Just like there are many kinds of manufacturers, there are many kinds of art licensing agencies. Some only license art and some sell art as prints or on products besides license their artists work. Some agencies represent artists whose art fits only a niche market such as lodge, western, and country. Others specialize in representing artists whose art is suitable for home decor, or patterns for fabric, clothing, stationery, and scrapbooking. And of course there are some agencies that license all kinds of art for all kinds of products. Some agencies represent several artists and some represent several hundred artists. Some agencies will sign up artists that are new to licensing while other agencies will only accept artists that are already known and have achieved some measureable amount of licensing success. These agencies tend to represent artists that have a uniquely recognizable art style and are or can become a brand.
So how do you find the right agency for you and where do you find agencies? Read "Questions to Ask Before Choosing An Art Licensing Agent" by agent Suzanne Cruise and search the following list of over 50 art licensing agencies that are located in the U.S.

Thank you Joan! Wonderful, comprehensive list. It's much appreciated.
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I agree! Thanks a lot for this very thorough list.
ReplyDeleteI have found Joan's blog to be extremely thorough, useful and full of tips to help one venture into the licensing game. Joan's knowledge has helped direct me to the right representation and understand the players in this most lucrative art venue. The information she has and shares is invaluable. I am most grateful. Many thanks, Joan. Sally Huss
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Thanks a lot
Antonio Basso
www.yasoypintor.com
pd: I´m an artist from Barcelona (Spain) and have never found in Spain, a blog with the resources you provide.
Joan,
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Stay Blessed.
Nana