Public Domain Art

Did you know that over a million pieces of art are in the public domain? Museums offer thousands upon thousands of art pieces for free use under the Creative Commons Zero or other Creative Commons licenses. The National Gallery of Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), The Smithsonian, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Cleveland Museum of Art, and The British Museum are just some of the institutions that offer free art. The digital images can be accessed, shared, and reused without seeking permission as they are released into the public domain. For the casual art lover, these images are available for decorating the home and/or office. For the hustler, these are terrific images for an Etsy or Spring shop selling t-shirts, hoodies, pillows, blankets, mugs, and all kinds of products featuring fine art. For the educator, this is an amazing way to introduce others to museums and art. Take a moment today to visit a museum online. Download some images and bring more fine art into your life.