About Us & FAQ
While we get to know you, we figure you may have some questions for us. Take a look at our FAQ and contact us if you have any other questions.
Why Sell with Willow Galleries?
Willow.ai Galleries
Willow.ai Galleries started as a collection of artists who saw a need in our local and national community. In the time of social distancing, patronage of small and large galleries has greatly diminished and it’s become harder to sell art. We are here to help. Our crew consists of a Printmaker, Ceramicist, Photographer, Digital Illustrator, and Art Historian. We love art and seek to help artists utilize all of the potential that already exists in the art community. Brick and mortar galleries can be costly for the artist and the owner and it can significantly extend the process for getting a piece of art into a buyer’s hands. Marketing as an artist is one of the most daunting tasks a working artist has to tackle and, honestly, who has that much time in the day. We also recognized that there are a significant number of artists who have amazing work but whose website could use some help. These are some of the many topics we at Willow.ai Galleries are here to help with. If you have any questions not answered below, please send a message to our Curator and Team. We are excited to work with you!
How do I become a Willow Galleries Artist?
This is a wonderful question! All of our artists are asked to complete the Artist Application Process. Your submission form needs to include an Artist Statement, Artist Biography, Curriculum Vitae (CV), six (6) piece portfolio that represents your body of work including piece details. Once you have submitted your form it goes through Portfolio Review. We then send you an email including which pieces have been accepted, denied outright, and which pieces we want to see better images if needed. This email will also include information on how to submit additional works for review. We will contact you to get your monthly artists fee billing information before we build your page and start getting your pieces into the curated online shows we will be hosting. Between 2 to 4 business days after we have received your payment you will receive a link to your artists page for approval before it goes live on willowgalleries.com.
Is there a minimum or maximum piece requirement?
Yes. Right now we are requiring a minimum of 6 pieces to be selected in order for us to build an artist page. We are currently implementing a maximum portfolio size of 20.
How should I set my prices?
It is recommended that you figure out your price factoring in the materials you will need in order for it to arrive ready to hang, and shipping as well.
Do you sell outside of the United States?
Unfortunately, at this time we are not facilitating sales outside of the US because shipping fluctuates by such a large amount depending on where the piece is being sent to. We are looking at resources for future sales.
What happens when a piece sells?
When we sell a piece we collect the total payment from the buyer and get that processing. We then contact the artist to determine how they receive payment. The artist has five (5) days to let us know how you want to receive the artists portion for payment. The artist then has 5 business days to send us an image of the piece finished before being packed and send us the tracking number for the Buyer.
How do I go about updating my works when I either sell or just want another piece added?
When you sell a piece outside of the gallery we need you to let us know so that the curator can mark the piece as sold on the website to avoid double selling a piece.
When you want to add more pieces all you have to do is fill out the additional pieces form and we will take care of the rest.
What is your student discount?
We want to support new and emerging artists in the art community as a whole. To do this we are offering active students four (4) months for free for artists when they first sign up with us. After you are accepted we will get in contact with you about setting this up.
I have a show I want sponsored/how to get a show on your site?
That is amazing! We are excited to work with you! This is something to be discussed on a case by case basis so please contact the Curator.
What subject matter is accepted?
The easy answer is all of it. The more detailed answer is we are not judging works based on content or subject matter but rather the combination of elements and principles of art and design and the utilization of materials.
How do I go about purchasing a piece?
You can click on the piece and it should bring up a larger image of the work. There should be a purchase button or a contact us displayed to the right or just under the image depending on if you are viewing it on mobile or computer. Once you have selected the piece you wish to purchase you should be able to enter your shipping information as well as payment information. You should receive a confirmation email. There will be a separate email sent at a later date that will include your tracking number so that you can track your purchase. If a Contact Us botton is displayed that means the work is either not available, is available in custome sizing (Photography only), or is currently being shown until a future date and would require waiting until the exhibition is over.
Can I get a discount if I purchase multiple pieces at the same time?
That is dependent on the artist(s) whose work you are trying to purchase. We are happy to mediate those discussions. Please contact the Curator with the names of the artists and the titles of the pieces you are interested in purchasing and assist in further discussions with you.
When I sell a piece how can I receive payment?
That is a great question! There are several options available for you, the artist.
- You can you roll your portion or a certain amount of your portion into the amount that you pay per month to Willow Galleries.
- You can receive payment in a paper check mailed to you.
- You can receive a payment via a direct deposit if we have the information to do so.
What is included in my monthly Artist Fees?
The fee is $29.99 a month automatically billed to you on the day you were accepted as an artist. What this gets you is a personally curated portfolio of accepted work on a dedicated Artists Page, inclusion into member exclusive exhibitions, social media marketing through Willow Galleries social media platforms, additional access to support if needed.
What is an Artist Page?
The Artist Page is a page dedicated to you, the Artist! This can function as an online portfolio or a webpage. It will include a hand curated selection of your works, your artist statement, CV, and Bio. If you have social media pages you would like to attach to your page you completely can!
Do you charge a commission?
Yes, we do charge a 5% commission on every sale that gets made through our services. This commission helps us cover the card processing fees required in most online transactions.
What other services does Willow Galleries offer to artists?
That is a wonderful question! Outside of the ones stated under “What is included in my monthly Artist Fees”, we offer assistance in photographing works, editing and reviewing the written portions of your Artist’s Page, as well as a platform for you to submit essays on things you care about in the art world. Keep in mind as we grow so do the number of other services we will offer!
Do I retain the rights to my work?
Yes! All original works are the intellectual property of the creator. We will always ask permission to use artist work in promotions, marketing, upcoming shows, etc. When your work sells you will retain the rights to create renditions unless you or the Buyer want a contract stating that you are assigning them the rights to the piece they purchased.
Can you explain the essay posts a little more?
Well, we actually have an essay posted already! Check out (insert article title here) by Madam Curator! But, the short answer is – they are a place for you to share your voice and the things you are passionate about relating to art. You should be able to form a coherent knowledgeable article before you submit it to us. These articles will be tied to your page so just like your work they are a reflection of your work as an artist. Also keep in mind the goal is to be able to publish these in a physical book eventually.
If I don’t want to talk to the buyer and want a mediator?
That is what we are here for. If someone sends us a message or requests your contact information we will screen it before it gets sent to you. This is just to block any spam or scam emails to save you time. We are here to facilitate the communication if you would like or we can give you their information directly.
What if I only want to do commissions?
We can help with that! We will still need you to go through the application process with the difference being you enter a 0 for the price you are asking and in the work description you will need to include that the piece is not available. We will also send you a message to confirm that the pieces are not available for purchase but that you would be open for discussing commissions.
Can I sell prints on Willow Galleries?
The technical answer is yes you can as long as they are original prints done by the artist in a traditional form of printmaking. Intaglio, Relief, Screen/Silk Screen, Lithography, and other such forms of hand printing processes will all be considered and should include an edition size and should have the form of printmaking included under media. Reproductions of other works like paintings, drawings, photographs of sculptures you have done are not being accepted at this time.
Is it possible for me to get a page for galleries or to sponsor a gallery page?
Absolutely! There is a difference in price than the $29.99 that can be addressed on a case by case basis depending on the needs of your Gallery and the Artists involved. Please contact the Curator to discuss this further!
What if my purchase arrives damaged?
The gallery is not to be held liable for damages to work not sent from one of our facilities. We will however do everything we can to right the situation for both the Artist and the Buyer. The incident will also be noted and will reflect on the Artist.
What do I go about requesting a commission?
We are excited that you want to work with one or more of our artists on an upcoming project! You can send and email including the details of your project (budget, materials preferred, size, etc.) to (info email here) and we will get in contact with the artist or artists you have specified. It is then up to the Artist if they want to discuss the project further and if they want to do so directly or through the gallery as a moderator. When composing your commission request keep in mind that the gallery may require 5% commission for mediating and acting as a third party when calculating budget.