Hey besties! So, here's the story...

In the summer of 2024, ArtFair Apparel was born from one simple but meaningful idea: to bring the magic of art — and the incredible stories behind it — straight to your closet. Just me and my bestie, chatting it up in a park about how we wanted make the world a happier place.

Our mission? To support artists, share their work & stories with the world, and connect people through creativity! You know that feeling when you’re exploring a small town, chatting with local artists at a market or gallery — and you just *feel* the passion in what they do? That spark of community and creativity? Getting to learn the artists' stories and passions? That’s what we wanted to capture and share, no matter where you live.

Every shirt and sweatshirt we make features original art from real working artists — people you’d actually want to hang out with! The icons that they are :,) And we print everything locally here in Colorado using screen printing (the good stuff — made to last, with love and ink!).

But this isn’t just about cool tees. When you wear ArtFair, you're carrying someone’s story — their inspiration, their process, their heart. And we’re proud to say we back that up with real support:

🌟 We give 10% of *every single sale* directly to the artist (not just profits!).

🌟 And at the end of each year, we donate *10% of our total company profits*, divided among the artists based on their sales — and *they* each get to choose a nonprofit that matters to them.

It’s one more way to spread the love — and create something that gives back to artists *and* their communities. 

We release our collections slowly and thoughtfully — no fast fashion, no trends that disappear in a week. Just meaningful art you’ll actually want to wear (and tell your friends about!)

Thanks for being here. Seriously. When you shop with us, you're not just picking out a tee — you're joining a movement that lifts up these amazing artists folks and puts their stories out into the world.

With love & joy!

Lydia
Founder of ArtFair Apparel
Full-time artist fangirl, part-time package packer 💛

**P.S. — “Only 10%?” Let’s talk about that for a sec…**

We get it — 10% *sounds* small. But here’s why it’s actually a big deal: most apparel companies only offer 5% (sometimes less), and that’s *after* costs. But we don’t think that cuts it. We give 10% of the *full sale price* directly to the artist, no matter what. That means they earn money every time someone wears their art — and they don’t have to take on any of the business risk. We handle the shirts, printing, shipping, and spreadsheets so they can focus on creating.

Thanks for making all of this possible 💛