The Charleston Artist Collective was founded in 2010 with a simple idea: make collecting original art more accessible—and make it matter. What started in a Charleston living room has grown into a thriving online gallery that now includes sister collectives in Atlanta, Nashville, Virginia, and Palm Beach.

We feature monthly themed releases of original, affordable artwork by local artists—and donate a portion of every sale to a local nonprofit. Since launch, we’ve donated over $200,000 to organizations supporting children, conservation, education, and the arts.

Our artists work in a wide range of styles and mediums, but they share one thing in common: they believe art should be personal, joyful, and within reach.

Many of our artists are happy to accept custom commissions. Whether you're looking for a special size, subject matter, or color palette—we’ll guide you through the process from start to finish.

We’ll:

• Help match you with the right artist

• Assist with sizing, palette, and framing suggestions

• Communicate your vision clearly to the artist

• Ensure you're thrilled with the final piece

Custom doesn’t have to mean complicated

Framing is personal—and the right frame makes all the difference. 

Most of our artwork is sold unframed to give you flexibility, but we’re always happy to help.

We offer:

• Custom frame recommendations

• Sizing guidance

• Referrals to trusted local framers

• Optional coordination for framing + delivery

If you need support, just ask. We’ll make it easy.

Allison Williamson

Allison is a lifelong art enthusiast and gallerist with a background in Art History (Sewanee), fine art study (Parsons Paris), and international curation (from Park City to Russia to Palm Springs). She moved home to Charleston in 2006 and began collaborating with local artists and nonprofits—eventually launching the Collective as a platform to uplift both.

Her eye for talent and passion for community have helped launch the careers of dozens of local artists and inspired five sister collectives across the Southeast. She lives in Mt. Pleasant with her husband and twin boys.