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About Us

Our website is a unique blend of the local art scene, artists, artwork, art galleries, and museums. The primary goal is to provide an easy to use and inexpensive platform to be able to sell artwork directly to the buyer without any extra commissions or fees. Our unique model is to have a simple inexpensive monthly fee which allows those with art to have direct access to a state of the art website.

In addition to local coverage by being a paid member you are also placed in to our national database website Art U Find at no additional cost.

ArtUFind.com compiles fine art, antiques, tribal art and Native American art from over 120 art websites throughout North America and puts them together in one easy to navigate portal where interested parties of a variety of disciplines can buy and sell artwork as their own giant art gallery.  Art U Find recognizes the inherent value of many types of artwork and allows those who own art and make art the opportunity to capitalize on that intrinsic value which is human creativity by selling directly to those who want to grow their art collection. ArtUFind.com connects those who create quality art, own art, sell art, or simply need to dispose of artwork or antiques in a single inexpensive format which improves how art changes hands.

HOW IT WORKS:

Our website provides a comprehensive designed web based platform for selling artwork directly to the buyer with no middle men or commissions. Our site has a custom designed search engine to be able to search numerous criteria like, price, location, and type of artwork. We put together those who own a variety of art and antiques and those who would like to buy art.

Art U Find has top artists, art dealers, antique dealers, interior designers, appraisers, museums and art collectors all of who have artwork and have interest in art and want to show case their inventory in single online store.

WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

We keep it simple and inexpensive. We DO NOT charge or act as an agent to make ANY sale. There is a small monthly charge to list artwork on the site; you can discontinue your membership at anytime and are only charged on a month by month basis. As an active member you can update or change you site as often as you like, it’s your platform. Unlike other art sites we DO NOT charge any FEES or COMMISSIONS on ANY transactions, because you are making the sale.   We simply bring willing participants together in a well thought out searchable format that makes finding quality artwork easy.

HOW DO I BECOME A PART OF OUR ART COMMUNITY?

Login in and join, it only takes a few minutes. Keeping the site easy to navigate, simple and safe is our goal. There is NO paid membership required to MAKE an art purchase, just login and you’re ready to make a deal. If you want to sell art it starts as low as $5 month, there are no costs to receive email notifications of new artwork added to the site.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP?

To join our site is free. Again we keep it simple; the object is to put interested parties together sell art. There are NO COMMISSIONS EVER because you are making the sale. There are paid memberships which are billed on a monthly basis to your credit card. You may discontinue your paid membership at any time. You are eligible to purchase art simply by having a free membership. If you want to list art on our site it requires a low cost monthly charge. There is no charge for the listing in on our local directory on the homepage for art dealers, galleries, and museums. To be listed in our membership directory requires a paid basic, premium, or professional membership.

WHAT ARE THE COSTS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LIST ART TO SELL:

There are four paid options to feature Art on the site. All options run month to month and can be canceled at anytime, with a one month minimum, a month is considered to be 30 days increments.  All options allow for your information and artwork to be changed and updated as often as you like.

· Classified Ad: $5 per month, Classified ads are recommended for someone who only has only one or two objects to sell and is looking for the most economical route and is not interested in any of the discounts offered by our community partners. Classifieds are listed on their own directory of Classifieds and listed on the homepage for added exposure. You get 1 image and 100 characters of text to describe the piece and yourself. Ad length is 30days per ad. You can add an additional image and text for only $3 per image. You can feature different objects during the 30 simple by changing your image and text, the Classified directory is updated immediately.

Anyone with art to sell is eligible to join any of our three Memberships categories. A dealer can have a Basic membership and an art collector can sign up for the Professional Membership. It’s up to you to decide what works best.  There is no limit to the number of memberships you can select, you can have a Basic membership and Professional membership at the same time.

LOOKING TO PURCHASE ARTWORK:

Simple Membership: There are NO charges to purchase or make an offer for artwork listed on the site, it’s FREE, just join our art community as a member and with minutes you will be on your way to owning art.

FREE Email notification for artwork recently listed which you are looking for as it comes available on the Art U Find website by simply becoming a member. Simply fill out your favorites and when a new piece is added to any of our 120 art websites you will be notified by email, no searching the website, the website comes to you.

Any Basic, Premium Professional or Museum members are also eligible for generous discounts from our extensive list of specialized art services which include art lighting, art appraisers, art supplies, art insurance, art publications, art packing, art delivery and certain art purchases. The first time you use one of our art community services you have just paid for you membership and much more…

HOW DO I GET MY ARTWORK LISTED UNDER “MAKE AN OFFER”?

When you sign up for a paid membership you have the option of checking the Make an Offer button when are adding art. Checking the Make an Offer box means you are willing to accept offers for your artwork and by doing so your artwork will be also listed under a special heading Make an Offer identifying that piece of artwork as not only for sale but you the owner will entertain offers.

IF I RECEIVE AN EMAIL OFFER WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

When a member makes an offer for your artwork you can counter offer, accept the offer, or pass completely. You can do this through our website, but if you want to accept or counter offer you will need to contact the potential purchaser directly, or give them your information to contact you.

HOW DO I PAY FOR MEMBERSHIP AND IS IT SECURED?

We accept most major credit cards in an easy to fill out online format.  We process all credit cards through a specialized, best in class PCI compliant network BrainTree, which eliminates our need to store your credit card information which enhances your credit card safety. Our security certificate is Comodo Elite Validation SSL, providing encryption and visual assurance for conduction business online. The https address bar reassures our users they are interacting with a verified business on a secured domain. All this means better security for you.

WHO ARE THE INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFIED ON THE SITE AS APPRAISERS?Back

Individuals who are identified as appraisers in the Member Directory have done so themselves on a voluntary basis.  We do not vouch for any of these individuals’ credentials as an appraiser or expertise in the field in which they have designated as their specialty.  Most appraisers work on a fee for service basis so if you contact any of these individuals on the site be sure to find out what if any their charges/fees/requirements are first.  When considering purchasing any artwork it is always a good idea to get a qualified appraisal if you are unsure of the objects value or authenticity.  While you don't have to have certifications to be a competent appraiser generally speaking any national certifications and/or national memberships in their field adds certain credibility to the individuals as a qualified appraiser. 

WHAT MAKES OUR WEBSITES AND ART U FIND UNIQUE TO THE WEB AND THE ART WORLD?

We have a developed a unique art search engine that encompasses a broad range of art and antiques and allows for art collectors, dealers and those who have art to sell work directly and look for specific artwork. This allows the selling process to be more efficient. Since the site is based on subscription instead of commissions or added fees it allows for artwork to be more accessible. Our search engine produces matches based on well thought out artwork criteria, like price, media, style, and art location. Our site features a FREE email alert for artwork in which members are looking for.  

WHAT WE DON’T DO:

We are a portal only. We NEVER negotiate or act as your agent in your behalf. We NEVER authenticate anything or guarantee any artwork; that is up to the individual parties. It’s up to you to do your homework to insure who you are buying artwork from a reputable individual or dealer. If something feels funny or it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Do a little leg work; check the person or galleries credentials you are purchasing artwork from. Both parties should feel comfortable with the transaction. There is a list of art specialists who are willing to do appraisals (these are generally fee for service) of art work you may want vetted first, we do not certify any of these appraisers.  We provide the name of an insurance company that writes policies to protect against fraudulent work or title which you may want to investigate before trading especially for any high ticket items.

We DON’T ship or INSURE anything ever; we are a portal; not a gallery or auction house. By making the sale directly it is also up to you to work out the details of the transaction. Getting something in writing that spells out what you’re are purchasing including condition is always a good idea.

We DO NOT collect any taxes; the selling parties are responsible for any and all taxes which may apply. Many states require the individual purchasing something online to pay a use tax, check to see if you may be responsible for state taxes. Check your local states statues if you are unsure and/or check with an accountant, never assuming just because you are buying out of state and online that you don't have tax obligations, ignorance of the law is no excuse for not paying due taxes.

We are not responsible for any fees or costs associated with any sales you make, we are a platform NOT the agent of the artwork featured on any of our art sites.

Remember if you are selling something which is illegal you are breaking the law. If you are unsure if something you want to sell is inappropriate object don’t list it, until you know for sure.   You are always responsible for what artwork you list on any of our sites, including its copyright.  We reserve the right to remove any listed objects which are offensive, cultural sensitive, pornographic, or simply inappropriate for the site. This is a condition to be allowed to use our site and become a member.  If you have a problem with your art being vetted, don't list art on the site.  

We are an art community which hopes to facilitate the creativity that art and artists bring to the world.

WHAT WE LIST ON OUR SITE AND WHO CAN LIST ARTWORK:

This is an art promotion site and art is what we are interested in. The definition of art can vary greatly but would include Native American, African, Oceanic, Folk, Antiques, Limited edition Prints, Vintage Posters, Paintings, Sculpture, Blown Glass, Wood, and Photography.  You must be 18 years old to list artwork on any of our sites including the Art U Find web site. You must have legal title to the artwork you are listing for sale.

WE DO NOT LIST:

Guns or automatic weapons of any kind, Culturally sensitive items, Collectibles, memorabilia, clothing or anything which is not legal to sell or trade. No obviously pornographic materials is allowed, if national museums won't show it, neither will we.

HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU WHEN SOMEONE WANTS TO PURCHASE MY ARTWORK?

An email will come from our site from potential individuals interested in purchasing your artwork. The email will specify which item they are looking to purchase, at this point if so desired you can give personal information for contacting you regarding the transaction or just use our in house email system.  At some point if you do make a sale you will need to share information about each other to solidify the final transaction.

HELPFUL HINTS ON SELLING ARTWORK ON THE NET

Most people will have an idea of what the value the artwork they want to sell. If no value is given or you have reservations about the stated value you may want to get an appraisal of the piece you are purchasing. You may want to do an internet search on that artist or artwork to find out values. We have a list of helpful art resources. There are good resources available in most cities, you should always feel secure in what you are purchasing, do your research if in doubt.

Red flags mean trouble look for these, as with any community there are always those looking to take advantage of the system.  The following are some examples of Red flags which may say be careful!

If not completely satisfied with email correspondence then talk in person before finalizing the transaction.   If the individual still only wants to make the sale through email and never share information this may be a red flag.

Sales which involve shipping out of the country need to be thoroughly investigated. Many scams for art originate from foreign countries.

Emails which have poor spelling, punctuation or grammar are a red flag.

Anyone who needs URGENT attention is a red flag.

If the sale involves money beware of checks unless they are coming from a vetted source. Certified checks or money orders can be forged. PayPal or credit cards are good alternatives.

If you are asked to send money for part of the sale this is a red flag, check it out thoroughly.

Take the time to do a search on the person offering the art or wanting to trade. The more information regarding who you are buying from will add to your comfort level.  Professionals in the artworld do art sales all the time on the internet and should be able to answer any questions you have.  Doing an internet search is a great way to learn who you are dealing with.

When someone makes an offer to purchase toward something you have listed on the site it is always a good idea to respond even if you’re not even vaguely interested. If they were interested enough to respond to your artwork or make an offer , they more than likely admire your artwork and are that much closer to being someone you might deal with in the future.

We do not pay legal fees and do not assist in any resolution of a dissatisfactory sale or trade, so make sure you understand what you are buying and who the responsible parties are if the sale doesn't work out.

Always Ask condition of anything you are purchasing, pieces in excellent condition are worth more than then those with restoration or damage. If you don’t ask you won’t know. Always ask on both ends of the trade about condition.

Always make sure that the person who is selling the art or services has the legal title and authority to make the sale, again getting something in writing is always a good idea.

Making a sale which is local gives you the option to meet and can improve your chances for a successful outcome.

Make sure you discuss how shipping will be arranged, insurance and who pays for what. Discuss what happens if there needs to be a return, who pays for shipping and insurance. If something is damaged in shipping discuss before the sale who is responsible. Many Professional dealers and artists will often carry art insurance.  If you need art insurance or advice you can first ask one of our community insurance partner resources, they may be able to help insure the artwork you want to trade.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

Company’s which add quality art related services at a discount to our art community will be featured on our Home page Community Partners tile, a free link to their business and a free Basic membership. If you own a company that you feel would be a good fit and are interested in being a part of our every growing art community and recognize the value of those who love art, then contact us and help promote creativity. Build your corporate image and art collection through Art U Find and our specialty art websites. Becoming a Community Partner you will also receive the same free exposure on our art trading site ArtUTrade.com for no additional cost.

TALK TO US:

We are a community and as such we want to constantly try and improve our site.  If you have an idea that you feel will make us better or see a problem with how the site works let us know, because without you we are just another internet site, and we want to be much more than that...