Since 2016, The Local Art Scene has been championing local creativity and now connects over 400 communities across the UK . It has become a trusted place for discovering local artists, galleries, creative businesses, and events — and now, it’s your turn to be discovered.
Featured Listing Options
Classified - £Pay What You Can Afford
We offer a fair, flexible way for you to promote your art business.
In a world where traditional advertising often feels rigid and expensive, our 'Pay What You Can Afford' marketing scheme offers a refreshing alternative. Instead of fixed fees or one‑size‑fits‑all packages, you choose the contribution that reflects your budget, your goals, and the value you see in reaching our audience. It’s simple, transparent, and built on mutual support.
By making a voluntary contribution - large or small - you can promote your art across our platform while helping sustain a resource designed for the whole community. This approach keeps our website accessible for artists and businesses on a tight budget, empowers those who want to invest more, and ensures everyone has the opportunity to be seen.
Search Rankings
To keep things fair, directory listings are ordered by contribution value, with the highest appearing at the top of each category. You can increase your contribution at any time to boost your visibility and improve your exposure in the local search results.
- Regional listing
- Town listing
- Business Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Description
- Large Profile Image
- Website link
Featured - £60 per year
- Top of search listing
- Regional listing
- Town listing
- Business Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Description
- Large Profile Image
- Website link
- PLUS
- Social media links
- Retail Opening Times
- Events & Exhibitions
- Logo
- 6 x Gallery of photos / artwork
- Ongoing Listing Updates
We compile your advert for you - ensuring your listing looks polished and professional from day one .
Why Artists Choose Us
Social platforms are crowded, fast-moving, and unpredictable. Your work deserves a space that feels calmer, more intentional, and built for genuine discovery.
The Local Art Scene offers exactly that — a curated, human-edited platform where your art is presented beautifully and professionally, without algorithms burying your posts.
You can create a dedicated portfolio webpage showcasing your artwork for sale directly on the site. Every listing is crafted for you, ensuring your presence looks polished, consistent, and ready for buyers.
A Calm, Curated Space to Showcase Your Art — Without the Noise of Social Media
Why It Works
- Trusted since 2015 - a long-standing platform built to support UK artists and galleries
- A calm alternative to busy social platforms, helping your work stand out
- Accessible and affordable - designed to support artists at every stage
- Human curated - no templates, no bots, no guesswork
- Part of a wider creative ecosystem that includes associated platforms and directories
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