ArtiKarya: Turning Art into Sustainable Income Through Reproduction Prints

Most artists spend countless hours creating original artworks.

But once an artwork is sold, it often disappears into a private collection, and the opportunity to share it with a wider audience may be lost.

• What if one artwork could reach many more people?
• What if collectors who cannot afford the original could still own and enjoy your art?
• What if your completed artworks could continue opening doors to new audiences and opportunities?

In this relaxed and artist-friendly session, we'll explore how reproduction prints are used by artists around the world to extend the life of their artworks, make art more accessible, and create additional income streams.

Whether you're a painter, digital illustrator, or visual artist, you'll gain a better understanding of how reproduction prints can become part of your creative journey.

What We'll Talk About

Why Do Reproduction Prints Exist?

• What exactly is a reproduction print?
• Why do artists produce them?
• How are they different from posters?
• Why do collectors buy them?

How Can Artists Benefit?

• Reach people who may not be able to afford the original
• Build a wider audience for your work
• Create additional income from existing artworks
• Keep artworks visible even after the original is sold

What is ArtiKarya?

Learn how ArtiKarya supports artists by helping them:

• Transform artworks into high-quality reproduction prints
• Reach a wider audience
• Earn royalties from print sales
• Showcase their portfolio through the ArtiKarya and arteesan.io network
• Receive opportunities for commissions and collaborations

How Can You Join?

We'll walk through:

• Who can apply
• What artworks are suitable
• The onboarding process
• What happens after you're accepted
• How ArtiKarya works with artists over the long term

Who Should Attend?

• Artists
• Illustrators
• Photographers
• Art students
• Creatives curious about selling prints
• Anyone interested in making art more accessible and sustainable

About the Speaker

Wesley Wong is the Co-Founder of ArtJingga Sdn Bhd, founder of ArtiKarya. Through museum-grade artwork digitisation and fine art printing, he works with artists and institutions to preserve, reproduce, and share artworks with wider audiences while creating sustainable opportunities for creators.