Frequently asked questions
Why should I sell my art through The Artment?
What does it cost to exhibit on The Artment?
Which kinds of art can I sell through The Artment?
What are the selection criteria for being accepted to exhibit on The Artment?
What are the requirements for the images of my works?
What can I do to sell as much as possible once my works are on display?
Can I sell my art at The Artment while also being represented by a conventional gallery?
What about the shipping?
Is my artwork insured whilst in transit?
Does the customer have the right to return the piece?
How am I paid when one of my artworks is sold?
Why should I sell my art through The Artment?
The Artment offers the perhaps most convenient way for you as an artist to sell your art. You will have your works for sale 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without having to take them back and forth to galleries. They are avaiable to buyers throughout the European Union and we take full responsibility for the shipping. You will also get your own page, which will be your solo exhibition at The Artment. Our concept relies on having a broad range of art, and this is why we need to have generous conditions for our artists.
What does it cost to exhibit on The Artment?
Absolutely nothing. We take no service charges or other hidden fees from our artists. We also take full responsibility for the shipping costs when one of your works is sold through us. And our commission is about half that of ordinary galleries. Because our only income is the commission on sold pieces, you can also rest assured that we market your works as much as we can. We can have such beneficial conditions because our costs are very low.
Which kinds of art can I sell through The Artment?
You can sell almost any kind of two dimensional art. Paintings, art prints, drawings and photography. For logistical reasons, however, we can at the moment not sell sculptures, paintings on glass, installations or too bulky pieces. The works you sell through The Artment must also be possible to pack in parcels with a maximum length of 1,75 meters an whose length plus circumference is max three meters. Therefore it is an advantage if your pieces can be rolled up and put in durable cylinders.
What are the selection criteria for being accepted to exhibit on The Artment?
We want you as a professional artist to be in good company when you display your works on The Artment. This is why we only accept high quality art. Our selection criteria include artistic creativity and originality, as well as handling of techniques and an understanding of colour and materials.
What are the requirements for the images of my works?
The images of your works that you upload when you apply must be of high quality, preferably picures taken by a professional photographer. If you do it right, however, you can take them yourself with an ordinary digital camera. Simple instructions for this can be found
here. The images must be in jpeg format and no less than 600 pixels wide, or they will not be accepted by our system. The must also be cropped so that no frame or anything else is shown in the image.
What can I do to sell as much as possible once my works are on display?
You really don't need to do anything. The Artment will market your works toward both individuals and corporations. But of course, the more people that know of your exhibition at The Artment, the better chances you have. For example, you might tell as many of your friends as possible of your exhibtion. On request, you may also get a banner or link to put on your own home page if you have one.
Can I sell my art at The Artment while also being represented by a conventional gallery?
Of course. The Artment is a perfect compliment to exhibiting in conventional galleries. It is also a great way to sell your art between physical exhibitions. We only ask that you notify us immediately if one of the works you display at The Artment is sold in any other way. This is done easily by logging in with the password you get when you are accepted, and changing the parameter "availability" to "sold". This is in order to prevent that the piece is sold twice, resulting in a disappointed client. We also demand that the price you set at The Artment is at least 10% lower, so that our low commission also benefits our clients.
What about the shipping?
The Artment will take responsibility for the shipping and pay for the shipping costs, once one of your works is sold. The piece will be picked up at your doorstep and is delivered directly to the client. The only thing we require from you is that you pack the piece sufficiently so that it does not risk being harmed during transport.
Is my artwork insured whilst in transit?
Yes. We have insurance arrangements to make sure that you are fully reimbursed if anything unexpected should happen, provided that you have packed the piece in an acceptable way.
Does the customer have the right to return the piece?
Yes. In order for our clients to feel completely safe about the purchases, we have a 14 day return policy. If this happens, we will return the artwork to you free of charge.
How am I paid when one of my artworks is sold?
You will recieve the payment on the account that you have specified to us. Because of our 14 day return policy, you can not count on recieving the payment until three weeks after the purchase. Once the payment is transferred to your account, you will recieve a verification via e-mail.
