Give your creative work a clear home

Register a .art Domain From 2.85 USD

Q: Does the first-year price continue every year?

Not necessarily. The registration figure is [th_price tld="art"]; the separate renewal figure is [th_price tld="art" type="renew"]. Plan ongoing costs from the renewal amount and review the payable total before each order.

Creative. Distinct. Yours.

An Address Built for Artistic Identity.

Consider the name that appears on your exhibition card, portfolio link or studio door. .art places that name under an extension dedicated to the creative and cultural world. For a practice such as studio.art, it gathers visitor interest, commission enquiries and ongoing contact into one recognisable destination.

Begin with a name people already associate with your work. Use your studio, gallery or project title, or a straightforward variation, rather than a long profile URL.
Signal creative focus at a glance. Individual makers, collectives and cultural organisations can all use .art across printed materials and digital channels.
Leave room to expand. Start with a simple portfolio page; add shop, events or archive sections later without changing the core address.

Illustrative creative identity: Studio Practice uses .art across its public site and contact address.

Understand the full cost of ownership

.art Domain Pricing

The first-year figure is only one part of the decision. Review what you pay to claim an available name, extend it for another year, or bring an existing registration under Truehost management.

Start here

Secure the Name

2.85 USD / first year

Claim your creative address before investing in printed materials or a new portfolio site.

Check .art availability

Renew

Remain Findable

TSh 79,066 / year

Collectors and collaborators who already know you should still reach you next year. Include this ongoing cost in your planning.

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Transfer

Bring Existing Registration

TSh 68,276 / transfer

Keep the same address while shifting day-to-day management into your Truehost account.

Move your existing .art

Before paying: figures shown here come from the live pricing system, not a fixed estimate. Check the final order summary for taxes, premium-name pricing and any extras.

Match the ending to your audience

.art, .com or .gallery?

Who do you expect to reach most often? An individual maker, a commercial gallery and a broader cultural project may prefer different suffixes. Weigh that audience against name availability and long-term cost.

Compare creative and wider registration options
Align the Ending with Your Practice	.artCreative focus	.comGeneral reach	.galleryExhibition focus
Typical Audience	Artists, studios & cultural projects	Audiences across multiple contexts	Spaces showing or selling work
Impression	Clearly creative	Broad and familiar	Exhibition-oriented
New Registration	2.85 USD	8.24 USD	37.83 USD
Annual Extension	TSh 79,066	TSh 30,888	TSh 116,246

Other endings may suit

.art Domain Alternatives

If your preferred .art spelling is already taken, browse these related extensions and compare their registration terms before deciding on a different path.

.galleryGlobal domain

Ways the address can serve you

A .art Domain for the Practice You Are Building

A domain becomes useful when people actually use it. These examples show how one address can support a portfolio, exhibition notices or a developing creative project.

Find Your .art

Artist Portfolio

Give Your Work a Stable Home

Offer one consistent address for current pieces, biography and first contact.

Exhibitions & Projects

Share Shows and Events Online

Link the domain to exhibition details, opening times and related material, then print it on invitations.

Studios & Collectives

Help People Locate the Group

Present members, current projects and contact routes without relying solely on social platforms.

Name Consistency

Cover the Ways People Search for You

When both spellings are free, register .art and a matching general ending, then point one to the other.

Once the name is yours

.art Domain Management, Made Straightforward

After registration the address needs clear instructions for visitors and messages. Use the account tools to keep those connections current, monitor the registration and prepare for any future move.

TRUEHOSTAccount example

Registered addressstudio.artDemonstration only

Website routingA / CNAME

Mail deliveryMX / TXT

NameserversExternal DNS

Keep your creative destinations organised here.

DNS management

Enter the records supplied by your website platform. Confirm the target carefully before overwriting an existing entry.

Nameserver control

Prefer another provider’s DNS? Apply its nameservers so that provider answers queries for the address.

Renewal management

Note the registration end date early enough to arrange payment and keep the public-facing name active.

Transfer support

Request guidance on shifting registrar responsibility, including the steps the registry expects.

Everyday administration

Why Manage Your .art Domain with Truehost?

Buying the name is the first step. These account features help you connect services, handle messages and keep reliable access to the address your practice relies on.

One-click Cloudflare push

Use the Cloudflare push option to reduce manual DNS entry when linking that service to your registration.

Transparent First-Year Cost

2.85 USD / first year

See the live first-year figure before finalising a project name or ordering printed materials.

Clear Renewal Pricing

TSh 79,066 / year

Renewal cost appears separately, so you can plan beyond any introductory registration rate.

Free DNS management

Update website targets and verification records without purchasing a separate DNS-management product.

Free email forwarding

A forwarder sends incoming messages to an inbox you already use; it does not replace a full hosted mailbox.

2FA and domain lock

Enable two-factor authentication and available domain locks to reduce the chance of unauthorised account or transfer activity.

Coming soon

Free business email

A no-cost mailbox option is planned. Until it arrives, choose a suitable paid service if your practice needs one now.

Coming soon

Free website builder

A free builder is also on the roadmap; do not treat it as available when budgeting for a site you need today.

Not available yet: the roadmap items above form no part of the current purchase. They should not be counted as included email hosting or an included website-building plan.

Connect the visitor journey

How to Put Your .art Domain to Work

Someone may first discover your practice online, send a message and later visit an exhibition. Each step can share the same identity. Apply each service’s DNS requirements; different providers can still operate behind one domain.

Invite people to explore the work at studio.art.
Receive enquiries via [email protected].
Offer dedicated spaces such as shop.studio.art and archive.studio.art.

Check .art availability

studio.artAn illustrative connected practice

A practical address layout

Organise Around One Memorable Name

Decide which destination sits at the main address and which deserves its own prefix. The examples below are illustrative only and do not claim these names are free.

Visitor Task	Illustrative Destination	What People Encounter
Discover the practice	`studio.art`	Current work, biography and contact options
View or purchase	`shop.studio.art`	Available pieces, editions and ordering details
Explore past projects	`archive.studio.art`	Exhibition history and related documentation
Send a message	`[email protected]`	A branded contact address routed to your chosen mailbox

Website Builder →Online Shop →Web Design →

Select the tools you actually need

Add More Around Your .art Domain

Registration alone does not create a website or a hosted mailbox. Choose the products your practice requires; each carries its own subscription and billing terms.

See hosting options

Web hosting

Cloud Hosting

From TSh 33,800 / month

Select a place to store the site’s files and database, then point the new address at it when the pages are ready.

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No-code website

AI Website Builder

From TSh 7,935 / month

Use a website-building tool if you prefer to assemble pages without writing the underlying code yourself.

Build your site →

Cloud server

VPS Hosting

From TSh 17,602 / month

Choose a virtual server when your software needs more control over its environment than a shared account supplies.

Choose server resources →

Site security

SSL Certificates

From TSh 7,800 / year

Apply a suitable certificate with your hosting setup so browsers can establish encrypted connections to the site.

Explore SSL options →

Confirm the spelling first

.art Domain Name Rules

Write the exact spelling before you search. The label to the left of .art must follow the registry’s format rules, and a correctly formed spelling can still be reserved or already held by someone else.

Accepted in a .art name

Plain English letters without accent marks
Digits, including any that form part of your project name
A hyphen between words, never at the start or end
Combinations such as studio-practice24

Not accepted

Beginning or ending the label with a hyphen
Spaces, underscores or other symbols
Characters that require internationalised-domain encoding in restricted contexts
Reserved spellings and names already held by others

Check Sample Spellings

Candidate	Format Check	Explanation
`studio.art`	Valid spelling	Uses only permitted characters
`studio-practice24.art`	Valid spelling	Combines letters, a middle hyphen and digits
`-studio.art`	Invalid spelling	A leading hyphen breaks the format rule
`studio_practice.art`	Invalid spelling	The underscore falls outside the allowed character set

Gather the details you will need

Your .art Registration Checklist

Individuals, studios, galleries and organisations may apply for .art. No proof of artistic activity or membership is required. Provide accurate details for the person or body that will hold the registration.

Information you need

The legal holder’s full personal or organisational identity
An inbox that will receive registration notices
Correct contact and postal information for the holder
Your chosen spelling, already checked against the permitted format

What registration does not supply

Official recognition as an accredited arts organisation
Exclusive legal rights to a studio or trading name
Hosted mailboxes or web hosting as part of the name alone
A permanent registration with no future payments

Before you register

Check related endings

Think about how someone who hears your project name might type it. Search any important variation before printing an address you may later want to change.

Review existing rights

A successful availability check is not a trade-mark clearance. Look at existing practices and relevant rights before adopting a name for public use.

Use a lasting email address

Select an inbox you can still reach even if this domain later becomes unavailable. That simplifies registration queries and urgent account notices.

Know the namespace

.art Domain Facts

A brief overview of the .art extension, operated as an open generic top-level domain dedicated to the arts and cultural community.

337,600: Registration policy; Available worldwide with no verification required
1–10 yrs: Registration term; Confirm available periods at checkout
UK Creative Ideas: Registry operator; UK Creative Ideas Limited

Registry operated by UK Creative Ideas Limited. Open registration model intended for the global arts and cultural community. Checked against current public registry information, September 2026.

.art Registry and Registration Specifications

Expand the relevant topic for practical notes on registration, DNS and recovery. These are registry requirements, not a guarantee that every possible term or feature appears in your order.

Visit .ART Registry

Registry IdentityWhere .art sits in the domain family

Namespace reference
Property	.art requirement
Example registration	Second-level .art name: `studio.art`
Position in DNS	The registered label sits directly under .art; .art is a generic top-level domain.
Namespace type	Generic top-level domain (gTLD)
Registry organisation	UK Creative Ideas Limited
Delegation	Entered the root in 2016; general availability from 2017
Intended category	Artists, galleries, museums, collectors, cultural organisations and anyone interested in art and culture; open to any applicant.

Registration RulesApplicant and spelling requirements

Application reference
Property	.art requirement
Eligible applicants	Individuals and organisations may apply; no artistic verification or membership is required in general availability.
How names are assigned	An available spelling is awarded to the first successful application; reserved names remain excluded.
Permitted duration	The registry accepts periods of one through ten years. Confirm which options Truehost offers for the selected order.
Label length	Typically 1–63 characters for the portion before .art, subject to registry technical limits.
Character set	Basic Latin letters, decimal digits and permitted hyphens; leading or trailing hyphens are excluded.
IDN support	Supported where offered by the registry and registrar; confirm availability at the time of order.
Capitalisation	Changing letter case does not create a different registration.
Other suffixes	A purchase covers this ending only; matching names under other endings require additional orders.

DNS & Registry ServicesTechnical configuration and disclosure

DNS configuration reference
Property	.art requirement
DNSSEC	Your DNS host must support signing and the necessary DS records for DNSSEC to be configured.
Nameserver allowance	Multiple nameserver entries are permitted within registry technical limits.
Registrant disclosure	Subject to applicable privacy and registry policies; many registrars offer WHOIS privacy where available.
Registration lookup	Query technical registration details through RDAP or WHOIS services provided by the registry and registrars.

Lifecycle & ProtectionDeadlines and complaint handling

Recovery reference
Property	.art requirement
Renewal deadline	Renew before expiry. Grace and redemption periods follow standard ICANN and registry rules; exact windows are confirmed by the registrar.
Disputed registrations	Allegations of abusive registration may be handled under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP).

Protect a working address

What Happens If .art Expires?

An expired address can interrupt more than a website: contact forms, password resets and project messages may all depend on it. Arrange renewal before the end date. The registry’s recovery window is a final chance, not a planned renewal method.

01Resolving

Active

Confirm that payment arrangements and contact details remain usable while the registration is current.

02Action due

Renewal Due

The displayed renewal charge is TSh 79,066. Complete payment early, especially if approval from another person is required.

03Grace period

Expired

During the initial grace window after expiry the address may still resolve. Act at once rather than treating continued service as proof of renewal.

04Redemption

Recovery window

Once suspension begins, connected services stop. Recovery may still be possible for a limited time and can involve extra fees.

05Released

Cancelled

After the recovery window closes the unrenewed name is scheduled for release. Another party may then register it; recovery is no longer assured.

Select a registration period

Plan Beyond the First Year

Compare the full price for each available term. Search for your name, then choose the registration period during checkout.

Current catalogue prices. Savings compare the total with one year of registration plus annual renewals at today’s rates. Future renewal rates may change. Only available priced terms are listed.

Term	Total price	Savings vs annual renewal	Action
1 year	TSh 10,010	No saving	Search domains
2 years	TSh 89,076	No saving	Search domains
3 years	TSh 168,142	No saving	Search domains
4 years	TSh 247,208	No saving	Search domains
5 years	TSh 326,274	No saving	Search domains

Select your term in checkout. Domain availability, applicable promotions, premium-name pricing and taxes are confirmed there.

Change registrar without renaming

Already Hold a .art Domain?

You can switch the registrar without selecting a new creative address. Prepare account access and DNS details first, then follow the standard transfer process. Registrar transfer and website migration remain separate tasks.

Transfer — TSh 68,276

01
Prepare account access
Locate the current registrar login and confirm who is authorised to request changes. Keep a record of the working DNS configuration.
02
Start the receiving order
Begin a Truehost transfer for the exact .art spelling and obtain the instructions for accepting it.
03
Finish the transfer steps
Follow the authorisation process from the current registrar and Truehost. Confirm that existing website and mail destinations remain correct after the handover.

Questions before you decide

.art Domain FAQs

Practical answers for artists, studios and cultural projects choosing an address, connecting services or moving an existing registration.

Is .art limited to professional artists?

No. Any individual or organisation may hold a .art registration. There is no requirement to prove artistic activity or membership. The applicant must still supply accurate details and meet the registry’s terms.

Does the first-year price continue every year?

Not necessarily. The registration figure is 2.85 USD; the separate renewal figure is TSh 79,066. Plan ongoing costs from the renewal amount and review the payable total before each order.

Does .art improve search rankings?

No ending guarantees a ranking position. Choose an address that fits your practice, then focus on useful content, a usable website and a clear description of the work. The domain should support that effort, not replace it.

Can I register the name before the website is finished?

Yes. You can secure an available registration while the site is still being planned. Keep contact details and renewal arrangements up to date, and connect hosting when you have pages ready to publish.

Does registration include a working email inbox?

No hosted mailbox is created simply by registering an address. Choose a mailbox product if you need to send and receive project email; a forwarding feature serves a different purpose and routes messages into an existing inbox.

Must website and email use the same provider?

No. Your website can use one compatible platform and your mail another. Apply each provider’s DNS instructions carefully so a website change does not unintentionally interrupt incoming messages.

Can I keep .art indefinitely?

You can retain the registration by renewing it while eligible and complying with the applicable terms. It is not a one-time permanent purchase. The registry allows durations up to ten years; the options offered in your order appear at checkout.

What if my preferred project name is already taken?

Try a clear, relevant variation that people can remember, or consider a different ending. Avoid a confusing imitation of another practice. Do not assume that an inactive-looking website means the registration is available to buy.

Should a matching .com point to the same website?

If you control both registrations, you can choose a primary address and configure the other to redirect there. Buying .art does not automatically give you .com; check and acquire the matching registration separately if it matters to your practice.

Why must registration details stay accurate?

The registry or registrar may need to contact you about the registration. Outdated details can make validation, account recovery and urgent notices harder to handle. Update them when your practice moves, changes leadership or replaces its contact inbox.

Is transferring a .art domain the same as moving hosting?

No. A registrar transfer changes who administers the registration. Website files, databases and mailboxes may remain where they are. If you also want new hosting, plan that migration separately and coordinate any DNS changes.

Can I recover a .art after services stop?

Possibly, if the registration is still inside the registry’s recovery window. Contact the registrar promptly once expiry is noticed; once the name is fully released, recovery is no longer guaranteed and another party may register it.

Choose the address your practice will use

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