Image: Collage of ArtLifting artists.

Art has the power to transform spaces, create opportunity, and strengthen communities. ArtLifting is building a more inclusive creative economy by connecting artists with disabilities to organizations that create meaningful spaces. Together, these partnerships foster financial resilience, elevate artistic talent, and create lasting social impact.

• ArtLifting is building a more inclusive creative economy through art.
• Artists with disabilities gain financial resilience, recognition, and opportunity.
• Organizations create more inclusive, meaningful spaces through artwork.
• Corporate partnerships generate measurable social impact for artists and communities.

Before co-founding ArtLifting, CEO Liz Powers worked as a social worker in Boston, supporting individuals in housing navigation centers and community art programs. She saw talented artists creating professional-quality work, yet their pieces remained unseen and unsold.

Many of these artists faced barriers to traditional employment due to disabilities or health conditions, despite their artistic excellence. As an artist herself, Liz understood the power of having your work recognized and how often talented artists are overlooked when their paths don't fit traditional expectations.

In 2013, Liz and her brother, Spencer, launched ArtLifting with a clear mission: to connect underrepresented artists with customers eager to celebrate their work and make a meaningful social impact. By bridging that gap, ArtLifting helps build an accessible and inclusive economy where people are defined by their talent, not their circumstances.

Behind every sale is an opportunity for independence.

ArtLifting has generated tens of millions in art sales, directly supporting professional artists with disabilities across North America. Our model directs 55% of profits to artists. 

Additionally, 1% of profits are contributed to the ArtLifting Community Impact Fund, which provides grants, art supplies, and professional development for ArtLifting artists and community partners. As of 2026,  we’ve distributed more than $450,000 through our Community Impact Fund to expand access and opportunity.

These earnings represent stability, dignity, and hope. Each sale is more than a transaction. It's a tangible investment in human potential.

“It gives me hope again that we don’t have to constantly stress every day where I will be able to get even food or medicine if we were sick."

- Vanessa Starr, ArtLifting artist

Recognition fuels creative and personal growth.

The impact of an art sale goes beyond finances. ArtLifting artists report that selling their artwork positively impacts all areas of their lives. Over 95% of artists report increased confidence, and 97% feel valued knowing their artwork is displayed in offices and spaces across the country.

This confidence extends into every aspect of their lives. Many artists explore new techniques, experiment with different styles, set ambitious goals, and expand their creative practice. When artists see their work celebrated in meaningful ways, it reinforces what we all need: to feel seen, valued, and capable.

“This sale helps fuel my spirit as I discover how much more I’m capable of. It truly is life-changing.”

- Lumi Forbes, ArtLifting artist

Corporate art is a design strategy for human connection.

When organizations partner with ArtLifting, they embed inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and creativity directly into the spaces where people work, collaborate, and connect. Each artwork becomes a living expression of shared values, proving that thoughtful design can drive empathy as effectively as it drives performance.

Today, more than 500 clients work with ArtLifting to uplift their spaces and communities. Our Net Promoter Score of 9.7 out of 10 reflects strong client satisfaction and shared values.

“ArtLifting has been a strong partner in enhancing the day-to-day experience within our buildings through art installations. The stunning artwork and inspiring artist stories create meaningful connections for BGO teams and tenants.”

- Rob Naso, Managing Partner and Head of U.S. Asset Management, BGO

“When people read the artist bios, it opens up conversations about difference, mental health, and disabilities in a whole new way.”

- Bryan Parker, Director of Workplace Strategy and Design, PwC (former)

By acquiring, renting, or rotating artwork from ArtLifting artists, our partners are designing social impact into their spaces, sparking meaningful engagement, and redefining what inclusion looks like in the workplace and beyond.

Read our annual impact report to learn how ArtLifting clients change artists’ lives.

Inspired to make an impact at your company with ArtLifting? Contact us to explore your project or idea.

ArtLifting expands access to the corporate art market for artists with disabilities, turning talent into income, recognition, and long-term success. Each partnership expands opportunity, reshapes narratives, and proves that when creativity and opportunity meet, everyone thrives.

Ready to explore how your organization can spark connection and impact through art? Explore our portfolio or contact us to discover how your spaces can uplift artists and communities through inclusive art.