What can be sold on Arto Galleria?

Q: What are the selling fees?

<h1 id="whatarethesellingfees">What are the selling fees?</h1> No monthly fees: In order to allow for the highest possible number of artists to sell on Arto Galleria, we do not charge monthly fees, nor do we offer a selection of tiered pricing plans to access additional services by paying more. In fact, all selling artists ALWAYS benefit from the entirety of services we offer. **Commission fees: ** <hr /> For each piece sold by an artist on our website, a 25% commission fee is deducted from the net sale price. This amount is used to pay for our website’s operating expenses, the costs related to our return policy and the platform’s promotional operations. **Note: **the commission excludes all applicable taxes, depending on the case.

Because Arto Galleria’s main purpose is to promote original artwork from independent artists, it is possible to sell works from many types of visual artforms. Here is what can be sold on Arto Galleria’s website, listed by category:

Painting
Sculpture
Photography
Drawing
Digital art
Printmaking
Collage

Here is what cannot be sold on Arto Galleria:

Handicraft
Jewelry
Fashion items
Household items (furniture and other household goods)
Toys
Greeting cards
Music instrument

*Arto Galleria reserves the right to suspend, deactivate or delete any account that does not follow the rules set forth by us. For more details on the Sales Terms and Conditions, click here

Question 2

How do I determine the price of my artwork?

Accepted Answer

How do I determine the price of my artwork?

Although the price given to a work of art may be considered arbitrary and subjective in nature, there are several methods and schools of thought to help you make an informed decision as to the price of each of your works. The methods suggested below will allow you to maximize your chances of selling while obtaining compensation commensurate with your talent. Please note that the price of your art is entirely at your discretion.

Here are some suggestions to guide you.

**The very first step is to evaluate your rating as an artist. To do so, you must factor many different elements: **

Art training and education
Experience as an artist
Number of art shows in recognized art exhibition locations
Number of solo exhibitions
Longevity of carrier
Success and popularity
Audience and outreach
Representation in art galleries
Recognition from peers
Participation in artists’ residencies
Honours, awards and special mentions
Artworks part of important collections
Public art

Secondly, take a look at the career paths and artistic CVs of other artists who do work comparable to yours and try, objectively, to situate yourself according to your own artistic career.

It is strongly recommended to evaluate the price of your works according to their size and a simple mathematical equation that you will apply for each of your works. This allows you to offer fair prices and provide consistency that collectors will appreci

Question 3

What is the minimum price I can sell my artworks?

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What is the minimum price I can sell my artworks?

The value of an artwork is very subjective and directly linked to the price a consumer is willing to pay for it. In order to evaluate the price of your item, you can rely on a few recommendations. To know more about it, please read: How do I determine the price of my artwork?

Minimum price:

Arto Galleria has established a price floor of $200 CAD for any item sold on the platform. This policy will allow for a long term protection of the platform’s reputation as a renowned virtual art gallery while also helping us guarantee fair conditions to all our sellers.

Question 4

What are the selling fees?

Accepted Answer

What are the selling fees?

No monthly fees:

In order to allow for the highest possible number of artists to sell on Arto Galleria, we do not charge monthly fees, nor do we offer a selection of tiered pricing plans to access additional services by paying more. In fact, all selling artists ALWAYS benefit from the entirety of services we offer.

**Commission fees: **

For each piece sold by an artist on our website, a 25% commission fee is deducted from the net sale price. This amount is used to pay for our website’s operating expenses, the costs related to our return policy and the platform’s promotional operations.

**Note: **the commission excludes all applicable taxes, depending on the case.

Question 5

Terms & Conditions of Sale

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Terms & Conditions of Sale

Last update: January 30th 2021.

1. CORE PRINCIPLES

1.1. Acceptance of the Current Terms **

Arto Galleria (“ us ”, “ **our **” or “ Arto ”) provides a service of discovery, sale and purchase of artworks, accessible on our website at www.artogalleria.com (“ Platform ”), as well as all services, software, tools or other functionalities made available by Arto Galleria (“ Services ”). Please carefully read the following Terms and Conditions (“ Terms ”) as well as all other Policies relative to the use of and access to the Platform (Clause 1.4), because they regulate your access and use of these Services. The use of the Arto Galleria Platform and its Services implies the acceptance of the Terms outlined in this document.

Some sections of Arto Galleria’s Services can have different Terms or can require that you accept additional Terms. These specific Terms will always supersede the Terms & Conditions of Sale of this document when using said section of the Services.

Each Artwork sale Contract (“ **Contract **”) must be concluded according to clause 5.3 of the Terms of Use (“ Terms of Use ”). This clause, which could be updated in accordance with the Terms of Use, is therefore integrated into the present Terms. When you (“ you ”, “ Artist ” or “ Seller ”) post Artworks for sale on our Platform, you acknowledge that Arto Galleria is strictly a commercial intermediary pr

Question 6

Packaging policy

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Packaging policy

Shipping Guidelines and Procedures

It is up to you, the seller, to pack and label your sold artwork safely and in time. But don’t worry, after a while, this process will become like second nature. Take a look at the following document to get some tips on packaging best practices to make your pakaging as worry-free as possible.

**Wrap the parcel as soon as possible: **Ensure this is done within the dispatch window that was initially promised. If you need additional time, don’t forget to set a new expected dispatch date and notify our team about it. To avoid damage, pack your artwork with both reinforced and padded materials (see: How can I package my artwork to avoid damages during delivery?). Sending some personal touches with the order (a thank you note, stickers, business card, etc.) can also be seen as a great token of appreciation for your customer’s purchase and can even lead to other sales opportunities in the future.
**Keep your shipping confirmation: **To protect yourself, it is important to keep the shipping confirmation that you will be given (when your package is collected at your residence/workshop or at the service counter) by the chosen carrier and paid by the buyer. Please note that the shipping confirmation must include a tracking or reference number.

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