Sell Online

Overview

Become an online resident artist and expand your selling opportunities to reach a global audience. Crossroads Art Center will host your work on their website, handle sales and shipping, and manage payments.

What You Receive

• Designated artist page with artist statement, bio, and up to 15 images of work for sale
• Link to your website, publications, and social media
• CAC handles sales, shipping, and payment collection
• Images replaced at no extra charge when pieces sell
• 17% commission (you receive 83% of sale proceeds)
• Global audience reach
• Featured in email newsletter as Artist-in-Residence

Eligibility & Requirements

• Must have an artist website
• Must bring minimum 5 original framed pieces to be juried for each medium
• Must submit a resume
• Must use your own photo references; AI-generated images, professional photographs, other artists' images, or images taken by another individual are strictly prohibited

Application Process

• Step One: Pay $50 jury fee and bring 5 pieces and resume to Crossroads for jury review
• Step Two: Fill out and submit Online Selling Contract
• Step Three: Email up to 15 images (300 dpi, no larger than 6 inches on a side), artist statement (3rd person), and social media links. Images must be digitally titled: Artist Name_Title of Art_Size_Medium_Price. Alternative: use the Online Artists Image Naming Program ($10 per image)
• Step Four: Review your collection page; CAC charges your credit card $150 (first year) or $95 (renewal)

Fees

• Jury fee: $50
• First year online setup: $150
• Renewal (year 2+): $95
• Optional image naming service: $10 per image
• Commission on sales: 17%

Payment & Delivery

• Artists deliver sold pieces to the gallery (preferred within 48 hours, unless prints need to be ordered)
• CAC handles all shipping to clients
• Payment available for pickup or mailed on the 8th of the month following the sale (e.g., art sold in January paid February 8th)
• Artists can provide self-addressed stamped envelopes if they prefer checks mailed

AI Policy

Crossroads Art Center requires that all artwork be created solely from the artist's own efforts and original photo references. AI-generated images are not acceptable. Violations result in a 2-year ban from online and gallery exhibitions, removal of infringing work, and revocation of any awards. CAC assumes no legal liability for copyright or intellectual property violations.