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Original Post: New ArtWanted.com Print Program Details

We are very excited to announce the new 'ArtWanted.com Print Program' that will launch on August 1st, 2005. This new program will enable our members to sell prints and other products of their artwork on our site to hundreds of thousands of ArtWanted.com visitors.

We expect this new program will not only bring more exposure to the artwork of our members, but also make some extra money for many of you. Below are the details of this great new opportunity for our members that is going to take ArtWanted.com to a whole new level:

What products will be available to sell?

You will be able to offer glossy, matte, lustre finish and canvas prints of the artwork you upload to our site. We will be offering dozens of different sizes from 3x5" up to 36 x 48 inch prints, depending on the resolution of the images you upload. Within a few weeks of the program launch, you will also be able to sell personal items such as mouse pads, mugs, t-shirts, puzzles, magnets and much more of your artwork. Artwork frames will also be available shortly after the program launches. We will continue to add new products over time as the program grows and develops.

What shipping methods are available?

We will be offering 4 ways to ship out the prints: First Class Mail, Priority Mail, 2nd Day Express and Overnight service. All methods except for first class will have a tracking number available to track package shipping. We will ship to most all countries with a reliable mail system. The price of shipping will be calculated at the time of order and will depend on the method of shipping, number of products ordered, sizes of prints and destination. Orders will be shipped out within 1-2 days of the order being placed.

What advantages does this program provide over other websites?

There are many reasons why we decided to start this program and why we feel we have a competitive advantage over other websites. The biggest reason is because of the traffic and exposure ArtWanted.com can offer to your artwork, that other websites can not. We also offer great prices and top quality printing of your artwork. We also offer a simple way for you to sell hundreds of different sizes of prints & products with a few clicks of a mouse.

What is the cost of the prints and artist commission?

As the artist, you determine what you want to sell your prints for. We will give you some guidelines and default pricing, but you can charge whatever you like for your artwork prints. Each product has a 'Base Price' which is the lowest price we can offer the product for. You can offer your artwork for sale at the base price, but you simply don't make anything on the sale of any prints. You can, however, purchase prints of your own artwork at the base price. Any amount above the Base Price, we simply split 50/50. If you set the retail price to be at least double our suggested amount, ArtWanted.com will lower our commisions to a 75/25 split.

For example, the base price on an 8x10 print is $2.95 and our default retail price is $12.95. For every 8x10 you sold, you would make $5.00 ($12.95-$2.95)/2

The ArtWanted.com portion goes to cover the server hardware, bandwidth, office staff, printing hardware, printing supplies, credit card fees, commission tracking and all of the other expenses to run the program.

Here is a complete list of the default pricing & base prices for the products that will be available on August 1st.

How are commissions paid?

Artist commissions will be paid every two months for the sale of any prints on our site. We can mail out a check or deposit the money directly into a PayPal account for you. Commissions must be $20 or more to have a payment sent out. Any amounts under $20 will be carried over to the next pay period or can be used at anytime for other ArtWanted.com products/services. The sale periods are Jan-Feb, Mar-Apr, May-Jun, Jul-Aug, Sep-Oct, Nov-Dec. Payments will be made by the 15th of the month following the close of the sale period. Daily reports will be available to you online to see how many sales you are making and what you have earned.

Is there a cost to join the print program?

Unlike other websites, there are no setup fees to join the ArtWanted.com Print Program. However, due to the large amount of server space, bandwidth and programming required to run a successful print program, you must be an ArtWanted.com Premium Member to participate and sell prints of your artwork.

Is there an agreement to sign with ArtWanted.com?

Yes. We have put together a simple print agreement that must be signed before an artist can participate in the program. This agreement briefly outlines the program and grants ArtWanted.com the rights to print copies of your artwork. You can stop selling prints of your work at anytime on our site. To review the agreement, click here.

How do I select what images I want to sell?

After the program starts, you will be able to upload a high-resolution image of any of your portfolio pieces and indicate that you want to sell prints of that artwork. Once the image is uploaded, you will be able to select what products and sizes you want to offer on our site and even set your own price. None of the files of your current artwork are eligible for the print program, because the web files will not produce a quality print.

What is the minimum resolution of the images?

Artwork prints under 8x10" size must be at least 200 DPI. Artwork above 8x10 must be at least 150 DPI. For example, to create a 4x6" print at 200 DPI, the file must be at least 800x1200 pixels. We recommend 400 DPI for the best results. All artwork will be personally inspected by a staff member to insure quality prints. All high-resolution images will not be accessible to the public and will only be used by our staff to fulfill print orders.

What file types are accepted?

JPG, PNG, BMP & TIF images are accepted in RGB format. GIF images only have 256 colors and do not produce a quality print. We strongly recommend a high quality JPG image for the fasted upload time and great printing results. You can also upload an alternate version of your artwork that is different from your online portfolio. This feature will normally be used to remove watermarks on your print versions.

Can I send a CD to ArtWanted.com of my artwork?

If you have a slow Internet connection, you can mail us high-resolution version of your artwork for the print program on a CD. There is a small $1 charge per image for us to upload and process your image for you from a CD.

What can I do to prepare for the launch of the print program in August?

Here are just a few ideas of things you can do to get ready to sell your artwork:
• Review your portfolio and past artwork and determine what artwork you want to sell on our site.
• Start collecting high-resolution versions of all your artwork that can be ready to be uploaded.
• Review our default pricing and determine the price you want to sell your artwork for.
• Review our print agreement and e-mail us with any questions you have.
• Make sure you have a Premium account.
• Ask us any questions you have before the program begins.

ArtWanted.com has invested a large amount of money and time to make this a successful program for our members. We have researched dozens print providers, ordered hundreds of print samples, purchased new servers, hired new staff members and many other things to make this program a large success. We want to provide a quality service that everyone will love to use.

We are sure that many of you still have questions, so please don't hesitate to ask them by replying to this message. We want to get all of the questions and issues resolved before our big launch date on August 1st!