Become a Pineapple Picasso Artist!
Make Money without the Hassle!
Your art deserves a home, your talent deserves to shine, and your creativity deserves a community! Join the award-winning Pineapple Picasso family and turn your passion into profit!I’ve been in your shoes, and I know how hard it can be to sell your art!I used to spend my weekends waking up before the sun, packing my creations, setting up a tent at farmers’ markets and art shows, and hoping the day would be profitable. Etsy wasn’t working well with shipping costs, vendor fees added up, and every time I packed and unpacked my art, I worried about damaging something!Then I discovered a local store called Cape Coral Remade, and it was a game changer! I could sell my art year-round, make extra money by teaching classes, and become part of a supportive community. I even learned so much from the other artists around me! The only challenge was volunteering 30 hours a month while working full-time. Weekends were my only option, and finding the time wasn't always easy.That experience is one of the reasons I created Pineapple Picasso! 🍍 I want other artists and crafters to have the same opportunities I found, without the hassle of hauling everything to shows. You can sell your creations, make new friends, learn from other artists, and even teach classes if you choose. We work with you to find volunteer times that fit your schedule!Join our award-winning Pineapple Picasso family and let us help your creativity find a home—and maybe put a little extra money in your pocket, too! After only be open 3 years, we won Best of Cape Coral in the categories of Best Art Gallery. Best Art Studio, Best Art and Crafts Classes, and Best DIY Craft Store! How amazing would it be for you to be part of our growth!Your art deserves to be seen, and you deserve a community that supports you!
ABOUT ME:
My name is Stacey Sawyer, and the story of Pineapple Picasso began with my sister’s love of pineapples. In 2018, I lost my younger sister at just 47 years old to Multiple Myeloma. My grief was overwhelming, and I turned to creating art as a way to heal. Art became my therapy, helping me navigate the pain of losing someone so dear to me.Wanting to honor her memory, I named my creative venture Pineapple Beach Creations, inspired by her love of pineapples and the beach. I began selling my artwork at art shows and eventually found opportunities to display my creations in local stores.In 2022, I developed a business plan and rebranded my growing venture as Pineapple Picasso. Then, in June 2023, I made one of the biggest and most life-changing decisions of my life: I left my 30-year teaching career to pursue my dream of opening my own art studio and creative community.What began as a way to cope with grief has grown into something far greater than I ever imagined—a place where creativity brings people together, artists are supported, and others can discover the joy and healing that art can bring.
Pineapple Picasso offers something for everyone, from unique artwork created by talented local artists and engaging hands-on art classes to our exciting Splatter Spot and one-of-a-kind Passion Prints experience. Our popular Splatter Spot features two spacious blacklight rooms filled with glowing lights and music, where guests can let loose, have fun, and create colorful masterpieces by splashing and squirting blacklight paint onto canvases and each other! With ponchos, goggles, and shoe covers provided, guests can embrace their creative side without worrying about the mess. This high-energy experience attracts new visitors who might not otherwise discover our studio, introducing them to everything else Pineapple Picasso has to offer.For couples looking for something truly different, Passion Prints offers a playful, memorable way to create art together. Couples receive disposable undergarments, body paint, and a specially prepared 3-foot-by-4-foot canvas to create a unique masterpiece using their own bodies as artistic tools. The result is a fun, intimate experience and a one-of-a-kind keepsake they can treasure long after the paint dries!
- Artist Mission Statement: Our mission is to empower artists to grow their talents and thrive as entrepreneurs by providing a welcoming platform to showcase and sell their original creations. We strive to enrich lives through creativity, inspiration, excitement, and self-expression while building a supportive artistic community and delivering exceptional customer service that makes every visit to Pineapple Picasso memorable.
- Artist Obligations - Ready to Share Your Creativity with the World? 🎨🍍Want to turn your passion into extra income? At Pineapple Picasso, you can showcase and sell your original creations while becoming part of a supportive community of local artists!We offer a 70/30 sales split—you keep 70%, and the store receives 30% when you volunteer 20 hours per month. If you’re unable to meet the 20-hour commitment, the split changes to 50/50.To keep our creative community thriving, we ask all participating artists to contribute time working in the store. It’s a wonderful way to connect with customers, build relationships with fellow artists, and help our entire creative family succeed!Bring your talent, share your passion, and let’s grow together at Pineapple Picasso!
- Turn Your Creativity into Extra Income!Teaching an art class is a fantastic way to earn extra money while sharing your talents with others! And the best part? You don’t have to teach classes to be part of our artist family, but if you choose to, you keep the majority of what you earn! Pineapple Picasso keeps just $10 per participant, and the rest goes directly to you.Feeling nervous about teaching? Don’t be! I spent 30 years in education, and I’ll be right there to guide you through the process, share tips, and help you build your confidence every step of the way. You don’t have to be a professional teacher to inspire someone—you just need a passion for what you create!Share your talent, inspire others, and put a little extra money in your pocket—all while having fun!
- Store Hours & Volunteer ShiftsPineapple Picasso is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM, with Sundays reserved for scheduled art classes.Volunteer shifts are just 5 hours, making it easier to fit your commitment into your busy schedule! And here’s a great bonus for weekend volunteers: Saturday and Sunday hours count as double time toward your monthly requirement! That means one 5-hour weekend shift earns you 10 hours of credit. We know your time is valuable, so we strive to make volunteering convenient while helping our creative community thrive.
- Artists are paid monthly, around the 10th. Ready to join our Pineapple Picasso family? Sign up below!
- Artists we are looking for: At Pineapple Picasso, we’re more than a store—we’re a family of creative individuals who encourage, inspire, and celebrate one another’s successes! We’re looking for passionate, enthusiastic artists who want to share their talents, grow their businesses, and become part of a supportive community. I’ll be your biggest cheerleader, rooting for you every step of the way! 🍍💛Our customers come to us for creativity, fun, and unique experiences, and we want every visit to be memorable. That’s why we’re looking for artists and crafters who create original, one-of-a-kind pieces that bring something new and different to our store. We want your creativity to shine, so mass-produced and store-bought items aren’t a fit for us.A few important details: We’re not currently accepting resin artists or clothing vendors, as we’re looking to expand the variety of other unique creations we offer.If you’re ready to share your creativity, connect with fellow artists, and become part of an award-winning creative community, we’d love to meet you! 🎨✨
So, you want to become a Pineapple Picasso Artist?
Obligations
To retain 70% of your sales (30% stays with the store) from your creations…
1. You must be accepted by the owner.
2. You must work 20 hours a month in the store (Saturdays and Sundays are double time)
3. You may price your art however you like (I will help you with this).
4. We would love for you to teach classes, but it is not required. You may charge whatever you like for your class. $10 from each of your participants stays with the store, and you get to keep the rest. You must be with the store for a period of 30 days before you can do a class. This is also at the discretion of the owner.
If you do not meet your obligations for the month, you will split the sale of your art 50/50 with the store. We do not keep artists who cannot fulfill their hours, but you can bank hours ahead of time.
*The owner does reserve the right to cancel any and all artist applications
You will be contacted if you are chosen to be a Pineapple Picasso Artist Volunteer. The owner does reserve the right to cancel or disregard any artist application. Individual considerations will be given to out-of-town artists.