ArtSHINE is excited to announce that we will be attending Licensing Expo 2026, taking place from 19–21 May 2026 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Licensing Expo is recognised as the world’s largest brand licensing trade show, bringing together brands, artists, manufacturers, retailers, licensees, art directors, agents, and creative businesses from around the world.
For ArtSHINE, this event is more than a trade show.
It is a place where creativity meets opportunity.
It is where conversations begin.
It is where artwork can find new homes.
It is where patterns, characters, illustrations, and creative brands can be discovered by the right people.
Most importantly, it is where artists can step into the global licensing conversation.
Why Licensing Expo matters
Licensing is not only about putting art onto products.
It is about connection.
It connects artists with manufacturers.
It connects surface designers with product categories.
It connects creative stories with commercial opportunities.
It connects original artwork with people who can help bring it into the world.
At Licensing Expo, buyers and licensees are looking for fresh artwork, new collections, meaningful stories, character brands, surface patterns, and creative IP that can work across products such as stationery, fabric, home décor, wall art, giftware, apparel, publishing, lifestyle products, and more.
This is why ArtSHINE continues to show up.
We believe artists need more than talent. They also need direction, presentation, visibility, and access to the right market.
ArtSHINE at Licensing Expo 2026
This year, ArtSHINE will be presenting a strong group of artists and creative brands through our licensing platform.
Our focus will be on showcasing artwork that is not only beautiful, but also suitable for commercial licensing. This includes surface pattern collections, fine art suitable for product development, illustration, character IP, and creative stories that can grow across different product categories.
ArtSHINE will be attending the show from 19–21 May 2026 and connecting with manufacturers, licensees, art directors, brand partners, publishers, retailers, and creative industry professionals.
Our mission is simple:
To help artists be seen.
To help licensees discover original creative work.
To help meaningful art move into the world through the right commercial pathways.
Artists featured with ArtSHINE
ArtSHINE will be presenting work from the following artists:
First-Time Artists Exhibiting with ArtSHINE
- Dana Bowers
- Ellie Levine
- Frankie Duru
- Judy Kelly
- Julia Button
- Medyhne Lebachen
- Patricia Reynolds
- Will Finn
Returning Artists Exhibiting with ArtSHINE
- Andrew Paranavitana
- Anthony Van Lam
- Ava & Leopold -AVL Designs
- BellaSylDesign -Sylvia Lopez
- Benitta
- Claude Pouilloux
- Celina Kim
- Dairie Chan
- Eva Enriquez
- Freda E Design
- Gail Evenden
- Glitch Candy -Lyra-Mei Larson
- Harrison Lamnoureux
- Heylie Morris
- James Mathurine
- Julianne Wade
- Kenneth W.H . Lee
- Kirana Haag
- Marta Tesoro
- Mellissa Read-Devine
- Michelle Hallinan
- Rachel Braybon
- Red Glitter -Janiel Hsieh
- Sillier Than Sally -Sally Walsh
- Tracy Paul
- Taranjit Layal
- Valerie Khoo
- Wendy Coombes
- Wookie Lou – Jessie Wiens
Each artist brings their own voice, style, story, and creative direction. Together, they reflect the rich diversity of the ArtSHINE community.
Some artists create work inspired by nature and memory.
Some explore culture, identity, and storytelling.
Some create bold commercial surface patterns.
Some develop characters, collections, and lifestyle brands.
Some bring fine art into a product-ready licensing space.
Together, they show what is possible when creativity is supported with direction and opportunity.
More than artwork: a pathway for artists
Many artists dream of seeing their work on products.
However, licensing is not only about having beautiful art. Artists also need to understand collections, product categories, presentation, market fit, file preparation, licensing terms, and how to communicate with buyers.
This is where ArtSHINE plays an important role.
We work with artists to help them prepare their work for the commercial world. This includes building stronger portfolios, shaping collections, creating brand stories, preparing submissions, and helping artists understand how licensing works.
Licensing Expo gives our artists the opportunity to be represented in a professional trade show environment and to connect with people who are actively looking for new creative work.
A message to licensees, manufacturers, and art directors
If you are a manufacturer, licensee, art director, publisher, buyer, or brand looking for fresh artwork, we invite you to connect with ArtSHINE at Licensing Expo 2026.
Our artists create work across many categories, including:
Surface pattern design
Home décor
Stationery
Wall art
Textiles
Giftware
Children’s products
Publishing
Character IP
Lifestyle collections
Seasonal collections
Cultural storytelling
Fine art licensing
Whether you are looking for ready-to-license artwork, a new artist collaboration, or a creative collection for an upcoming product range, ArtSHINE can help you discover original artwork with commercial potential.
Why we keep showing up
ArtSHINE believes in showing up.
Creative opportunities do not happen by accident. They happen when artists prepare, participate, and continue to put their work in front of the right people.
Licensing Expo is one of the ways we do this.
Every conversation matters.
Every meeting matters.
Every collection shown matters.
Every artist represented matters.
Some opportunities happen quickly. Others take time. But the key is to keep going, keep building, and keep showing up.
That is how creative dreams become real commercial pathways.
Final thought
ArtSHINE’s return to Licensing Expo 2026 is a celebration of creativity, persistence, and possibility.
We are proud to represent our artists and share their work with the global licensing industry. We are also excited to meet licensees, manufacturers, art directors, and creative partners who are looking for fresh, original, and meaningful artwork.
If you are attending Licensing Expo 2026, we would love to connect.
Let’s start a conversation.
Let’s explore new opportunities.
Let’s help original art find its place in the world.
Let’s Connect in Las Vegas
If you are an artist, surface designer, writer, musician, or creative attending Licensing Expo 2026, we would love to meet you. Visit the ArtSHINE booth from 19–21 May and come say hello. This is a great opportunity to connect with our community and learn how ArtSHINE supports creatives through licensing, coaching, trade shows, and creative career development.
Join the ArtSHINE community here:
LpA.artshine.com
If you are a licensee, manufacturer, retailer, publisher, or art director looking for fresh artwork, surface patterns, character IP, cultural stories, music, publishing ideas, or creative collections, we would also love to connect with you at the show.
Register with ArtSHINE Licensing here:
https://artshinelicensing.com/register/
