Manufacturers looking for artwork include companies that produce greeting cards, fabric, puzzles, calendars, stationery, and gift products. Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Leanin’ Tree, Pomegranate, Studio Oh!, LANG Brands, and several independent puzzle and greeting card companies have published submission opportunities for artists. Below are 12 companies worth researching, with links to their official submission guidelines.
These companies do not all accept the same artwork or offer the same type of agreement. Some license individual paintings or illustrations for specific products. Others review coordinated collections, ready-made greeting card designs, or larger publishing proposals.
As an artist, I would begin by matching the work I already make to a company’s product line. Wildlife drawings, for example, might translate well into puzzles or nature-themed stationery, while botanical illustrations could suit calendars, fabric, or decorative gifts. A company needs artwork that works for its customers, not simply artwork that looks good in a portfolio.
I checked the submission information in October 2026. These are published submission opportunities, not guarantees that a company will select or license your artwork. Always confirm the current requirements before applying.
12 Manufacturers and Product Companies Accepting Artwork Submissions
I’ve included companies that provide public artist submission guidelines, portfolio review opportunities, or creative project proposal forms. Some are traditional product manufacturers, while others are publishers or product brands that license artwork for the products they sell.
| Company | Products | Submission route |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Kaufman Fabrics | Fabric and textiles | Artwork samples or portfolio |
| Leanin’ Tree | Greeting cards and gifts | Digital art submissions |
| Madison Park Greetings | Greeting cards | JPG samples or website link |
| Biely & Shoaf | Greeting cards and paper goods | Email with artwork or PDF |
| Design House Greetings | Greeting cards | Digital previews or website |
| Oatmeal Studios | Humorous greeting cards | Email artwork or concepts |
| Studio Oh! | Stationery, journals and gifts | PDF portfolio |
| Pomegranate | Puzzles, calendars, books and gifts | Online proposal form |
| LANG Brands | Calendars, cards, home decor and gifts | Digital samples and signed form |
| Cobble Hill Puzzles | Jigsaw puzzles | Artist inquiry form |
| Piecewise Puzzles | Jigsaw puzzles | Artist call and email submission |
| Andrews McMeel Publishing | Books and calendars | Creative publishing proposals |
1. Robert Kaufman Fabrics
Robert Kaufman Fabrics licenses artwork for textile products and publishes detailed guidelines for artists interested in submitting designs.
One reason I would investigate this company is that it considers original artwork even when it has not yet been converted into a repeating fabric pattern. Illustrations developed for other purposes may still be suitable for licensing.
Robert Kaufman looks for artists with portfolios containing at least 15 images, but requests 5–10 representative examples in an initial submission. It accepts portfolio links and provides specific instructions for PDF presentation files.
That could make it a useful opportunity for artists working in botanical illustration, wildlife, decorative artwork, seasonal imagery, or surface pattern design.
Submission requirements: Representative artwork, preferably presented as a PDF when submitting files digitally. The company asks that PDFs remain under 10 MB, preferably under 5 MB, and include appropriate contact information.
Robert Kaufman official artwork submission guidelines
2. Leanin’ Tree
Leanin’ Tree publishes greeting cards and gift products featuring a wide range of illustration, photography, wildlife, Western, seasonal, and decorative themes.
The company accepts digital artwork submissions by email and prefers organized PDF presentations or JPEG images. Its guidelines request approximately 25–50 images per category, with contact information included on every submission page.
An important restriction: Leanin’ Tree states that it does not publish pencil or pen-and-ink images. This matters if your portfolio consists primarily of black-and-white drawings. I would check whether my finished artwork fits the company’s accepted media before preparing a submission.
Leanin’ Tree says that artists whose work is selected will receive information about its licensing agreement and payment terms. If there is no response within four to eight weeks, its guidelines advise assuming the submission was not suitable at that time.
Leanin’ Tree artist submission guidelines
3. Madison Park Greetings
Madison Park Greetings accepts artwork submissions throughout the year for its greeting card collections.
Its published categories include birthdays, friendship, sympathy, holidays, wildlife, animals, flowers, gardens, and other familiar greeting card subjects.
Artists can provide a website link or submit up to ten JPG images by email. The company specifies a total size under 3 MB per group and asks for complete contact information.
I would consider Madison Park for artwork with a clear visual subject that could become an individual greeting card, including nature illustrations, animal art, and decorative imagery.
Submission requirements: Website link or up to ten JPGs, including the artist’s email address and telephone number. Do not send original physical artwork.
Madison Park Greetings artwork submissions
4. Biely & Shoaf
Biely & Shoaf publishes greeting cards and paper products featuring work by independent artists.
The company accepts digital submissions and allows artists to send low-resolution JPG images in the body of an email or multiple examples collected into a PDF.
It specifically states that artwork does not have to be formatted as a finished greeting card. That is helpful if you have a strong illustration portfolio but have not designed individual card layouts.
Biely & Shoaf asks artists to include contact information and, when available, a website or portfolio link. It does not accept AI-generated artwork.
Best fit: Artists with finished illustrations, decorative art, and images that could be adapted into card designs.
Biely & Shoaf artist submission guidelines
5. Design House Greetings
Design House Greetings looks for artists whose work can translate into appealing greeting cards, particularly designs using strong color, clear composition, humor, lettering, and visually readable ideas.
The company provides unusually specific guidance about what works on a retail greeting card. Its preferences include bold, colorful designs that communicate quickly and stand out when displayed on a store shelf.
It accepts digital previews or a website address for review. The submission instructions ask for up to five low-resolution JPG images and specify that images should be pasted into the email body rather than sent as ordinary attachments.
For artists whose work involves humor, playful characters, typography, and graphic illustration, this is a company I would investigate.
Design House Greetings artist submissions
6. Oatmeal Studios
Oatmeal Studios specializes in humorous greeting cards, making it more relevant to illustrators, cartoonists, and artists who create funny or character-driven artwork.
Its artist guidelines emphasize original humor, colorful illustrations, cartoons, and unexpected visual ideas. Unlike some publishers that primarily request finished artwork, Oatmeal Studios says it is willing to consider rough sketches for speculative card ideas.
The company also reviews samples of an artist’s style even when the artist does not have finished greeting card concepts.
Oatmeal Studios provides submission instructions and an email contact on its official artist page. It states that compensation is negotiated when artwork is selected.
Best fit: Cartoonists, humorous illustrators, and artists whose drawings communicate a funny situation or recognizable character immediately.
Oatmeal Studios artist guidelines
7. Studio Oh!
Studio Oh! creates illustrated stationery, planners, journals, gifts, and lifestyle products. It has an official submission page for artists interested in having their artwork considered for its product collections.
This is a useful company to investigate if your artwork has decorative or commercial applications beyond one product format.
Studio Oh! requests a PDF containing no more than five letter-size pages of artwork. The company specifically asks artists not to send multiple emails or separate JPEG files.
I would carefully select work that fits its existing stationery and gift products rather than attempting to show every medium or subject in my portfolio.
Best fit: Illustrators, surface pattern designers, and artists producing cohesive decorative imagery.
Studio Oh! official artwork submissions
8. Pomegranate
Pomegranate publishes art-centered products including jigsaw puzzles, calendars, stationery, books, and paper gifts.
The company’s catalog includes fine art, illustration, photography, and work by both historical and contemporary artists.
Pomegranate provides an online Art and Literature Submissions form for artists and writers interested in proposing projects.
For an artist with a strong collection of finished wildlife, botanical, landscape, or other visually distinctive work, I would examine the catalog to see whether the images could support a puzzle, calendar, or related art product.
This is a project proposal opportunity rather than a guarantee that the company will consider every isolated image for standalone licensing.
Pomegranate art and literature submissions
9. LANG Brands
LANG Brands considers artwork for calendars, stationery, drinkware, Christmas cards, home decor, and other illustrated products.
Its guidelines mention traditional art, wildlife and nature imagery, contemporary designs, photography, and decorative subjects among the categories it uses.
LANG does not specify one standard image size because its products have different production requirements. It prefers PDF samples or links to online portfolios and galleries.
Important: LANG requires artists to complete and sign its New Art Submission Agreement Form before their work can be reviewed. The company’s published instructions say submissions are accepted throughout the year.
I would read the submission agreement carefully before sending any artwork or concepts.
LANG Brands official artist submission guidelines
10. Cobble Hill Puzzles
Cobble Hill publishes jigsaw puzzles and has a published process for artists who want their artwork considered.
Its contact page directs artists to use the general inquiry form and select the “Artist/Image Suggestion” option. Artists can include a link to their portfolio in the submission.
Cobble Hill states that it licenses artwork rather than photography through this process. It also notes that it receives a high volume of submissions and generally responds only when there is interest.
I would consider this opportunity for detailed paintings, wildlife artwork, colorful landscapes, and other compositions with enough visual interest to work as a jigsaw puzzle.
Cobble Hill artist inquiry instructions
11. Piecewise Puzzles
Piecewise Puzzles has an artist call inviting independent artists to submit original artwork for potential inclusion in its upcoming puzzle collections.
The company looks for ready-to-license artwork with strong composition, color, and visual storytelling.
Its published specifications require selected final artwork to be available at 18 × 24 inches or larger, at 300 DPI in CMYK color. Applicants must own the necessary rights to the artwork.
Artists are instructed to email a short biography and several relevant artwork samples using the subject format described on the official artist call page.
The company says it reviews submissions on a rolling basis and contacts selected artists to discuss licensing terms.
12. Andrews McMeel Publishing
Andrews McMeel Publishing produces illustrated books, calendars, humor, comics, and other creator-led publishing projects.
Its submission process is more appropriate for a developed creative publishing proposal than for sending an unrelated group of standalone artwork images.
The company requests project descriptions, relevant sample material, creator information, and supporting details explaining the intended audience and publishing opportunity.
For an artist with a cohesive concept for an illustrated calendar, art book, or related publishing project, this may be worth investigating. I would not treat it as a conventional fabric or greeting card licensing submission.
Andrews McMeel Publishing submission guidelines
Manufacturers Not Currently Seeking New Artwork
Not every company with an artist submission page is actively looking for new artists. Two companies worth distinguishing from the opportunities above are Blue Sky and Cloud9 Fabrics.
Blue Sky
Blue Sky produces planners, calendars, and organizational stationery. However, its artist submission page currently states that it is not accepting new artist submissions.
I would check that official page again before preparing a portfolio specifically for Blue Sky.
Cloud9 Fabrics
Cloud9 Fabrics states that it is not currently seeking artists, although it will receive submissions for future consideration.
The company also specifies that it does not accept artwork currently sold through print-on-demand platforms such as Spoonflower.
If your artwork is already available commercially through a print-on-demand marketplace, I would check that restriction before submitting.
Cloud9 Fabrics artist submission information
Which Manufacturers Are Best for Your Type of Artwork?
I would choose a product category before building a large manufacturer contact list. Different products place different demands on the artwork.
| Artwork type | Product categories worth investigating |
|---|---|
| Wildlife and animal illustrations | Puzzles, calendars, greeting cards, stationery |
| Botanical and floral artwork | Fabric, stationery, home decor, calendars |
| Landscape paintings | Puzzles, calendars, art prints, greeting cards |
| Cartoons and humorous illustrations | Greeting cards, novelty gifts, illustrated books |
| Surface patterns | Fabric, stationery, gift products, home accessories |
| Photography | Calendars, puzzles, art publishing, wall decor |
These are possible markets, not guarantees that a manufacturer is interested in every style or subject. I would always compare my artwork with the company’s existing products.
For more targeted company lists, see my guides to fabric companies accepting art submissions and greeting card companies accepting art submissions.
How to Submit Artwork to a Manufacturer
Once I have identified a company whose products suit my artwork, I would follow its published submission process rather than sending the same generic portfolio everywhere.
- Review the company’s catalog. Look at its subjects, color palettes, product formats, and existing artistic styles.
- Check whether submissions are open. Find the official artist submission page, not just a general customer service contact.
- Select appropriate artwork. Choose finished pieces or collections that could realistically work on the company’s products.
- Follow the requested format. Some companies require a PDF, some accept JPGs, and others request portfolio links or completed forms.
- Include contact information. Make it easy for the company to identify the artist and respond.
- Record the submission. Keep track of the company, date, designs sent, and follow-up instructions.
I would generally avoid sending original artwork or full-resolution production files unless the company specifically requests them through an appropriate process.
For more detail on portfolio organization, file formats, and follow-ups, see my art licensing submissions guide. I cover the submission process separately so this manufacturer directory can stay focused on identifying companies worth approaching.
Do You Need an Art Licensing Agent to Work With Manufacturers?
No. Several companies on this list publish submission guidelines specifically for independent artists, so representation is not always necessary.
However, submitting artwork directly means handling your own research, portfolio preparation, outreach, and potential licensing negotiations.
An art licensing agent may help artists find manufacturers, negotiate agreements, and manage relationships, usually in exchange for a commission or another agreed compensation structure.
If you’re deciding between direct submissions and representation, my art licensing agents guide explains that alternative. My broader art licensing companies directory also includes publishers and licensing businesses beyond the direct product companies listed here.
What Happens if a Manufacturer Wants to License Your Art?
A positive response to an artwork submission is only the beginning of the business process. The manufacturer may request additional artwork, production-ready files, alternative designs, or more information about the rights available.
Before agreeing to commercial use, I would want to understand the proposed product categories, territory, duration, exclusivity, payment structure, and the rights the company is requesting.
Some licensing agreements use royalties, while others involve flat fees or different compensation arrangements. The terms depend on the company, products, expected use, and negotiation.
For the business details, see my art licensing agreement guide and art licensing royalty rates.
Questions About Manufacturers Licensing Artwork
What types of manufacturers buy or license artwork?
Fabric manufacturers, greeting card publishers, puzzle companies, calendar publishers, stationery brands, and gift companies are among the businesses that may acquire artwork for commercial products. Some license existing illustrations, while others commission new work or develop complete collections with artists.
Can you license existing paintings to manufacturers?
Yes, depending on the artwork and the manufacturer’s needs. Finished paintings and drawings may be suitable for products such as puzzles, calendars, greeting cards, or prints. A company may request digital reproductions or adaptations, subject to an appropriate licensing agreement.
Do manufacturers accept artwork from independent artists?
Some do. Companies such as Robert Kaufman, Leanin’ Tree, Madison Park Greetings, and Studio Oh! publish submission guidelines for artists. Other companies prefer working through licensing agencies or select artists by invitation.
How much do manufacturers pay artists for licensing?
Compensation varies. A manufacturer might offer a flat fee, royalties based on sales, or another negotiated payment structure. The amount depends on the products, rights granted, territory, exclusivity, licensing term, and commercial potential of the artwork.
Should I send the same artwork to several manufacturers?
Artists may submit work to multiple potential licensees when they have the necessary rights and are not restricted by existing agreements or submission terms. I would track every submission carefully and avoid offering conflicting exclusive rights to different companies.
Where I Would Begin
If I were trying to license wildlife or botanical artwork, I would begin with companies where those subjects naturally fit the product. Pomegranate, LANG Brands, Cobble Hill Puzzles, and suitable fabric companies would be worth investigating before approaching businesses whose products require a completely different visual style.
I would then review the official submission instructions, choose a small selection of appropriate work, and prepare the requested materials. A focused submission to a company whose customers already buy that kind of imagery is a more useful starting point than contacting manufacturers indiscriminately.