Guest Artist Collaboration Program

Turn your art into wearable stories and earn real revenue while getting month-long promotion across all our channels.

Create With Us

Stay Feral believes in fair partnerships with artists who share our values of creativity, movement, and wild authenticity. Our Guest Artist Collaboration Program features one artist each month, turning their original work into limited-edition apparel, boards, and lifestyle goods.

This isn't just "exposure"—it's a genuine revenue-sharing partnership with comprehensive promotion and professional collaboration.

What We Offer

Revenue Sharing

Earn 15-25% commission on all sales of collaborative products throughout the month and beyond.

Product Range

Your designs can appear on:

  • Custom skateboard decks

  • Apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, outerwear)

  • Accessories (pins, patches, totes)

  • Lifestyle goods (mugs, journals, stickers)

Month-Long Promotion

Your art and story featured across:

  • Email newsletters to our growing subscriber list

  • TikTok content and stories

  • Instagram posts, stories, and reels

  • Pinterest boards and lifestyle content

  • Blog feature article

  • YouTube content (if applicable)

Professional Collaboration

  • Digital mockups of your art on our products

  • One round of revisions with professional feedback

  • Final approval on all product descriptions and titles

  • Creative input on marketing direction

Local Connection

We'll feature your work at a creative space, cafe or skate shop in your area, building local community connections.

The Collaboration Process

1. Application (You)

Submit portfolio samples, preferred medium, month preference, and creative vision via our form or email hello@stayferal.life

4. Creation (You)

Send us high-resolution artwork files with technical specifications we provide

7. Final Approval (Together)

Approve mockups, product titles, descriptions, and marketing materials

2. Review (Us - 2-3 weeks)

We evaluate artistic fit, brand alignment, and collaboration potential

5. Mockups (Us)

We create digital mockups showing your art on selected products

8. Content Creation (You)

Provide profile photo, short bio, and participate in interview process

3. Agreement (Together)

If selected, we discuss timeline, products, revenue sharing, and expectations

6. Revision (You)

One round of feedback and changes to ensure you love the final products

9. Launch & Promotion (Us)

Month-long feature across all our channels with ongoing sales support

What We're Looking For

Artistic Style

  • Original artwork that celebrates wild spirits, creativity, and movement

  • Bold graphics that translate well to apparel and boards

  • Art that tells stories of resilience, joy, and authentic self-expression

Professional Readiness

  • Ability to provide high-resolution digital files

  • Access to camera/scanner for artwork digitization

  • Willingness to participate in interview and content creation process

Values Alignment

  • Artists who believe creativity and movement are medicine

  • Commitment to authentic self-expression over trend-following

  • Appreciation for sustainable, made-to-order production

Movement Connection

We love artists who also move their bodies—whether through skating, dancing, climbing, hiking, or any form of physical expression that brings them joy.

Application Requirements

Ready to collaborate? Here's what we need:

Portfolio & Vision

  • 3-5 examples of your work (attachments, links, or social media)

  • Brief description of your artistic style and favorite medium

  • Ideas for how your art could work on Stay Feral products

Collaboration Preferences

  • Preferred month for collaboration (birthday, seasonal preference, etc.)

  • Product types you're most excited about (boards, apparel, accessories)

  • Local skate shop or creative space you'd recommend for featuring your work

Technical Info

  • Confirm you have (or can access) camera/scanner for high-resolution digitization

  • Preferred file formats you work with

  • Any technical limitations we should know about

Personal Connection

  • How you connect with Stay Feral's mission of creativity + movement as medicine

  • Your movement practices (skating, dancing, hiking, etc.)

  • What "staying feral" means to you

Content & Promotion Details

What You'll Provide

  • Profile Photo: Professional headshot or creative portrait

  • Short Bio: 150-200 words about your artistic journey and what drives your creativity

  • Interview Participation: 30-45 minute conversation about your art, process, and connection to movement

  • Creation Videos (Bonus!): If you have footage of yourself creating art or engaging in movement, we'd love to feature it

What We'll Create

  • Email Feature: Dedicated newsletter introducing you and your collaboration

  • Social Content: Multiple posts, stories, and reels across all platforms

  • Blog Article: In-depth feature about your artistic process and story

  • Product Photography: Professional mockups and lifestyle shots

  • Video Content: Interview highlights and artistic process features

Timeline & Expectations

Application to Launch: 8-12 weeks

  • Application review: 2-3 weeks

  • Collaboration setup: 1 week

  • Artwork creation: 2-4 weeks (your timeline)

  • Mockup and revision: 1-2 weeks

  • Content creation: 1-2 weeks

  • Launch preparation: 1 week

Collaboration Month

Your featured month includes:

  • Product launch announcement

  • Weekly social media features

  • Email newsletter spotlight

  • Blog article publication

  • Ongoing sales and promotion support

Ongoing Partnership

Products remain available in our shop with continued promotion and revenue sharing as long as they're popular with our community.

Revenue & Business Details

Commission Structure

  • Apparel: 20%

  • Skateboards: 15-20%

  • Accessories: 15%

  • Lifestyle goods: 20%

  • Premium items: 25%

Payment Terms

Monthly payments via PayPal or direct deposit, with detailed sales reports showing your product performance.

Rights & Usage

You retain ownership of original artwork. Stay Feral receives usage rights for agreed-upon products and promotional materials during collaboration period.

Ready to Create Together?

We're excited to see your work and learn about your creative journey!

Application Methods:

Option 1: Email Application Send portfolio, answers to application questions, and any questions to: hello@stayferal.life Subject line: "Guest Artist Application - [Your Name]"

Option 2: Application Form

Questions?

Don't hesitate to reach out! We're here to make this collaboration process as smooth and creative as possible.

Response Time: We review applications monthly and respond within 2-3 weeks of submission.

Selection Process: We choose artists whose work and values align with our mission, with consideration for artistic quality, brand fit, and collaboration readiness.