ACI Blog

Why Accessibility Matters in Art & Pricing

Art is not a privilege. It is part of what makes us human. When it becomes exclusive, its reflection narrows, excluding stories, voices, and lives that deserve to be seen. But when art is accessibl...

🤝 Collaboration Over Competition: Why Artists Thrive Together

Even if two artists work in the same medium, on the same subject, and with the same tools, their art will never be identical. Each piece carries the fingerprint of the maker — their lived experienc...

August Updates from ACI

This week at ACI, we're sharing a community update! From expanding our Skool platform with new courses and prompt series to transitioning toward eco-friendly packaging with EcoEnclose, we're aligni...

Welcome to Skool: A New Creative Space for the ACI Community

Whether you’re a curious beginner, a seasoned artist looking for community, or somewhere in between~ you’re welcome here. We’re building this space as a collaborative, encouraging environment, and ...

So What's Next?

If there’s one thing we’ve learned this year, it’s that transformation doesn’t always arrive quietly. Between literal storms and personal ones, we’ve been rebuilding and reimagining what Art Collec...

Website Relaunch and a Thunderstorm of Challenges

I found myself huddled with my phone, squinting at code and product pages, editing the new website in chunks between charging breaks and spotty signal. Was it ideal? Not even close. But I’ve never ...

Packaging With Intention: Sustainability, Ritual, and Aesthetic

Sustainability is a journey, not a checkbox. And at ACI, we believe in moving forward with honesty, grace, and creativity—just like we do in our art. Whether it’s sourcing better materials, refinin...

Building a Creative Community: The Journey of Founding and Growing an Art Collective

We envisioned a space where artists of all kinds—painters, ceramicists, stained glass artists, designers, quilters, jewelry makers—could collaborate. Our goal was to create a collective that offere...