, a event where multiple studios across a city open their doors simultaneously. Think of it as an art walk, but with the artists actually there, and where visitors get to plan their own hotspots.
You move through neighbourhoods, from studio to studio, meeting the people behind the work. It’s one of the most direct ways to experience a city’s creative scene, and to start a collection that has a real story behind it.
Who it’s for
1. Collector You love art, but galleries feel distant. You want to collect with intention, to know the artist, understand the work, and find pieces that mean something. HEYATELIER gives you access to a world that used to be invitation-only. It’s free to join, free to explore, and the only thing between you and the work is a studio door.
2. Artist You want your studio to work for you. Your space is part of your practice. HEYATELIER helps the right people find you, collectors who are genuinely curious, not just browsers, without the overhead of gallery representation. Create your atelier page, set your open hours, and let the platform do the rest.
Ready to start exploring?
Browse artists currently on HEYATELIER. No account needed. When you find someone whose work moves you, their studio is just a message away.