Discord server template

Art Discord server template

Artists join a server for three reasons: to show their work, to get better, and to find paid work. When those are mixed in one channel, finished pieces get buried under WIPs, critique lands on people who did not ask for it, and commission posts look like spam. This template gives each its own place, makes critique opt-in, puts commissions behind a simple format, and adds a clear policy on AI images, which is now the most common source of arguments in art communities.

Build this server in Discord

Free. Adds channels and roles, deletes nothing.

Customise it first

Channels: 21
Roles: 7
Rules: 8

Who this template is for

Artist communities and drawing groups
An artist’s own server for followers and commission clients
Art challenge, DTIYS and study groups

Fan communities where art is one activity among many should use the anime or community template. A professional studio with clients is closer to the business template.

Channels and categories

Every channel, its purpose and who can post. Read-only and private channels are set up with the right permission overwrites, so you do not have to configure them by hand.

Start Here

rulesRead-only (Owner can post)
Server rules, including the AI art policy.
announcementsRead-only (Owner, Moderator, Challenge Host can post)
Server news, challenge themes and events.
rolesRead-only (Owner can post)
Pick Critique Welcome, Open for Commissions and Challenge Ping in Channels & Roles.

Showcase

digital-art300s slowmode
Finished digital pieces. One post per piece, with a title if you like.
traditional-art300s slowmode
Finished traditional work: pencil, ink, paint, sculpture.
3d-and-animation300s slowmode
3D renders, animation and motion work.
ai-art300s slowmode
AI-generated or AI-assisted images only. Name the tool used.

Learn

works-in-progress60s slowmode
Sketches and unfinished pieces. Encouragement welcome.
critique120s slowmode
Ask for feedback here. Say what kind you want: anatomy, colour, composition.
resources-and-tutorials
Brushes, references, tutorials and free courses. Credit sources.

Commissions

commissions-open21600s slowmode
Advertise your commissions with the pinned format. One post per week.
commission-requests21600s slowmode
Looking to hire? Post budget, deadline, style and usage rights.

Community

general
Chat about anything.
art-challenges120s slowmode
Monthly challenge prompts and entries.
self-promo21600s slowmode
Your socials, shop and Patreon. Once a day.
Draw Togethervoice
Quiet Studiovoice
support60s slowmode
Report issues, theft or commission problems. Staff will take it to DMs.

Staff

staff-chatPrivate: Owner, Moderator
Private staff discussion.
mod-logPrivate: Owner, Moderator
Moderation actions and AutoMod alerts.
Staff VoicevoicePrivate: Owner, Moderator

Why it is laid out this way

Showcase: Separate channels by medium with a 5-minute slowmode keep finished work visible. WIPs live in Learn so the showcase is not buried.
critique: Critique is opt-in: only work posted here gets feedback, and the Critique Welcome role tells others you are open to it elsewhere.
commissions-open: Discord caps slowmode at 6 hours, so the weekly limit lives in the rules and the pinned format; staff remove repeat posts.
ai-art: A labelled channel settles the AI argument with a policy instead of a fight: AI images are allowed, but never mixed with hand-made showcases.
Draw Together: Drawing on stream or just with company is the main reason art servers stay active between challenges.

Roles and permissions

Roles are listed from highest to lowest. Member and ping roles carry no extra permissions because @everyone already has Discord's defaults. Check any role in the permissions calculator.

Roles from highest to lowest, with what each can do
Role	What it can do
OwnerShown separately	Runs the server. Full management without Administrator. Key permissions: Manage Server, Manage Roles, Manage Channels, Manage Webhooks, Manage Expressions, View Audit Log, Ban Members, Kick Members, Timeout Members, Manage Messages, Manage Threads and Posts, Manage Nicknames, Manage Events, Mention @everyone, @here and All Roles, Mute Members, Deafen Members, Move Members
ModeratorShown separately	Enforces rules, handles theft reports and commission disputes. Key permissions: Kick Members, Ban Members, Timeout Members, Manage Messages, Manage Threads and Posts, Manage Nicknames, View Audit Log, Mute Members, Move Members
Challenge HostShown separately	Posts challenge themes and runs events. Can create events and ping. Key permissions: Manage Events, Mention @everyone, @here and All Roles
Open for CommissionsShown separately	Self-assigned by artists taking commissions. Shown separately in the member list so clients can find them.
Critique Welcome	Self-assigned. Tells others you are happy to get feedback on your work.
Artist	Optional verified role for members who accepted the rules.
Challenge Ping	Opt-in ping for new challenge prompts.

Server rules

Posted to #rules when you build with Discrofy, or copy them.

Post your own work
Share art you made. Reposting someone else’s work, tracing without credit or passing off AI images as hand-drawn is removed.
Label AI-generated images
AI-assisted or AI-generated images go only in #ai-art and must say which tool was used. Do not feed members’ art into AI tools without permission.
Critique the work, kindly
Only critique pieces posted in #critique. Say what works, then what to try. No unsolicited critique anywhere else.
Commissions are at your own risk
Commission posts follow the pinned format in #commissions-open. Staff do not handle payment disputes. Report scams in #support.
Keep it SFW
No NSFW art anywhere in the server, including sketches and WIPs. Gore and body horror need a spoiler tag and a content warning.
No art theft or harassment
Do not save members’ work to repost or sell. Accusations of theft go to staff privately, not public call-outs.
Self-promotion in the right place
Links to your socials, shop or Patreon go in #self-promo, once a day. Server invites need staff approval.
Follow Discord’s rules
Follow the Discord Community Guidelines and Terms of Service, including the minimum age in your country.

Want a different tone or stricter rules? Use the Discord rules generator.

Welcome message and onboarding

**Welcome to The Art Room, {user}!** 🎨

1. Read #rules, including the AI art policy.
2. Pick your roles in #roles.
3. Show us something in #works-in-progress or a showcase channel.
4. Want feedback? Post in #critique and say what kind.

Pin a commission format in #commissions-open: examples, prices, turnaround, usage rights and how to contact you.
Pin a request format in #commission-requests: budget, deadline, style and where the art will be used.
Post the first challenge theme before you invite people so the server has something to do on day one.
Add Critique Welcome, Open for Commissions and Challenge Ping to Onboarding.

Moderation and AutoMod

Discord AutoMod rules to turn on

Block invite links outside #self-promo to stop server advertising.
Block scam phrases common in art servers ("art promotion service", "I want to buy your NFT", "commission me on").
Block mention spam at 5 unique mentions.
Turn on the commonly flagged words filter in public channels.

How to moderate it

Handle theft reports privately with evidence; public call-outs often target the wrong person.
Remove commission posts that skip the format rather than warning each time.
Watch for fake "art promotion" DMs: warn members in #announcements when a wave starts.
Keep critique kind: delete harsh unsolicited feedback and remind the author of the rule.

Recommended server settings

Setting	Value	Why
Verification level	Medium	Art servers attract fake commission and promotion scammers on new accounts.
Explicit media filter	Filter for all members	Keeps the server SFW without relying on reports.
DMs from server members	Recommend members turn them off	Most art scams arrive by DM, not in channels.
Onboarding	On with role questions	Artists say up front whether they want critique or take commissions.

Suggested bots

Discrofy: Builds this layout and manages AutoMod and moderation from a dashboard.
A starboard bot: Reposts popular pieces to a hall of fame channel.
A ticket bot: Private tickets for commission disputes once the server is busy.

Build it in about a minute

Discrofy creates every category, channel, role and permission above in your server, then posts the rules. It only adds, so existing channels are kept, and you can undo the build from your dashboard. Your first build each month is free.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I stop commission spam in an art server?+

Give commissions their own channel with a pinned format and a posting limit, add a self-assigned Open for Commissions role so clients can find artists without ads, and remove posts that ignore the format.

Should an art server allow AI art?+

That is your decision, but make it a written rule. This template allows it in a separate, labelled channel and bans passing it off as hand-made. If you ban it entirely, delete the #ai-art channel and change the rule.

How do I protect members from art scams?+

Warn members about fake promotion and commission offers, recommend turning off DMs from server members, block common scam phrases with AutoMod and keep a #support channel for reports.

Can I use this for my own art server?+

Yes. For a personal server, rename it, remove the commission request channel if you only take your own commissions, and keep critique and challenges to build a community around your work.

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