No Maidens Art Collective
Supporting each other so none of us are left out.
Curious? Here’s the deal.
For Artists & Makers
We sell on consignment: you give us your items, and we sell them on your behalf at pop-ups and markets. Artists who work the event with us receive 90% of their sales. If you can’t attend, you still receive 80%—the remaining 20% is split between No Maidens and the artists who do work the event.
If you’re interested, take a look through the rest of the artist FAQs to get a feel for how we work. When you’re ready, you can either fill out the form or email us directly at info@nomaidensart.com.
We’re especially excited to work with makers who might be new to markets, can’t attend in person, or just want to share resources and energy instead of going it alone.
Nope! We welcome artists from anywhere. While most of our events are in the Tulsa area, you don’t have to be local to consign with us—just able to ship, drop off, or coordinate local printing (we’ve got a few options we can suggest). We’ll handle the rest.
If you’re not sure if it’s a good fit, feel free to email us or fill out the interest form and we’ll follow up.
We’re a marketplace facilitator—like Etsy—so we take care of collecting and remitting sales tax on your behalf for items sold through our booth. That said, we can’t offer tax advice. Every location has different rules, so if you’re not sure what’s required for you personally, it’s a good idea to check your local laws or talk to a tax professional.
We’re open to almost any type of handmade or creative goods—prints, stickers, zines, jewelry, fiber art, ceramics, books, and more. We also consider things like digital art printed locally, or upcycled pieces with a creative twist. The main criteria are that your work is original, and that we think it’ll connect with our audience.
Right now, we only turn things away if we truly don’t think they’ll sell. That said, as we grow, we may need to limit oversaturated categories, so we’re mindful not to take on too much of the same thing.
If you’re not sure whether your work is a fit, reach out! We’re happy to chat.
Absolutely. We love paper goods! Prints, zines, stickers, postcards—those are all great fits for our booth.
If you’re not local to Tulsa, we can either receive shipped inventory, or help coordinate local printing (we’ve got a few good options here). Just make sure your files are print-ready if we go that route.
Not sure if your format or concept will work? Send us an email—we’re happy to talk it through.
Our default split is 80/20 — artists keep 80% of their sales. The remaining 20% gets divided up: 10% goes to No Maidens (to help cover event fees, infrastructure, and admin costs), and 10% is split among the artists who help staff the booth.
But! If you work the event with us, you keep 90% of your own sales and get a share of that 10% from artists who aren’t working the event.
We always make sure there’s at least one experienced vendor at the booth, so no one’s ever thrown in the deep end. This model honors both creative labor and booth labor, and helps keep things sustainable for everyone involved.
We pay out once a month—currently by the 15th—to give time for credit card deposits to clear and for us to handle the accounting. So if you sell something on May 31st, you’ll get paid by June 15th for all of your May sales.
We can pay you however you prefer: Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Zelle, or even check (though please… don’t make us write a check).
If something urgent comes up and you need payment sooner, just let us know—we’re flexible and happy to work with you.
Nope! One of the core reasons No Maidens exists is to help artists get their work out into the world even if they can’t be there in person.
That said, if you want to be present—we’d love that. Working the booth is a great way to meet other makers, get to know the scene, and connect with shoppers. Plus, artists who help staff the booth keep a higher percentage of their sales (see our consignment split info above).
And don’t worry—if you do sign up to work a market, we’ll make sure you’re paired with someone experienced who can show you the ropes.
Not necessarily. We do our best to bring a wide mix of artists to each event, but space is always limited—and sometimes the vibe or theme of a market just isn’t the right fit for every piece.
We also consider things like how well certain items have sold in the past, how many artists are in a similar category, and what kind of display space we’ll have.
That said, we want your work to be out there! We rotate inventory as much as we can, and if you’re open to helping staff events, we’re more likely to prioritize your items for those markets.
That’s ultimately up to you—but we’re happy to offer guidance if you want it.
We encourage artists to price their work fairly, in a way that reflects your time, labor, materials, and creative skill. That said, we’ve found that market shoppers tend to be most responsive to items under $40, with the sweet spot often between $5–25. Zines, prints, stickers, and small items usually do well in that range.
If you’re unsure, we can share examples of similar items or help you think through what makes sense based on your goals. You can also adjust your pricing over time—nothing is locked in forever.
Let us know if you want help!
Yes—and there are a couple ways that can happen.
If you want your work left out of a specific market (whether or not you’re working it), just let us know. Maybe the vibe’s not right, or you’re prepping for a launch elsewhere—we totally respect that. It’s your art.
On our end, there may be times we choose not to bring certain pieces or artists to a market. We never do this lightly. Sometimes it’s due to limited booth space, category saturation (like six other crochet vendors), or the audience not being a good match.
Either way, we’ll always be upfront with you about why, and we’re open to questions or conversation. Our goal is never to gatekeep—it’s to give every piece the best shot at success and keep the collective running fairly and sustainably.
Yes. All artists who consign with us will sign a legal consignment agreement—similar to what you’d sign with a gallery. It outlines how sales and payments work, what we’re responsible for, and includes a detailed inventory list of the items we’re holding on your behalf.
There’s no set end date, and the agreement can be updated or ended at any time. It’s there to protect everyone involved—especially you—by making sure your rights and work are clearly accounted for.
You’ll have the chance to review everything, ask questions, and make sure you’re comfortable before signing.
For Shoppers & Supporters
You can find us at local pop-ups and markets in the Tulsa area (and maybe beyond, eventually).
Check out our Events page to see where we’ll be next!
Not at the moment—our focus right now is on in-person markets and pop-ups, where you can see everything up close and chat with us in real life.
That said, some of our artists do have their own online shops. You can check out the Artist Profiles page to find links to their work.
We don’t sell online at the moment, but at our in-person booth, we’re happy to point you toward work by a specific artist if there’s someone you want to support.
If you already bought something and want to see more from the same maker, check out our Artist Profiles page—some folks have their own shops or socials listed. If not, feel free to email us at info@nomaidensart.com, and we’ll pass along a message or help identify the artist for you.
Most are! We also carry prints, stickers, books, zines, and other goods that might not be handmade in the traditional sense but are still designed or created by the artist. Everything we sell is connected directly to the person who made it — no mass production, no drop-shipping. Occasionally, you might see upcycled or altered vintage pieces, but always with a creative twist.
Since we currently only sell in person, we ask that shoppers look over items carefully before purchasing — all sales are considered final at this time. That said, we know life happens. If something unexpected goes wrong with your item, send us an email at info@nomaidensart.com. We’re happy to reach out to the artist and see what might be possible.
About No Maidens
We’re a Tulsa-based artist and maker collective working to remove barriers for creatives who want to sell their work at markets—but might not be able to table on their own. Whether that’s due to chronic illness, caretaking responsibilities, inexperience, limited inventory, or a thousand other reasons—we make space for folks anyway.
We table at events on behalf of our artists, and we’re building a small but mighty community of makers who share knowledge, pitch in at booths, and help each other succeed. It’s about collaboration, not competition.
We’re open to almost any type of handmade or creative work and only turn away items we don’t think will sell. As we grow, we may need to limit oversaturated categories, but we’re always open to fresh ideas.
Right now we’re focused on pop-ups and markets, and building something sustainable together. We’re figuring things out as we go, but we’re doing it with intention—and inviting others to do it with us. The collective is still new, but it’s rooted in mutual support, shared resources, and a deep belief in collaboration over competition.
We shared a booth at Chalk It Up, a two-day outdoor art festival in Broken Arrow. Jes had never vended before and mostly had books; Tina was a seasoned vendor but couldn’t physically handle a weekend-long market solo. Together, it worked — we split the booth, shared the labor, sold each other’s work, and realized how much easier (and more fun) it was to do this as a team.
That one market sparked a bigger idea: what if we made it easier for other artists to do the same? No Maidens grew from that weekend — part necessity, part experiment, and all about mutual support.
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No Maidens is a tongue-in-cheek nod to the Maiden/Mother/Crone archetype. Traditionally, the “Maiden” is seen as pure, naive, and untested — all traits that have long been idealized and weaponized, especially against women and marginalized creatives.
We’re not here for that.
We’re not here to be sweet, quiet, or agreeable — we’re here to support independent makers, shift power, and show up for each other without apology.
No Maidens is about stepping into creative spaces with experience, intention, and a healthy amount of irreverence. We’re not pretending we don’t know how the game works — we do, and we want to help others navigate it too. We share time, resources, knowledge, and emotional labor, especially for folks who are new to vending or haven’t felt welcome in traditional maker spaces.
We’ve got people of all genders, and all kinds of life experience — but what we don’t have is anyone playing naive to survive. No Maidens means we’ve got each other’s backs.
Nope — we’re currently a sole proprietorship, with plans to move toward an LLC as we grow. A traditional nonprofit model didn’t feel like the right fit for us. Our goal is to remove barriers for artists, not create more of them.
We function more like a marketplace facilitator — think Etsy, but local and community-driven. Artists set their prices, we handle the sales tax, and we keep a 10% cut to cover essentials: vendor fees, display fixtures, infrastructure, and tech expenses (like web hosting and accounting software).
We’re not here to gatekeep or overcomplicate — just to make it easier for independent artists and makers to get paid, be seen, and show up.
We love the spirit — thank you for wanting to support what we’re building!
Right now, we don’t have any formal volunteer roles (we’re still small and scrappy), but we’re always open to help in specific ways. If you’re a woodworker and are up for a small project or two (we’ll buy the materials), or if you have display fixtures, art supplies, or materials to donate, email us at info@nomaidensart.com and we’ll figure it out.
Want to support us in other ways? Signal-boosting our events, sharing our posts, and introducing us to new artists and markets makes a big difference. We’re also open to fundraising partnerships and resource trades—just reach out!
We don’t have a donation platform set up just yet, but if you’d like to contribute directly, send us an email and we’ll share our info.
Absolutely. Collaboration is baked into everything we do. Whether you’re another collective, a venue, an organizer, a small business, or just someone with a cool idea — we’d love to hear from you.
We’re especially excited about partnerships that uplift independent artists, expand access, or make space for folks who’ve been pushed to the margins. That might look like co-hosting events, curating shared spaces, teaming up for a fundraiser, or something totally unexpected.
Got something in mind? Email us at info@nomaidensart.com — we’re always down to talk.