Membership Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What do you charge?
  2. How many pieces can I submit?
  3. What type of artwork are you looking for?
  4. How do I scan my artwork for posting to the web?
  5. How do I use images from my digital camera to post my art on your site?
  6. What type of image files do I need to send with my application?
  7. What about copyrights for my work?
  8. Why don't you take snail-mail submissions or offer scanning services anymore?
  9. What is your privacy policy?
  10. How do I get paid for work I sell?
  11. I am not sure what to charge, or do not want to sell my work. What can I do?
  12. How do I clear my browser cache files?

What do you charge?

We do not charge artists to submit, display, or sell work. Artwork prices are determined by the artist. Fees and compensation for artwork displayed are discussed with the artist and buyer individually. In the future, we may add fees for specific members options as they become available.

How many pieces can I submit?

Initially, you can submit up to four pieces for review. On acceptance into the gallery, you may have up to ten works on display at a time. You may, however, edit which works are currently viewable.

What type of artwork are you looking for?

Art is subjective. We all enjoy and relate to different things. Although we do reserve the right not to display certain work, we also wish to sustain a certain level of democracy at Artwell. All fine artists are welcome to become members. Some artwork in the gallery may be chosen for elevated levels of promotion.

How do I scan my artwork to post on your site?

Follow these steps:

1. When you scan your photo or slide, use whatever software your scanner requires. If you have the option, try to scan your images with a good saturation level. Choose a level that most closely matches the actual work (not the photo or slide). This ensures the images will look good and be accurate on the web.

2. Depending on the program you are using, there will be a pull down list of file extensions/types to save your image as; e.g., "save file type as," "save extension as," etc.

choose PC: ".jpg" or MAC: ".jpeg"
3. Save the image.

How do I use images from my digital camera to post my art on your site?


1. Use the software that came with your camera to download the images to your computer as you normally would.

2. Using your graphics program, resize the image to 150 pixels (width) for a regular-size image, and 80 pixels width for a thumbnail.

3. Be certain the image is saved as a ".jpg" or ".jpeg."

4. Make sure that the image has the quality you want for display. It should represent your original piece as closely as possible.

Tips and Tricks:
If you don't have a graphics program or your program does not allow you to save images as a .gif or .jpg(s) you can download a trial version of
Paint Shop Pro. PSP is an easy to use graphics program. It reads and converts a whole host of file types. The coolest thing about PSP is that it has "batch conversion." This option allows you to convert all the files in a directory at once, saving you time. You can choose to save the converted files to a new directory if you want.

What type of image files do I need to send with my application?

For each work to be displayed, we ask for two .jpg files in the following format:
  • Standard Image, 150 pixels in width, under 30kb in size.
  • Thumbnail Image, 80 pixels in width, under 15kb in size.
The images should be sized something like this:
<------150 pixels------>

Standard Image
   <--80 pixels-->

Thumbnail File
Because we auto-assign image names and check file sizes, images must be added via our application process or membership account area. Periodically, we batch process the images to optimize them for the web, but we do ask that you keep the initial file sizes as low as possible.

For detailed information on graphic file extensions, visit The Graphic Files Format Page

http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/~mxr/gfx/index-hi.html.

What about copyrights for my work?

Registering your artwork for copyright is not required to display your work. As the creator of a work you have automatic copyright under the law. You do not have to register a work for it to be protected. However, registering the piece is highly recommended as it provides you with undeniable proof in the event of infringement. The appropriate form for Visual Art work is FORM VA. The fee is $20. You must submit two (sometimes three) copies of the work for records. The number for the (United States) Register of Copyrights is: (202) 707 - 9100. For more information and the appropriate procedure visit:
Library of Congress Office of Copyright
The "Copyright Resource" page
Copyright Inf. at Cornell University

If you are outside the United States, please refer to copyright laws in your area.

Why don't you take standard mail submissions or offer scanning services anymore?

In the early days, one of Artwell's goals was to introduce fine artists to the Internet as a medium. Today, most artists are familiar with the tools needed and we just can't keep up with the number of submission we get in during the course of a month. The automated application process allows us to review applications more efficiently with a much quicker acceptance process.

What is your privacy policy?

Very Simple. We do not sell or disclose your information to anyone without your permission. We use the information you supply us soley to provide you with Artwell.com services.

How do I get paid for work I sell?

Our site acts as a venue for artists and buyers. For security and artwork availability reasons, Artwell is not involved in the actual transaction between buyers and artists. However, once you receive a request for your work, getting payment through a credit card or checking account is easy. Paypal is a free, secure and reliable way of accepting payment online. To sign up for this service, use the link below.
Make payments with PayPal - it's fast, 
free and secure!

I do not want to sell my work or I am not sure what to charge. What can I do?

If you are not sure how much to charge for a work you can enter either of the following in the price field:
ask - This will prompt the buyer to request a quote from you.
bid - This will prompt the buyer to suggest a price for the work.

If you do not wish to sell a work on display, you can enter the following in the price field:
nfs - This will inform the user you do not wish to sell this work.

How do I clear my browser cache files?

To clear your cache if you have Internet Explorer:

  1. At the top of your browser click "View" then "Internet Options".
  2. Under the "General" tab (The tabs are along the top) there is a sub heading that reads "Temporary Internet Files." Click the button in that area labeled "Delete Files."

 
To clear your cache if you have Netscape:

  1. At the top of your browser click "Edit" then "Preferences."
  2. In the left hand options, expand "Advanced" by clicking the "+" sign next to it.
  3. Click the "Cache" link. (The cache diolog options will appear on the right side of the screen.)
  4. Click "Clear Memory Cache" and then the "Clear Disk Cache" buttons.


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