Founded in 2010, The Artist Collective began 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 with sister collectives in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlottesville, and Palm Beach, along with rotating shows and pop-ups throughout the Southeast.

We curate monthly, theme-based releases of original artwork by local artists, offering a wide range of styles and mediums at accessible price points. Every piece is original, and a portion of every sale supports a local nonprofit. Since our launch, we’ve donated more than $500,000 to organizations focused on children, conservation, education, and the arts.

Our artists may work in different styles, but they share a common belief: art should feel personal, joyful, and within reach. Each month, artists respond to a shared theme - bringing fresh perspectives and new collections to life. Artwork ranges from $75 to $10,000, making it possible to start a collection or invest in a statement piece.

Looking for the perfect piece for a project? We regularly partner with interior designers and design professionals, serving as a trusted resource and art consultant to help bring spaces to life.

Many of our artists also accept custom commissions. Whether you’re looking for a specific size, subject matter, or color palette, we guide you through the process from start to finish. We’ll help match you with the right artist, assist with sizing, palette, and framing, clearly communicate your vision, and ensure you’re thrilled with the final piece.

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.