Artist Representation Q & A  Here are frequently asked questions from artists looking for representation at White Pines Gallery. Are there requirements for exhibiting my artwork at White Pines Gallery? White Pines Gallery represents new and developing artists living in North America. No previous gallery experience is necessary. At this time, we are not representing artists outside the United States and Canada. What type of artwork do you exhibit? White Pines Gallery accepts applications for any two- and three-dimensional mediums. How do I exhibit my artwork at White Pines Gallery? Applying for White Pines Gallery representation is simple. Go to www.whitepinesgallery.com. Click on the Exhibit Your Artwork link.  You will be asked to complete a profile page, answer a few questions, and upload five digital images of your artwork. Our Curator Committee will then review your work.  We will notify you within 72 hours with a decision. Does it cost money to exhibit my art for sale at White Pines Gallery? No, there is no exhibitor fee. White Pines Gallery makes the upfront investment to exhibit your artwork. This is an opportunity for new and developing artists to expand their art career online. Is there a commission on the sale of my artwork? There is no exhibitor fee. We sell your artwork on consignment and receive a commission on the sale of each piece of art. The commission is reinvested in marketing. How do you price my art? We price your artwork based on your suggested retail price and the expertise of White Pines Gallery’s curators. What if my suggested price does not match White Pines Gallery’s price appraisal? Art that is priced too high or too low does not sell well. We analyze previous sales and customer data to determine prices that generate sales. In the event that your suggested price differs more than 30 percent from the White Pines Gallery price, we will contact you. What happens when my artwork is sold? Once your art is sold, we will contact you by email or telephone to notify you of the sale and the order number. Take the sold artwork and the order number to a designated UPS Store within 48 hours. It’s that simple! You do not have to package the art or pay for shipping. Once I’m exhibiting at White Pines Gallery, how do I add more artwork? Through your Artist Account.  Simply upload a high quality digital image of your artwork through your artist account. The images must be JPG or GIF format at a resolution of 72 pixels per inch (ppi).  The image must be in focus, true to the color of the art, and at least 720 pixels wide. How do you market my artwork? White Pines Gallery invests the commission we earn in public relations, marketing campaigns, and promotional materials. We market your artwork at art fairs, special art exhibitions, and through advertising. Must I sign my artwork? Yes, all art should be signed in order to identify you as the creator. Collectors often prefer to purchase signed artwork. May I place a link on my White Pines Gallery portfolio page to my personal website? There is no option to link to your personal website from White Pines Gallery. May I contact or market directly to my art patrons? White Pines Gallery will feature an online forum for art patrons to discuss your artwork with you. You will be able to read and respond to the comments posted under your name by logging into your artist account. Who owns the rights to my artwork after it is sold? You retain the rights to your art after it is sold. May I sell the same photograph more than once? Yes. Art patrons perceive greater value in limited edition art.  Therefore, we suggest you offer limited edition prints of your photography.  Each copy should be signed in a location that will be visible once the piece is matted and framed. If I exhibit my work at White Pines Gallery, may I seek other gallery representation? White Pines Gallery has the exclusive right to the artwork displayed on the website. This prevents the risk of selling the same piece of art to two different patrons. You may seek representation of your other art that is not displayed at White Pines Gallery. What happens if I sell a piece of art independently that I currently have exhibited at White Pines Gallery? You will be in breach of contract and your affiliation with White Pines Gallery will be terminated immediately. This action is potentially damaging to your reputation and to White Pines Gallery. Our ability to successfully promote new and developing artists relies heavily on your integrity. Your patrons trust you; do not disappoint them. What happens if a piece of art is damaged while it is currently being exhibited at White Pines Gallery? Contact us immediately.  We will take the necessary steps to protect your patrons. If there is a pattern of damaged artwork, your White Pines Gallery representation may be subject to termination. How do I get paid? We will mail you a check for the sale of your artwork. Checks are mailed weekly. We wait eleven to 14 days after the customer receives the artwork to send payment. We offer a ten-day money back guarantee to your patrons.  This waiting period ensures they are not going to return it. You may use the tracking number that the UPS Store gives you to see when the piece is delivered to the customer.