I started CRÉATEUR the summer of 2020 in truth because I deeply believe there is a better way to approach local art and to support local artists as working professionals.
After markets, showings, countless vendor fees, and commissions taken away from my own creative works price, I had had enough. I felt a calling to create a creative ecosystem that supports all existing opportunities but also supports the independent creative in the way I had wished I was supported.
From the Zine to the Gallery and our Advisors….my hope is that you can find your greatest successes and feel supported in being able to focus on your creative work without the anxiety of uncertain or conditional financial gains. Everything we do at CRÉATEUR is in pursuit of curating continued confidence in and the real execution of your creative dreams.
Creatively,
Aria Bird
W H A T W E D O
Whether you find us online or in Seattle, inside the pages of the Zine or at our Gallery Galas, it is my hope that any time you spend with us guides you to the full time creative lifestyle you dream of living.
The Zine
What started as a single local issue printed at home and hand distributed back in 2020 has grown into a wide assortment of featured creatives, creative partners, and release parties that can pay its featured creatives a percentage of the sales. The Zine has since expanded into offering an exclusive club experience for those ready to put more meaning behind their words when they say, “I support local art.”
The Gallery
Beginning in 2022, we set out to create an immersive experience that encapsulates the entirety of the years zine featured creatives works in the event of the year. The Gallery has since expanded into helping creatives curate their art to the right buyers and opportunities.
The Advisors
Founded in 2026, CRÉATEUR Advisors has become the pillar of CRÉATEUR’s family of brands, serving the Greater Seattle Area with dreams of growing beyond. Where Aria and her creative team help personally advise, brand, and market both independent creatives and growing creative businesses.
S T O R I E S F R O M
local Seattle featured créatives and resources to guide you in your next step to creative confidence. 10% of Zine sales go towards the related Featured Créatives, the more sales the closer we are to creating printed issues, thank you for your support.
C R É A T U R E M A N I F E S T O
We believe creation is not content. It is identity. It is devotion. It is legacy.
CRÉATEUR exists for those who feel the pull to make something that matters—not for attention, but for truth. Not for noise, but for resonance. We honor the creative not as a commodity, but as a force. One that shapes culture, defines taste, and moves people forward. We reject the idea that exposure is enough. Creatives deserve to be seen and sustained. Valued not just for what they produce, but for the perspective they carry.
We build platforms that give more than they take. Spaces where the creative is paid, respected, and elevated—not extracted. We believe in curation over chaos. In depth over volume. In timelessness over trend. CRÉATEUR is not built on virality. It is built on discernment. We move slowly on purpose. We choose carefully. We design experiences that feel considered, rare, and real. Because the future of creativity is not louder—it is more intentional.
This is for the ones who create anyway. The ones who refine, obsess, and begin again. The ones who know their work is not just output—it is offering. We are not aiming to simply build a platform, we are building a standard.
A B O U T C R É A T U R E
CRÉATEUR is a creative ecosystem built to elevate and sustain creatives.
At its core, CRÉATEUR exists to redefine how creatives are valued—shifting from exposure-based models to ones rooted in respect, curation, and compensation. We believe creative work is not disposable, and the people behind it are not interchangeable. Through a collective of brands—including a curated zine, a gallery experience, and advisory services—CRÉATEUR identifies, supports, and partners with emerging and established creatives. Each platform is designed with intention: to showcase work thoughtfully, to connect artists with opportunity, and to build lasting creative careers.
CREATEUR operated seasonally, moving with care rather than speed. We feature a limited number of creatives at a time, allowing for depth, visibility, and meaningful investment in each individual. More than a brand, CRÉATEUR is a standard—one that prioritizes quality over quantity, relationships over reach, and legacy over trend.
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"As artists, it is rare that we hear others' interpretations or understandings of our work. The digital age brings us fire emoji's and the like-button; short bursts of validation to say "love this," but never why. This is the first time I've read how someone else sees my work, my dreams, my fears. After I read your interpretation of Try Me, I cried...and then I continued to cry through Celestial Swim & Home Voyage. In fact, I re-read that section 3 times. You absolutely nailed it."
Ash Haglund, Featured Créative
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"I'm always so flattered to be featured in CRÉATEUR, especially with the pop up I put together. Aria does fantastic coverage of so many incredible local creatives, and CRÉATEUR really helps to get them the recognition they deserve."
Kyle Perry, Featured Créative
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"Being a Featured Créative Business in CRÉATEUR has allowed me to reach a larger and new audience, which has opened up doors for my small business here in Seattle. This has been such a great opportunity. Aria and her team truly care about representing your business in a positive, flattering, and authentic light. I can't wait to continue working with CRÉATEUR!"
Brittany Torres, Créative Partner
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"Working in tandem with CRÉATEUR for their 1st Annual Gallery Gala was a wonderful opportunity to invite my clients and potential clients to an elegant night out and to view beautiful pieces that could potentially make their new house a home."
Victor Ashley Real Estate, Créative Partner
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