For Artists
We market and sell your art through this site, Arts Bound, the leading destination for customers looking to buy quality, curated art online. We will list, advertise and promote your art online and send emails to our collectors, provide payment processing and credit card options. We have a large database of art lovers that is constantly growing.
At Arts Bound, we focus on attracting customers to your gallery on the site. We charge a 50% commission on the selling price you set for each piece of art if you are a Gold subscriber. If you are a Platinum subscriber, we charge a 50% commission and actively promote your art on other sites and in special email newsletters.
Your Primary Responsibilities
We ask that you professionally manage your gallery as described below:
You carefully package your artwork and ship it immediately upon receipt of the order.
You remove your profile from the site when you go on holiday and restore it when you return (this can be done online).
You remove the artwork from the site immediately if you sell it yourself (this can be done online).
You set the price
You know how much your art is worth, so you set the selling price for it. We take a commission of 50% of your price. This commission covers our costs for advertising, marketing, customer service, credit card processing fees, invoicing, administration and VAT.
You are responsible for the costs of materials, packaging and delivery anywhere in the UK. Therefore, you should set a price that includes this cost. As an established artist, you probably already know how much it costs to pack and deliver artwork in your style. For larger or heavier pieces, contact your courier for a quote. Check the delivery prices carefully as you are entirely responsible for the cost of delivery. It is recommended that you price your artwork consistently across all online galleries.
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
To encourage sales and build trust with potential clients, we offer all clients a 14-day, unconditional money back guarantee that you must honor. The guarantee allows clients to return the artwork within 14 days if they are not completely satisfied. They can return the artwork for any reason during this period. They will have to pay for postage and insurance costs if they return the artwork. You are not entitled to a refund for the cost of shipping the artwork to the buyer.
Your Key Responsibilities
We ask that you professionally manage your gallery as described below:
You will carefully package your artwork and ship it immediately upon receipt of the order.
You will remove your profile from the site when you go on vacation and reinstate it when you return (this can be done online).
Your artwork will be immediately removed from the site if you sell it yourself (this can be done online)
How you get paid
Customers pay online using our credit card processing capabilities. Once we receive your payment, we will email you your purchase details and, if necessary, a phone call. You will then pack and ship your artwork within 2-5 business days. Once we have confirmed that your artwork has arrived safely, you will receive your payment in approximately 15-20 days. 14 day money back guarantee, 7 day returns). You will receive your payment via bank transfer or PayPal.
How to Start Selling Art
There are a few hoops to jump through to get started, but don’t worry, we will walk you through them. Here’s an overview:
Sign Up
This is where you will create your account to access the Arts Bound site, provide details about yourself, set up a membership subscription, set up a storefront, and enter your bank details to receive payments.
Create Your Listings
This is where you will upload photos of your artwork, enter a title and description, set up a category, style, keywords, price, availability, and other useful information. Our experienced curators will then review your artwork and work with you to make your listing as polished as possible before displaying it to buyers.
Congratulations on your sale!
You will mark the artwork as sold, pack it, and ship it. You will be able to easily communicate with the buyer, twice
Join the family!
Please visit the main page “Help Artists” where these steps are described in detail.
