Every surface
has a story.

Herehood is a platform that matches artists looking for exhibition opportunities with cafes, restaurants, retail stores, and other small businesses that have wall space to offer. The platform makes it straightforward to discover, request, and manage short-term art placements — without agents, without galleries, and without upfront costs for artists.

Artists keep the majority of any sale. Businesses get free artwork and a more interesting space. The community gets more art in everyday environments. We take a small platform fee only on completed sales — not on listings, not on memberships.

The blank-wall economy

How small businesses are using art to create atmosphere without paying for fit-out.

Artists without galleries

A growing movement of artists showing work in cafes, shops, and co-working spaces — and how Herehood makes it practical.

Community-first local infrastructure

Building tools that serve local communities rather than extract from them.

First Nations artists on Herehood

A dedicated programme offering 0% platform fees and priority discovery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.