Creative Arts Gallery
Faith-driven artists face a significant income gap, often earning half the $62,544 median income of independent artists while paying 15-20% commission fees on secular platforms that don't align with their mission values.
With approximately 166,700 independent artists in the U.S. market and Christian creatives significantly under-earning from faith-based work, our Creative Arts Gallery addresses this economic disparity while providing churches, businesses, and patrons access to affordable, mission-aligned creative works.
We provide a 5% commission alternative where artists retain full ownership of their work, increase their earnings by 10-15% compared to secular platforms, and build direct relationships with churches and patrons who value both artistic excellence and spiritual purpose.
In short
The global creator economy is valued at $250 billion (projected to reach $480 billion by 2027), yet faith-aligned creators remain underserved by commercial platforms that prioritize scale over mission alignment.
Our integrated approach combines art sales with licensing protection, print-on-demand fulfillment, and connection to gig opportunities, creating comprehensive economic support for artists while serving the creative needs of 330,000+ Christian congregations.
The big idea
The Creative Arts Gallery is RCA’s in-app marketplace and collaboration space where faith-driven artists connect directly with churches, businesses, and patrons. Artists create profiles, upload portfolios, list artwork or services, and manage commissions all within the platform. Built-in messaging and project tools allow artists and buyers to communicate clearly, share drafts, set timelines, and track progress from concept to completion. Secure payments and transparent reviews help establish trust while giving artists visibility and sustainable income opportunities.
A network of artists
Churches, organizations, and patros engage with the Arts Program by browsing the Gallery to commission murals, worship visuals, event branding, digital graphics, merchandise designs, and outreach materials. Artists may also choose to contribute their work to RCA’s Canvassing & Campaign Support, creating print-ready flyers, posters, and promotional designs that churches and organizations use for local outreach. Through this integrated approach, the Creative Arts Gallery not only supports artists financially but also embeds creativity directly into ministry, outreach, and community engagement—turning art into a practical tool for impact.
Real-time support from artists
The Creative Arts Gallery is RCA’s platform for showcasing and commissioning faith-driven art while making creative collaboration simple and accessible. Artists can share their work, communicate directly with buyers, and manage commissions within the app, while churches and organizations can discover talent for worship spaces, events, outreach, and branding. Once artwork is purchased or completed, RCA can coordinate delivery through its local gig driver network, ensuring pieces arrive safely and on time.
Key Success Metrics
- 5% commission rate vs. 15-20% on secular platforms (10-15% artist income increase)
- 166,700+ independent artists in U.S. market with demonstrated income gap
- 100+ artists targeted for pilot program adoption and income stabilization
- $250B to $480B growth in global creator economy by 2027 (Goldman Sachs Research)
- 100% artist ownership retained with licensing and watermark protection
- Print-on-demand integration enables scaling without inventory overhead
This program represents our commitment to closing the income gap for faith-driven creators while building a sustainable marketplace that serves both artistic excellence and ministry impact.