Gallery / Commission Split Calculator
See exactly what you keep. Split a sale between you and the gallery, check your profit after materials, and find the retail price that hits your take-home goal.
Price for the split before you sign
A gallery placement feels like a win until the cheque arrives and the commission is bigger than you pictured. The fix is to run the split before you agree a retail price, not after. When you know that half or more of the sticker goes to the gallery, you can set a price where your remaining share still covers your costs and pays you fairly.
Use the target take-home field to price deliberately: decide what you need to net, and let the calculator tell you the retail price that gets you there at the gallery's rate. It turns commission from a nasty surprise into a number you planned for.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a gallery commission split work?
The gallery sells your work at a retail price and keeps an agreed percentage as commission; you receive the rest. On a $1,000 piece at 40% commission, the gallery keeps $400 and you take home $600. This calculator does that split and also subtracts your material cost so you can see the actual profit, not just the headline take-home.
What commission percentage do galleries take?
It varies widely by gallery, region, and the type of arrangement, and 50/50 is a common reference point for traditional consignment — but plenty of galleries take more or less, and online platforms, shops, and print sites all set their own rates. Enter whatever your specific contract states rather than assuming a standard, because a few percentage points make a real difference to your take-home.
How do I price so I still make money after commission?
Work backwards from the take-home you need. Use the target take-home field: to net $600 when the gallery takes 40%, you divide by 0.6 to get a $1,000 retail price. Set your gallery price high enough that your share still covers materials, time, and margin — and keep your prices consistent between the gallery and your own channels.
Should my prices be the same in a gallery and on my own website?
As a rule, yes — keep the retail price consistent so a gallery isn't undercut by your own site. Galleries invest in showing and selling your work and reasonably expect you not to sell the same piece cheaper elsewhere. Many artists set one retail price everywhere and simply absorb the gallery's commission on gallery sales, keeping the full amount on direct sales.
Does the split apply before or after fees?
Read your consignment agreement — it isn't always a clean percentage of retail. Some contracts deduct framing, shipping, credit-card fees, or a listing charge before splitting, which lowers your actual take-home. This tool splits the retail price you enter; if your gallery deducts costs first, reduce the retail figure or your target accordingly so the result matches what really lands in your account.
Educational estimate only. Actual take-home depends on your consignment agreement, including any fees deducted before the split.