Artist Communities
Artist Communities Arto Galleria has taken the initiative to create artist communities that you can identify with in order to better promote your art. Our mission is to bring together artists who have similar values, interests, and approaches to their work and group them together to maximize the impact and visibility of their art to a wider audience. Although collaboration between artists is not the main goal of these communities, connecting artists with similar interests can naturally leadFew readersWhat can be sold on Arto Galleria?
What can be sold on Arto Galleria? 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 Artisanal Sculpture Ceramic Mosaic Fabric Mosaic Blown Glass Pyrography Collage Pottery Stained Glass GoldsmithinPopularWhat is the minimum price I can sell my artworks?
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 $2PopularWhat is required when uploading images of my artwork?
What is required when uploading images of my artwork? To upload images for a post on the Arto Galleria website, they first need to meet certain requirements: Files must be in a JPG or PNG format. An image cannot exceed a resolution of 30MB. As for minimum resolution, the longest side has to be at least 800 pixels (7.790174 Inch).Few readersWhy must images have such a high resolution?
Why must images have such a high resolution? A minimum resolution of 800 pixels (7.790174 Inch) on the longest side ensures that an image is of sufficient quality to be uploaded on the Arto Galleria site. Here is why image quality is so important: Customers are much more likely to buy a work of art if they can clearly see what they are spending their money on. High quality images decrease the likelihood of a return on account of the real artwork looking substantially different from theFew readersHow can I add secondary images to a listing?
We strongly recommend that you upload more than one image for each artwork on display. These images could represent different angles, a zoom in of your primary image (cover image) or contextual images of your artwork. These options provide additional details for users that could shift the balance in their decision to purchase your art. To add secondary images to a listing, you need to: Go to your " Arto Galleria Pro " artist profile. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/webPopularWhat about image theft?
What about image theft? Of course, high resolution images increase the risk that they could get stolen online and artists might worry about that possibility. That is why we take measures to alleviate these concerns. For starters, our system makes it impossible for our users to drag images or right-click on them in order to download and save them. Some artists might want to use watermarks on their images to protect their artwork. This practice is prohibited on Arto Galleria’s site though becaSome readersHow can I change the main image of an artwork?
How can I change the main image of an artwork? Here are the steps required to change the cover image for your artwork: Login to your “ Arto Galleria Pro ” artist profile. Click on “ Artworks ” in the left-hand column. 3. Click on the artwork listing you want. Click on “ SeFew readersHow do I determine the price of my artwork?
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 suggePopularCan I sell prints of my original artworks?
Can I sell prints of my original artworks? Yes, artists can sell a number of prints of their original artworks (also called “ limited editions ”). It is prohibited to sell prints of another artist’s artworks. Note that prints are currently available for original paintings, drawings, photographies and collages. Guidelines regarding the sale of limited edition prints:Some readersHow do I make the price of my artwork “negotiable”?
How do I make the price of my artwork “negotiable”? As mentioned before, the value of an artwork can be very subjective, so why not allow for the prospective customer’s input? With the “ Negotiable Price ” option, customers can make offers on particular pieces. Since the option is inactive by default, here is how you can activate it: Access your “ Arto Galleria Pro profile ”. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e38957ede75b700/english-arto-galleria-pro9eyama.pnFew readersHow do I apply a discount on an artwork?
How do I apply a discount on an artwork? You may want to reduce the price of an artwork for few reasons like, to help promote it or to accelerate its sale. To apply a discount you simple have to follow those steps: Access your “ Arto Galleria Pro profile ”. Click on “ Artworks ”. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e38957ede75b700/artworks1d3cwjdFew readersHow can I encourage customers to buy when they have one of my artworks in their cart?
How can I encourage customers to buy when they have one of my artworks in their cart? Don’t worry! Arto Galleria is there to help you complete sales. First, you must know that even if an artwork is in a customer’s cart, it is still available for purchase by any other customer. To help give a friendly nudge to a customer who has had one of your artworks in his cart for an unusually long period of time, Arto Galleria will send an email reminding them to complete their purchase, as long as the cSome readersI don’t agree with Arto Galleria’s discount event. Can I cancel an order?
I don’t agree with Arto Galleria’s discount event. Can I cancel an order? As an artist, you can choose to participate or not in Arto Galleria's promotions. If you don't want to participate in the promotions, here's how to proceed: Log in to your " Arto Galleria Pro " account. Click on the " Settings " section. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e389Few readersWhy is my artwork discounted?
Why is my artwork discounted? Note: As an artist, you can choose to participate or not in Arto Galleria's promotions. See: How to participate or not in Arto Galleria promotions? When you subscribe to Arto Galleria, you are prompted to accept the Sales Terms and Conditions. These terms and conditions menFew readersHow to participate or not in Arto Galleria promotions?
How to participate or not in Arto Galleria promotions? Note: As an artist, you can choose to participate or not in Arto Galleria's promotions. If you don't want to participate in the promotions, here's how to proceed: Log in to your " Arto Galleria Pro " account. Click on the " Settings " section. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e38957ede75b7Few readersHow do I add limited edition prints for a specific artwork?
How do I add limited edition prints for a specific artwork?Some readersHow do I remove a limited edition print for a specific artwork?
How do I remove a limited edition print for a specific artwork? Go to your " Arto Galleria Pro " artist profile. Click on the " Artworks " tab in the left-hand menu. Select the artwork of which you want to remove the print and click on " Remove ". (https://storage.cFew readersHow do I edit limited edition prints for a specific artwork?
How do I edit limited edition prints for a specific artwork? Go to your " Arto Galleria Pro " artist profile. Click on the " Artworks " tab in the left-hand menu. Find the limited edition print you wish to edit and click on “ Edit ”. (https://storage.crisp.chat/userFew readersWho is responsible for the production of limited edition prints?
Who is responsible for the production of limited edition prints? As it’s the case for original artworks sold on Arto Galleria, artists are responsible for the production of all limited edition prints as well as the packaging.Few readersCan I sell prints of an original artwork that has already been sold?
Can I sell prints of an original artwork that has already been sold? Yes, this is even encouraged. In order to create prints of a sold original artwork, the original must be part of your gallery on your Arto Galleria artist profile and tagged as “ Sold ”. You might also want to read: How do I mark or unmark an artwork as “Sold”? How do I add limited edition prints for a specific artwFew readersAre digitally signed prints allowed?
Are digitally signed prints allowed? Most customers prefer hand-signed prints, but because some artists will produce prints on demand, to help reduce shipping costs we do allow digital signing of digital art, prints and photography. In such a situation, it becomes ESSENTIAL for the artist to provide the customer with a hand-signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. The artist must also clearly state these details on the artwork’s listing to ensure customers know exactly what they aFew readersHow can you mark an artwork as "Sold"?
How can you mark an artwork as "Sold"? When one of your artworks is sold, the " Sold " label will appear automatically on your profile. However, maybe you'll want to mark an artwork as " Sold " even if you haven't sold it on Arto Galleria (e.g., if it was sold elsewhere, if you made a verbal promise to a customer). In such a case, here's the procedure: Go to your " Arto Galleria Pro " account. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e38957ede75b700/english-artoSome readersHow can you put back on sale an artwork marked as "Sold"?
How can you put back on sale an artwork marked as " Sold"? When one of your artworks is sold, the " Sold " label will automatically appear on your profile. However, maybe you'll want to put back on sale an artwork marked as " Sold ", for example if it was returned or if you have added prints. In such a case, here's the procedure: Go to your " Arto Galleria Pro " account. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e38957ede75b700/english-arto-galleria-prorp6d48Few readersHow do I disable or enable my artwork from my virtual gallery?
How do I disable or enable my artwork from my virtual gallery? At times, you may want to temporarily disable particular artwork, to reserve it for one of your good customers for example. First, you should know that your artwork will not be visible to customers in your virtual gallery until you have completed all of the necessary steps. To disable an artwork (or to enable it): Access your “ Arto Galleria Pro profile ”. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e38957ede75bSome readersArto Galleria’s Category Tree
Arto Galleria’s Category Tree To aid customers in their search for artwork on the platform, Arto Galleria has created a category tree, with subcategories, that will help you direct the most precise customer searches to your artworks. Here are the available categories and subcategories: Paintings: Acrylic, Airbrush, Encaustic Gouache, Ink, Pastel, Pouring, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Tempera, Watercolour, Other Sculpture: Acrylic, Bronze, Ceramic, Clay, Glass, Elastomer, Marble, MiFew readersWhat to include in my artworks' descriptions?
What to include in my artworks' descriptions? Consider this section as your artwork’s biography, that is its source of inspiration and the conditions of its creation. The description is what gives life to the product you are trying to sell to the customer. Art consumers are curious people by nature, so they seek to understand the meaning of an artwork they want to purchase. Without explaining everything, here are a few questions that can help you draft your description: What does the artwoFew readersHow Do I Add an Artwork to My Artist Profile?
How Do I Add an Artwork to My Artist Profile? To add a new artwork to your profile, simply follow these easy steps: Access your “ Arto Galleria Pro profile “. See: How do I access my Arto Galleria Pro profile? Arto Pro ENG Click on “ Artworks ” in the left menu. !Some readersHow do I delete an artwork from my artist profile?
How do I delete an artwork from my artist profile? We recommend that you do not remove your sold artworks from your artist profile, as they demonstrate your artistic approach to potential buyers. When one of your artworks is sold, it will automatically be labelled " Sold " on your profile. However, you may want to " Mark as Sold " an artwork even if you have not sold it on Arto Galleria (it was sold elsewhere, you have made a verbal promise to a client, etc.). Click on the followingSome readersHow do I reserve an artwork for a customer?
How do I reserve an artwork for a customer? You may want to put a particular artwork aside for a given period of time to satisfy one of your loyal customers who may be unable to pay right now. In this case, you have some options: Mark the artwork as “ Sold ”ʹ (How do I mark or unmark an artwork as sold?). Add “ Reserved for ” after the title in the “ Artwork Information ” sectiFew readersHow do I change the units of measure of an artwork?
How do I change the units of measure of an artwork? Arto Galleria allows you and your customers to see the dimensions of your artworks in metric (centimeters/kilograms) or imperial (inches/pounds) units. Once you have chosen your preferred units of measure for your profile, it is impossible to modify them from one artwork to the other. Note, however, that no matter the units you chose, it is always possible for the customer to convert metric to imperial and vice versa at the bottom of the WebFew readersWhy doesn’t my artwork appear on my gallery?
Why doesn’t my artwork appear on my gallery? Here are the possible reasons why your uploaded artwork isn’t shown on your vitrual gallery: You have uploaded the informations about your artwork, but you have yet to submit it for review. Click “Submit for Review” at the bottom of the page once all of your data has been saved. The artwork is still under review. Once your artwork has been approved, you will receive an email confirmation. Your web browser may have cached the sales paFew readersWhy am I unable to submit an artwork?
Why am I unable to submit an artwork? All of the following fields are mandatory and must be filled out correctly in order to be able to submit a work to our review team. Short and expressive title Appropriate category, style and subject matter Predominant colour of the artwork Price of the artwork Complete description of your technique, creative process or any additional information Size of the artwork Size and weight of packaging Details on the support, the framing and conFew readersHow can I properly take a picture of the main image of my artwork?
How can I properly take a picture of the main image of my artwork? The quality of your artwork's main image is paramount to getting it approved by our review team and most importantly to ensuring that potential buyers get a representative view of your artwork. Here are the requirements to consider for your main image to be approved: Take a photo of your artwork in its entirety. Take a straight, front view picture of your artwork, without angles. Have a minimum resolution of 800 pixelsSome readersHow to organize the layout of my artworks on my gallery?
How to organize the layout of my artworks on my gallery? Here are the steps to follow if you want to organize/reorganize the layout of your artworks on your gallery: Go to your " Arto Galleria Pro " artist profile. Select " Artworks " on your Dashboard. Select the " ReordFew readersHow do I add a keyword /tag to one of my artworks?
How do I add a keyword to one of my artworks? Here are the steps to follow to add a keyword when submitting a new artwork or on one of your existing artworks. Go to your " Arto Galleria Pro " artist profile. Click on the " Artworks " tab in the left-hand menu. Select the aFew readers