You can sell various types of art like Paintings, Drawing, Sculptures, Antique Painting and Sculpture, Mixed Media…
At ZicoArt we are offering Artists the ability to sale Unique Original artworks and/or limited-edition prints.
Signing up to ZicoArt, an art selling platform, is easy and straightforward. Simply choose the “Sign Up” option here on our art website. Follow the prompts to complete your profile setup and start buying art or selling your artwork.
Artist Profile Photo Tips
For an engaging and professional-looking profile, we recommend uploading a high-quality photo of yourself or a photo of yourself in your creative space surrounded by your artwork. Selfies or standalone images of your artwork are not recommended. Ensure your photo is recent, clear, well-lit, and properly composed to reflect professionalism and attract more engagement from potential buyers and collaborators.
Crafting Your Artist Biography (500 characters maximum)
To help you present a compelling narrative to gallery visitors, we recommend effectively communicating key aspects of your artistic journey. Consider including:
ZicoArt is committed to fair compensation for artists. We offer one of the lowest commission rates in the industry at only 25%, ensuring artists receive a significant portion of the sales price.
What are the rules and policies for listing my art?
General policies for listing artwork
Artists are responsible for ensuring they have the right to sell their work.
All artworks must be created or designed by the seller. Listing copyrighted work without permission is prohibited. Similarly, using a famous artist’s name to sell work “in their style” is typically not allowed. ZicoArt will remove listings upon receiving a notice of infringement.
Artists may only upload and sell works that they created themselves.
Artists must provide accurate, honest information about the artwork and how it was created. For original art or reproduction of original, Artist should provide proof of authenticity, such as a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) or documented provenance.
Clear and accurate images are essential for sales. ZicoArt requires detailed descriptions of the artwork, including dimensions, medium, and date of completion. Providing multiple high-resolution photos taken in good light is often recommended.
Artists must clearly state their policies for returns, exchanges, and cancellations if different from ZicoArt.
ZicoArt strictly prohibits the sale of artworks that promote hatred, violence, promote discrimination, hate speech, or illegal activities. Any transgression will result in the immediate suspension of the Artist’s account.
Artists are also typically not allowed to facilitate off-platform transactions to avoid fees.
All alterations, repairs, or conservation treatments performed on the art must be disclosed in the listing description.
General policies for listing artwork
Artists are responsible for ensuring they have the right to sell their work.
All artworks must be created or designed by the seller. Listing copyrighted work without permission is prohibited. Similarly, using a famous artist’s name to sell work “in their style” is typically not allowed. ZicoArt will remove listings upon receiving a notice of infringement.
Artists may only upload and sell works that they created themselves.
Artists must provide accurate, honest information about the artwork and how it was created. For original art or reproduction of original, Artist should provide proof of authenticity, such as a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) or documented provenance.
Clear and accurate images are essential for sales. ZicoArt requires detailed descriptions of the artwork, including dimensions, medium, and date of completion. Providing multiple high-resolution photos taken in good light is often recommended.
Artists must clearly state their policies for returns, exchanges, and cancellations if different from ZicoArt.
ZicoArt strictly prohibits the sale of artworks that promote hatred, violence, promote discrimination, hate speech, or illegal activities. Any transgression will result in the immediate suspension of the Artist’s account.
Artists are also typically not allowed to facilitate off-platform transactions to avoid fees.
All alterations, repairs, or conservation treatments performed on the art must be disclosed in the listing description.
Artwork Title/Name
Each piece should have a unique title that reflects its theme or concept.
Artwork Description/Story
Use this space to enrich the viewer’s understanding of your art. Detail the materials used, the type of surface it’s on, and any framing recommendations. This is your chance to share the story behind the creation or any symbolic meanings.
Capturing your artwork in its best light is a crucial step in presenting it to potential buyers. Here are guidelines to help you photograph your art effectively:
Arrangement
Set up your artwork against a neutral, light-colored background (preferably white) to prevent any color distortion in your photos.
Lighting
Utilize diffused or natural sunlight for the most flattering effects. Avoid direct sunlight, as it will be too harsh, soften it with a white fabric or curtain to eliminate glare and ensure even lighting. For indoor lighting, avoid using direct artificial lights or flash; instead, opt for multiple indirect light sources (like Softbox) or a reflector to achieve a balanced illumination.
Key Factors that Influence Art Prices
When an artist decides to sell prints, they have a choice between traditional limited edition prints and a more modern approach, timed releases (also known as time-limited editions). Both strategies have unique benefits and drawbacks, and the “best” choice depends on the artist’s goals and target audience.
Limited Edition Prints
Limited edition prints are created in a fixed, pre-determined quantity. Once the last print is sold, the edition is closed and never produced again. This creates a sense of scarcity and exclusivity.
Benefits for the Artist:
As we are not a qualified tax professional, we can only give you some general areas to consider and research regarding an artist’s responsibility for sales tax:
General Principles of Sales Tax for Artists:
Even for artists doing only online sales, sales tax responsibilities can be quite significant and are often more complex than for purely brick-and-mortar businesses due to evolving “economic nexus” rules.
Here’s a breakdown of an artist’s responsibilities for sales tax when selling exclusively online:
The buyer is responsible for paying the shipping and handling costs, which are calculated and added to the purchase price at checkout.
All artworks sold on ZicoArt must be carefully packed for transit. Given that your art may travel across states or internationally, proper packaging is essential to ensure it arrives at its new home in pristine condition. Below are the minimum packaging requirements. Feel free to exceed these if necessary and consult with your shipping provider regarding their insurance options.
Sending Boxed (for stretched canvases with or without frames)
Shipping Labels:
No, ZicoArt is Not providing any shipping labels. The responsibility for purchasing and generating the shipping label, as well as physically packing the item, rests with the artist.
Tracking Information:
As the Artist is responsible for packing and shipment, he/she will be the one to enter the tracking information and provide any proof that the order was sent to the buyer.
