Helping Artists Sell Their Work During And After The Exhibition
Most exhibitions only last a few days.
For many artists, that creates a problem.
If someone does not buy the work while the exhibition is open, the opportunity can disappear quickly. A visitor may need more time. A collector may want to think. Someone may discover the artist online after the event has already ended.
At ARRIVAL Gallery, we wanted to make that process easier.
That is why we have introduced individual QR code payment links for participating artists.
Watch the video to see how ARRIVAL Gallery’s QR code payment links help artists sell their work during and after exhibitions
A Simple Way For Visitors To Buy Artwork
During selected ARRIVAL Gallery exhibitions, artworks can be displayed with a QR code that links directly to a secure Stripe payment page.
Visitors can scan the code with their phone and purchase the artwork directly. This creates a cleaner and simpler buying experience during the exhibition, without relying only on traditional card machines or manual payment conversations.
The process is straightforward:
A visitor sees the artwork
They scan the QR code
They open the secure payment page
They can purchase the work by card or debit card
The artist has a direct payment link connected to that artwork
It makes the buying process easier for visitors, collectors, and artists.
The Link Can Keep Working After The Show
One of the most useful parts of this system is that the payment link does not need to disappear when the exhibition ends.
Artists can continue using the same Stripe link after the show.
This means the artwork can still be shared, discussed, and purchased later.
For example, an artist may use the link:
In follow-up messages to interested collectors
On social media
In newsletters
On their website
In their portfolio
After sharing exhibition photos or videos
When someone asks about buying the work later
This gives the exhibition a longer life beyond the event itself. Instead of the opportunity ending when the doors close, artists have a practical tool they can continue using.
Useful For Artists Without A Business Payment Setup
Not every artist has a registered business, online shop, or card payment system.
For some artists, accepting card payments can feel complicated or unfamiliar. Through the ARRIVAL Gallery payment link setup, artists can offer a simple card payment option connected to their artwork.
This can make the buying process easier for both the artist and the collector. It also helps artists present their work more professionally during and after the exhibition.
The QR code becomes more than a small detail on the wall. It becomes a direct route between the artwork and the person interested in buying it.
Payment Options For Collectors
Where available, collectors may also be able to use payment options such as Klarna or Clearpay through the payment page.
This can make higher-value artwork purchases easier to consider, especially for collectors who prefer to spread the cost.
Availability depends on the country and payment provider, but where supported, this gives collectors more flexibility when purchasing artwork.
More Than A Few Days Of Visibility
ARRIVAL Gallery exhibitions are designed to offer more than a short moment of exposure.
We want participating artists to leave with useful tools, not just memories of a show.
The QR code payment link helps extend the opportunity and gives artists a more practical way to continue sharing their work.
It gives artists:
A simple sales tool
A professional payment link
A way to follow up after the event
A direct route for collectors to buy
A longer life for the artwork beyond the exhibition dates
For artists, this can make the exhibition experience feel more connected to their wider practice.
A More Practical Open Call Experience
For artists applying to open calls, visibility matters.
But visibility works best when it is connected to a clear next step.
By using QR code payment links, ARRIVAL Gallery helps make that next step easier. Visitors do not need to ask for bank details. Artists do not need to chase awkward payment conversations. Collectors can act when they are ready.
It is a small detail, but it can make the exhibition feel more useful, practical, and connected to real opportunities after the event.
View Current ARRIVAL Gallery Open Calls
If you are looking for artist open calls, international exhibition opportunities, or a more practical way to present and sell your work, you can view our current ARRIVAL Gallery opportunities below.
You can also contact our team if you have questions before applying.
