Start an Art Studio Fund with Braid Pools

Managing and funding your new art studio is simple with Braid. Easily save money for expenses, accept donations, and collect class fees from supporters with Braid.

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How does Braid Work?

Start Your Pool
Share your Pool Link to collect money

Friends, family, and supporters can contribute with the Pool Link without having to sign up.

Send and Spend money directly from your pool

Buy art supplies, software programs, and marketing materials with the free Braid card or send funds from your pool to any debit card or phone number instantly

Braid Pools make saving and budgeting for your new art studio easy

All your art studio funding needs covered

Use money pools to collect money for art supplies, class fees, rent, donations, venue fees, advertising, and more.

Pool Links make collecting money easy

Supporters, customers, and loved ones don’t even need to sign up—they can contribute with a debit or credit card. You can set a specific amount, for example, if you’re hosting an event or class, or let your supporters donate what they can.

Personalize your Pool Link

You can use custom text, colors, and images to let supporters know how their contributions will help fund your art studio.

Instant notifications show when someone puts money into your art studio fund.

Every Braid Pool comes with a ready-to-use debit card. Add it to Apple Pay or Google Pay for contactless payment.

Braid is safe and secure

We use best-in-class security and compliance practices to keep your money safe and your personal data private.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get the Braid app

Enter your phone number and we’ll text you a link to get the app

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