How Instagram's Algorithm Works with Hashtags
Instagram's algorithm uses hashtags to categorize posts. When you use a hashtag, your post becomes part of that hashtag's feed. This feed is accessible to all Instagram users. When they search for that hashtag, your post can appear in their search results.
Use a Mix of Art Selling Hashtags and Post Specific Hashtags
We recommend having a mix of 15 art selling hashtags and 15 post specific hashtags, so we've made lists of best hashtags for artists.
These hashtags for artists instagram will help you describe you, your art, attract art collectors, dealers, decorators, and sell your art.
Art Selling Hashtags:
Artist hashtags to promote you:
# ArtistsLife
# EmergingArtists
# GalleryArtist
# WorkingArtist
# ArtistAtWork🎨
# ArtistsToWatch
# UpcomingArtist
# RisingArtist
# ArtisticJourney
Art hashtags to promote your art:
# ArtOfTheDay🎨Â
# ArtinProgress
# InstaArt
# ArtWorkinProgress
# ArtEmerging
# ArtisticDiscovery
# ArtisticGrowth
Hashtags to attract Art Collectors:
# DiscoverArt
# DiscoverArtists
# ArtConnoisseur
# ArtCollectorWorld
# ArtLovers🎨Â
# ArtCollectors
# ArtDealer
# InvestInArt
Hashtags to attract Decorators:
# DecorateWithArt
# ArtForHome
# ArtForHomeDecor
# WallArtwork
# ArtDecor
# OfficeArt
# OfficeArtwork
Hashtags to Sell Art:
# ArtworkForSalebyArtist
# BuyOriginalArt
# BuyArt
# ArtForSale
# ArtSalesOnline
# ArtMarket
# BuyArtOnline
# ArtShop
# OriginalArtForSale
# AffordableArt
Plus add 15 hashtags that are Specific to your post:
We've made lists of hashtags for different artists and fields to help you save time and make your life easier. You can pick the ones that fit you best.
Specific hashtags:
Abstract Art hashtags:
# AbstractArt
# AbstractArtists
# AbstractArtDaily
# AbstractArtLovers
# AbstractArtGallery
# AbstractArtist
# AbstractArt_Community
# AbstractArtLover
# AbstractArtOfTheDay
# AbstractArtPainting
# AbstractArtCollective
# AbstractArtMag
# AbstractArtDrawings
# AbstractArtExhibition
# AbstractArtStudio
# AbstractArtLife
# AbstractArtSculpture
# AbstractArtWorks
# AbstractArtWorld
# AbstractArtistry
Realistic Art hashtags:
# RealisticArt
# RealismArt
# Hyperrealism
# RealisticDrawing
# RealisticPainting
# Photorealism
# RealisticPortrait
# RealisticArtist
# RealisticIllustration
# RealisticArtwork
# RealisticStyle
# NaturalisticArt
# AuthenticArt
# TrueToLifeArt
# LifelikeArt
Digital Art hashtags:
#Â DigitalArt
#Â DigitalArtist
#Â DigitalArtists
#Â DigitalArtistArt
#Â Procreate - if you created the piece digitally in Procreate
#Â MadewithCC or #Â CreativeCloud - if you created the piece using Adobe Creative Cloud, for example.
#Â DigitalIllustration
#Â DigitalPainting
#Â DigitalDrawing
#Â DigitalArtwork
#Â DigitalPortrait
#Â DigitalDesign
#Â DigitalSketch
#Â DigitalArtCommunity
#Â DigitalArtGallery
#Â DigitalArtistry
#Â DigitalIllustrator
#Â DigitalArtLove
Watercolor Art hashtags:
#Â WatercolorArt
#Â WatercolorPainting
#Â WatercolorArtist
#Â WatercolorIllustration
#Â WatercolorArtwork
#Â WatercolorGallery
#Â WatercolorDaily
#Â WatercolorLove
#Â WatercolorWednesdays
#Â WatercolorSketch
#Â Watercolor_Community
#Â WatercolorPortrait
#Â WatercolorNature
#Â WatercolorPaintings
#Â WatercolorArtDaily
#Â WatercolorSociety
#Â Watercolorist
# WatercolorDesign
#Â WatercolorChallenge
#Â WatercolorWorkshop
Oil Painting Art hashtags:
# OilPainting
#Â OilPaintings
#Â OilPaintingArt
#Â OilPainter
#Â OilPaintingGallery
#Â OilPaintingDaily
#Â OilPaintingArtist
# OilPaintingPortrait
#Â OilPainting_Community
#Â OilPaintingLovers
#Â OilPaintingOfTheDay
#Â OilPaintingStudio
#Â OilPaintingForSale
# OilPaintingArtists
#Â OilPaintingArtGallery
#Â OilPaintingWorkshop
#Â OilPaintingTechniques
#Â OilPaintingProcess
#Â OilPaintingClass
# OilPaintingLover
Drawing and sketching hashtags:
#Â ArtSketch
#Â SketchArt
#Â IllustrationArt
#Â ArtDrawing
# SketchbookArt
#Â DrawingOfTheDay
#Â SketchDaily
#Â DrawingChallenge
#Â SketchingArt
#Â DrawingCommunity
#Â PastelArt
#Â PastelDrawing
#Â PastelArtist
#Â PastelPainting
#Â PastelPortrait
#Â PencilArt
# PencilDrawing
#Â PencilSketch
#Â PencilArtist
#Â CharcoalArt
#Â CharcoalDrawing
#Â CharcoalSketch
#Â CharcoalArtist
#Â GraphiteArt
#Â GraphiteDrawing
Download this list of 30 Best Hashtags for Artists here:
Quick tips for choosing hashtags:
Choosing the right hashtags on Instagram can be tricky, but it's important to get it right to maximize your reach and engagement. Here are some key things to consider:
Relevance:
Target your audience:Â Use hashtags that your ideal follower would search for. Think about the interests and demographics of the people you want to reach.
Specific over general:Â Don't just use # artist, try something more specific like # americanartist or # seattleartist or # oilpainter or # contemporaryartists or # digitalartistart.
Look at competitor hashtags:Â See what hashtags similar accounts are using.
Popularity:
Find the balance: Super popular hashtags (#artist or # artoftheday) might get lost in the crowd, while very niche ones (# MyButterflyArt) might not get enough views.
Use Instagram's search function:Â Type in a hashtag and see how many posts it has. Aim for something between 1K and 900K posts (the hashtags listed above generally fall within that range).
Number of hashtags:
More is generally better:Â Instagram allows up to 30 hashtags, so we recommend using them to the max.
Focus on quality:Â It's better to have 15 art selling hashtags that promote you, your art, and attract art collectors, decorators and sales, plus 15 super relevant hashtags that describe your art, artistic medium or style. Avoid using 30 hashtags that all just general.
Additional tips:
Use a mix of popularities:Â Include a few high-volume hashtags, some medium-volume ones, and a couple of niche hashtags.
Track your results:Â See which hashtags are performing well and adjust your strategy over time.
Don't use banned hashtags:Â Research to avoid using hashtags that Instagram has banned.
Create a branded hashtag:Â Encourage people to use a hashtag specific to your brand or campaign.
By following these tips, you can choose the best instagram hashtags for artists and help your Instagram posts get seen by the right people.
Remember, the key is to mix and match these hashtags based on your art style, medium, and target audience.
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