Join The Create! Collective

A Community & Career Toolkit for Independent Creatives

The resources, connections, and community you need to build a thriving creative career—all in one place.

Why Artists Join

Building a creative career can feel isolating. You're making critical decisions alone, navigating gallery relationships without guidance, and wondering if anyone else truly gets it.

The Create! Collective changes that.

We're a global community of working artists who believe sustainable careers are built with:

✅ Genuine peer support from artists who understand your journey
✅ Practical resources and tools you can use immediately
✅ Expert guidance without the five-figure price tag
✅ Real connections that open doors and create opportunities

What's Included

Private Member Community
Connect with fellow artists, share opportunities, troubleshoot challenges, and build lasting relationships with peers worldwide.

Comprehensive Resource Library
100+ expert videos, pitch templates, pricing lessons, and strategic frameworks covering every aspect of running your creative business.

2 Live Monthly Calls
Workshop sessions with founder Ekaterina Popova and community Q&A circles with Sarah Gulpker + occasional guest speakers. All recorded and added to your library.

Expert Interviews & Masterclasses
Learn from gallerists (Liz Lidgett, Sarah from Paradigm Gallery), curators, and successful artists, curators, collectors (Ashley Longshore, Jealous Curator, Sonia Boreal, and more).

Member Visibility
Share your exhibitions, studio sales, and events on our Instagram @createcollectivehq. Tag us as a collaborator to reach our engaged audience.

Searchable by Topic
Find exactly what you need, when you need it—from pricing strategies to gallery negotiations to sustainable business planning.

Choose Your Membership

💎 Annual Membership - BEST VALUE

$390/year (Save $78 - 2 months free)
Equivalent to $32.50/month

✓ Full access to everything
✓ Lock in this rate for 12 months
✓ Best value for committed members

📅 Quarterly Membership

$105 every 3 months (Save $12)

✓ Full access to everything
✓ Flexible 3-month commitment
✓ Auto-renews every quarter

🌱 Monthly Membership

$39/month

✓ Full access to everything
✓ Cancel anytime
✓ Perfect for exploring the community

Built by Artists, for Artists

Created by artists who understand what it's like to make critical career decisions alone and wonder if anyone else gets it. We built this space to offer support, community, and strategy as the art world evolves.

Ekaterina (Kat) Popova is a contemporary painter with nearly a decade as a professional artist, international exhibitions, and founder of Create! Magazine—a platform with a print magazine, podcast (1M+ downloads), and two co-written books on creative entrepreneurship.

Common Questions

What if I can't make the live calls?
No problem! Everything is recorded and added to your member library within 24 hours. Many members never attend live and still get tremendous value.

How soon do I get access?
Immediately upon enrollment. You'll receive login credentials and can start exploring the library, community, and resources right away.

Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Monthly members can cancel anytime. Quarterly and annual members have access for their full subscription period.

What's your refund policy?
We don't offer refunds. Monthly, quarterly and annual members can cancel anytime, no questions asked. We encourage you to email us at [email protected] before joining if you have questions.

What kind of results can I expect?
This isn't a quick-fix program—it's a long-term resource and relationship building space for building a sustainable creative career. Members have transitioned to full-time artist careers, navigated gallery relationships with confidence, launched exhibitions and publications, and built lasting friendships with artists worldwide. Your results depend on how you engage with the community and apply what you learn. We welcome artists who are ready to show up—not just consume content, but connect with peers, contribute to discussions, and build genuine relationships.

Need support?
Email us at [email protected] with any questions before joining.

Stop Building Your Career Alone

Join working artists who support each other, share resources, and build sustainable creative careers together.

The resources are here. The people are here. Your creative career deserves this support.