FAQ
What is The Art Project?
The Art Project is an online based Art Gallery that targets students and new and emerging artists. The Art Project assists in the promoting and selling of their art. Unlike other online galleries, The Art Project does not let any artist sign up. Each new artist that is accepted into the Project is carefully screened and reviewed. This review process ensures that your art will be part of an elite collection.
Are there any fees?
Yes, the Art Project charges a monthly fee, for the monthly subscription the fee is based on the amount of art you host on the site, please refer to our payment option page for more details.
I am an art collector and want to sell my collection can the Art Project help me?
Yes, the Art Project now offers a collections section, where art collectors can seller collections with the power of the Art Project. The collection must still pass our submission process before being approved, and the monthly payment is the only payment method available for collections.
How does The Art Project market my art?
The Art Project has developed relationships with several popular art sites such as: thewhole9.com, artspace.com, facebook.com, flickr.com, artistsincanada.com, art ad network and artincanada.com. By actively promoting the site throughout the web The Art Project receives over 30,000 hits to the website a month. With a large group of art buyers that we work with to sell your art we also host art parties that showcase artists.
Does The Art Project have a physical gallery?
At this time we do not have our own art gallery. We do however, host art parties every 3 to 4 months. Check out our
gallery events page for more information on these events.
How do I pay The Art Project?
The Art Project uses Paypal for all online payments. Paypal offers the greatest security and payment flexibility so it is ideal for us. If you decide to sign up for the monthly payment option you will be billed every month. If you are signed up for the commission based payment option you will be billed the setup fee during sign up and deducted 20% of the total sale amount of each art piece you sell.
How do I pay The Art Project monthly?
Once you sign up for the art project
monthly payment plan you will be invoiced every 30 days, 6 months or 1 year based on your payment plan, through Paypal. If you have a Paypal account your account will be automatically deducted the monthly fee every pay cycle. If you do not have a Paypal account an invoice will be emailed to you based on your monthly package fee and you will be required to pay before the month is out, or your art will be removed from the site until the outstanding balance is cleared.
How do I remove my art from The Art Project?
If you wish to remove your art from the Art Project simply email us at: info@theartprojectonline.com and we will remove it for you. Please note that the Art Project will not refund any setup fees or monthly fees. Please note: once your art is removed from the site all search engine rankings you and your art have achieved through the Art Project will be lost.
Are the artists required to ship their art to The Art Project?
No, at this time the artist only ships their art once their art sells. All shipping will be covered by the buyer and shipped through Fedex.
How does the shipping work?
Below are the steps on how your sold art will be shipped.
1) The artists piece of art is sold on theartprojectonline.com.
2) The Art Project contacts the artist with the buyers address and Fedex information so that the artist can charge the shipment to The Art Project.
3) The artist contacts Fedex for a pickup, or drops the packaged art off at a the Fedex location**
4) The Art arrives at the buyers location****
5) The Art Project pays the artist***
How do I submit my art to The Art Project?
If you would like to
submit your art to the The Art Project please see the submit section of our site.
**If fedex is not an option, the art can be shipped through any shipping company and The Art Project will reimburse the artist with proof of receipt.
***The artist only gets paid once the buyer has confirmed they have received the art and it is undamaged.
****The Art Project is not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen art while art is being shipped. Fedex covers up to $500 of damage, if the art piece is worth more The Art Project suggests the artist gets the art insured through an independent art insurance broker.