The Piccolo Gallery creates meaningful opportunities for everyday artists—emerging creators, students, low-income artists, and passionate hobbyists—to make and share new work. Through paid small-commissions, a virtual gallery, and our annual art auction, we help artists get seen, supported, and celebrated.
Our mission is simple: to make original art more accessible while ensuring artists are paid for their creativity.
Proceeds from our auction and application fees fund small-but-mighty commissions—reducing financial strain and helping artists create, earn, and share their work.
The art of small beginnings.
Why The Piccolo Gallery Exists
The Piccolo Gallery is created and run by Carla, a creative with roots in art, design, and business operations. Inspired by her Nonna, it's a tribute to a legacy of generosity and appreciation for the arts. *Piccolo* means “small” in Italian—our belief is that small commissions can lead to meaningful impact.
“I started The Piccolo Gallery because I know what it’s like to want to make art—but hesitate, thinking you shouldn’t be spending money to do it. I want to help create small opportunities for artists to get paid and share their work.
As a young artist, I was accepted into an emerging art show and was excited. But I had to frame all my pieces for the show. This was expensive and I only sold one piece to my Dad. (Thanks, Dad!)
I wasn’t chasing a career in art. I just wanted to share my work. But instead, I was left feeling like I spent money I shouldn't have".
That experience isn’t unique. Many everyday artists face financial barriers—whether it’s for supplies, framing, or simply the time to create. The Piccolo Gallery exists to ease those burdens through small-but-mighty commissions that help artists create, get paid, and share their work.
Art is essential for everyone. It brings us comfort, meaning, and connection—and artists deserve more chances to create and get paid.