Three ways to host an artist
Artaway works for different kinds of hosts — whether you run a pousada, a residency program, or just have a spare room. Pick from three formats: trade your space for an exchange, run a residency, or commission a piece.
Open your space
Offer a room, a studio, a barn, a garden — trade your space and hospitality for the artist's time and work. No cash changes hands, just a human exchange. Best for homeowners, small creative spaces, and anyone who'd love a traveling artist to come stay and make something.
Run a residency
List your existing residency program and reach traveling artists around the world. Artists apply directly, you read their profile and portfolio, and accept or decline — no application forms to manage. Best for residency directors, cultural institutions, and founder-run retreats.
Commission a piece
Pay an artist to create something specific — a mural, an installation, a photo series, a workshop, a performance. You agree the fee and the brief upfront, and keep the work. You can also offer accommodation and meals as part of the package, but it's not required — each listing is different. Best for pousadas, hotels, retreats, cafés, restaurants, and any business with budget for a one-off commission.
Why hosts love Artaway
Join our early community of creative hosts. Free to join — no fees, no commission.
A mural on your wall
Artists leave behind original work — murals, paintings, photographs, installations — that makes your space unique.
Content for your brand
Get professional photos, videos, or social media content of your property from the artists who stay.
You choose who comes
Browse portfolios, read bios, and only accept artists whose style and project fit your space.
Free to join
No listing fees, no commission. No commitment either — cancel or decline anytime.
Flexible arrangements
Offer an exchange, host a residency, or hire for a paid gig — you set the terms and structure.
Guests with purpose
Artists come to create, not just consume. They enrich your space and connect with your community.
How Artaway works
List your space
Describe the space, what you offer, and the kind of artist you're hoping to attract. Takes a few minutes and it's free.
Review applications
Read profiles and portfolios, message candidates before deciding, accept or decline. Everything in your dashboard.
Host the exchange
Once you accept an artist, you work out the details directly. We stay out of the way — no commission on whatever you agree.
“The spaces we create in shape the work we make — every residency I've done has opened unexpected doors. Artaway gets that. It's a simple, human way to connect artists with the places and people that inspire them.”
We're building a platform where art and hospitality go hand in hand. As we grow, we plan to reinvest back into the community through artist grants and studio support.
Ready to open your space?
Create your first listing in a few minutes — it's free. Or write us a few lines about your space first and we'll help you pick the format that fits.