Build More Than Sales. Build Your Reputation.
TAF is building the infrastructure that helps African artists establish provenance, reach global collectors, and build lasting value. Every approved artist receives a verified TAF Artist ID, and every artwork listed through our platform becomes part of a trusted, documented ecosystem.
Why Sell Through TAF?
TAF puts artists first. We protect your intellectual property, safeguard your work against duplication, and give you immediate access to serious global buyers, so you can earn what your talent is truly worth. Backed by an ecosystem that has your back.
TAF changes this.
Every approved artist receives a unique TAF Artist ID. Every artwork listed through your account receives a unique TAF Artwork ID, creating a traceable record that helps protect your work and build trust with collectors.
Verified Artist Identity
Receive your unique TAF Artist ID and establish a trusted professional presence.
Artwork Provenance
Every approved artwork receives a unique digital record that establishes its true provenance, giving your creation the foundation, respect, and market value it deserves.
National Gallery Validation
Access institutional review pathways with National Gallery art historians, build towards artist classification tier advancement, and gain lasting prestige through the NGA’s official e-commerce partner.
Global Market Access
Reach collectors, designers, and institutions through a platform built specifically for African creativity.
How It Works
Create Your Artist Profile
Approved creators build their digital presence on TAF and receive their unique artist identification.
Upload Your Artwork
Submit artwork details, images, pricing, medium, and background information.
Artwork Review & Approval
Our team reviews submissions to ensure they meet TAF marketplace standards.
Artwork Purchase
Once a collector purchases your artwork, you receive a notification with delivery instructions.
Quality Inspection
The artwork is delivered to a TAF verification hub in:
Our team inspects the artwork to ensure it matches the approved listing.
Collector Delivery & Payment
Once verified and dispatched, the artwork continues to the buyer.
TAF retains a 22% marketplace commission, and the artist receives the remaining balance (78% payout).
Why Collectors Trust TAF
TAF is proud to serve as the National Gallery of Nigeria’s ecommerce partner, supporting a trusted digital marketplace for African art. Together, we’re helping create a more transparent ecosystem where artists can build their professional presence, collectors can buy with confidence, and exceptional works can be documented for the future.
A Pathway for Growth
As artists build a consistent body of work and contribute to the ecosystem over time, they may become eligible for recognised artist classifications through the National Gallery’s broader framework, subject to its assessment criteria.
A Simple & Transparent Model
- Verification & QA
- Global Logistics
- Secure Escrow
Who Can Join TAF?
Ready to Share Your Art With the World?
Join a trusted community of African creators and turn your passion into global impact.