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Curated Collections

Artbase Gallery collections are hand-curated groupings of 8-15 products around specific themes, styles, or moods. This guide helps you navigate collections and understand how they're created.

What Are Collections?​

Collections are carefully selected by our curation team to:

  • Tell Stories: Each collection has a cohesive narrative
  • Complement Each Other: Products work well together
  • Showcase Variety: Different artists, price points, mediums
  • Inspire: Help you envision art in your space

Collection Themes​

Style-Based:

  • "Modern Minimalism"
  • "Bohemian Dreams"
  • "Coastal Calm"
  • "Bold Maximalism"

Color-Based:

  • "Warm Neutrals"
  • "Ocean Blues"
  • "Forest Greens"
  • "Monochrome Magic"

Space-Based:

  • "Small Space Art"
  • "Statement Pieces"
  • "Gallery Wall Starters"
  • "Office Inspiration"

Occasion-Based:

  • "Housewarming Gifts"
  • "Wedding Gifts"
  • "Under $100"
  • "Investment Pieces"

Browsing Collections​

Collection Page​

Each collection has a dedicated page showing:

Collection Header:

  • Collection name and description
  • Curator's note
  • Number of products
  • Featured artists count
  • Hero image

Collection Grid:

  • All products in collection
  • Sortable by price, artist, newest
  • Filterable (without leaving collection)
  • Quick add to cart

Collection Story:

  • Why these pieces were selected
  • How they work together
  • Styling suggestions
  • Artist spotlights

Collection Page

Finding Collections​

Homepage: Featured collections section Navigation: "Collections" in main menu Search: Search for collection names or themes Product Pages: "Part of X collection" label

Using Collections​

Shopping Full Collections​

Buy multiple pieces from a collection:

Benefits:

  • Cohesive look guaranteed
  • Saves time coordinating pieces
  • Curated by professionals
  • Pre-styled combinations

How It Works:

  1. Browse collection
  2. Add 2+ items to cart
  3. Checkout once
  4. Receive from multiple artists
Mix and Match

You don't have to buy entire collections. Mix pieces from different collections based on your space and style.

Collection Inspiration​

Use collections for ideas even if you don't buy:

Get Inspired By:

  • Color combinations
  • How different mediums pair
  • Scale and proportion
  • Styling and placement

Example: "Coastal Calm" collection shows:

  • How blue abstracts pair with neutral ceramics
  • Mixing paintings with photography
  • Combining different price points
  • Creating layered, collected looks

Seasonal Collections​

Spring Collections:

  • Fresh botanicals
  • Pastel palettes
  • Light and airy pieces

Summer Collections:

  • Bright, vibrant colors
  • Outdoor-inspired
  • Tropical and coastal themes

Fall Collections:

  • Warm, earthy tones
  • Textural pieces
  • Cozy, moody aesthetics

Winter Collections:

  • Holiday gifts
  • Cool-toned artwork
  • Reflective, minimalist pieces
New Collections

New collections launch monthly. Sign up for the newsletter to get previewed before public launch.

Permanent Collections​

Always Available:

  • "Emerging Artists" - New to gallery
  • "Best Sellers" - Proven favorites
  • "Under $150" - Budget-friendly
  • "Investment Pieces" - $500+
  • "Made to Order" - Custom creation

Creating Your Own Collections​

Personal Collections (Favorites)​

Save products into custom collections:

How to Create:

  1. Click heart icon on any product
  2. Choose "Create New Collection"
  3. Name your collection
  4. Add product

Collection Ideas:

  • "Living Room Options"
  • "Gift Ideas"
  • "Dream Art"
  • "Maybe Later"

Sharing Collections:

  • Generate shareable link
  • Send to friends/family for input
  • Interior designers can share with clients
  • Wedding registries (feature coming soon)

Managing Your Collections​

Access Your Collections:

  • Account icon → "My Collections"
  • View all saved products
  • Organized by collection
  • Move products between collections

Collection Features:

  • Add notes to products
  • Set price watch alerts
  • Share collection link
  • Export collection (print or PDF)

Artist Participation in Collections​

How Artists Submit​

Artists can submit work for collection consideration:

Submission Process:

  1. Gallery announces collection theme
  2. Artists submit relevant products
  3. Curation team reviews
  4. Selected pieces featured

Benefits for You:

  • Discover artists who fit collection themes
  • Support emerging artists
  • Find complementary pieces for your space
Supporting Artists

When you buy from a collection, you're supporting the artists selected for quality and fit. Collections highlight emerging talent.

Collection Shopping Tips​

Use collections to build gallery walls:

Steps:

  1. Choose a collection with variety (sizes, orientations)
  2. Select 3-9 pieces
  3. Mix frames or go frameless
  4. Vary sizes for visual interest

Collection Features for Gallery Walls:

  • "Gallery Wall Starters" collection
  • Pre-coordinated color palettes
  • Size variety included
  • Odd numbers (3, 5, 7, 9) for balance

Decorating a Room​

Collections can decorate entire spaces:

Living Room Collection Example:

  • 1 large statement piece (over sofa)
  • 2 medium pieces (accent walls)
  • 3-4 small pieces (gallery wall or shelves)
  • 2 sculptural pieces (coffee table, console)

Bedroom Collection Example:

  • 1 calming landscape (over bed)
  • 2 prints (nightstands)
  • 1 ceramic piece (dresser)

Collection Notifications​

Get Notified​

Stay updated on new collections:

Email Notifications:

  • New collection launches
  • Collections matching your style
  • Favorite artists in new collections
  • Price drops on collection items

Enable Notifications:

  1. Account → Notification Settings
  2. Toggle "Collection Updates"
  3. Choose frequency (immediate, weekly)

Next Steps​

→ Artist Profiles

Learn about featured artists

→ Shopping Cart

Add collection items to cart

→ Visit Artist Stores

Explore full artist catalogs

Looking for specific collection? Contact support at support@artbase.studio or search collections by theme.