FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions by Art Lovers

Frequently Asked Questions by Artists

Frequently Asked Questions by Art Lovers

Q. If I see artwork that interests me on the ARTWORK ON VIEW website, how can I find out more about other artwork by the same artist?
A. The AOV website provides you with current information on exhibits of each participating artist so that you can visit their exhibits in the area in which you live or are vacationing. AOV also sets out all the information you need to contact the artist so that you can view additional artwork which may not otherwise be available to the public. You can plan an art viewing itinerary by using the AOV website to locate participating artists in a specific area. This is one of the unique features of AOV.
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Q. Are the works of art exhibited on the ARTWORK ON VIEW for sale?
A. The artworks presented on ARTWORK ON VIEW website typify the work of the specific artist and may include many works which are not, in fact, for sale. You should contact the artist directly to determine which works are or are not for sale.
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Q. How do I search for a specific artist or artwork in a particular medium on the ARTWORK ON VIEW website?
A. If you already know the artist's name, click on “Artist Directory” on the Homepage and an alphabetical listing of participating artists will appear. You can then select the artist in whom you are interested and view his or her work at your leisure. The thumbnail depictions on the "Artist Profile" page will help you determine whether you are interested in meeting the artist and seeing his/her additional work. If you are interested in work in a particular medium, finding that artwork is equally easy. Simply click on the "Artist Directory" on the Homepage, choose Media as your search criterium and choose the specific medium from the drop down menu. You can then select the specific artist whose work in that medium particularly interests you for further viewing. The geographic location of all participating artist is provided.
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Q. How does the ARTWORK ON VIEW website differ from commercial art galleries and commercial websites which sell artwork?
A. AOV does not sell artwork, does not participate in art sales and does not receive any portion of the sales price when one of its participating artists sells his or her artwork to an AOV website user. Unlike commercial online art galleries AOV displays art works which, while typifying the work of the artists, may not be available for sale.
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Q. I am interested in viewing the artwork of a specific AOV artist. How best can I navigate the website to do this?
A. There are four convenient ways to locate and view additional artwork by a specific artist of interest. First, click on the artwork that interest you on the Homepage slideshow. The “Artist Profile” page will open and exhibit additional works by the artist. Second, on the “Artist Profile” page click on the link to the artist’s website where additional art work is displayed. Third, on the “Artist Profile” page click on the artist’s e-mail address and contact the artist directly to arrange a meeting to view further examples of his/her artwork. Finally, on the AOV home page, click on the “Current Art Show" directory and seek out any current shows of the works of the artist who interests you.
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Q. I would like to suggest additional artists who might be appropriate for participation in the ARTWORK ON VIEW program. How do I supply you with this information?
A. AOV welcomes your interest. Please click here to fill out RECOMMENDATIONS OF VISUAL ARTISTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTWORK ON VIEW ® PROGRAM
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Q. How can meeting the artist enhance my appreciation of artwork?
A. When you meet creative visual artists they prove to be just like the rest of us, only more creative, more inventive. Their understanding and perception of the world around us, their personalities, strengths and weaknesses can only give you insight into their work and enrich your appreciation of the art community.
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Q. Does ARTWORK ON VIEW have any art education function above and beyond the education associated with members of the public meeting and communicating with contemporary visual artists?
A. Yes, an important one. A major problem of communication between the visual arts community and members of the public is the often pedantic language of art critics which discourages the public from learning more about the visual arts. To deal with this problem AOV is planning art education video clips which will appear on the website and provide information on art subjects. These video clips are aimed at providing information on the web vis-à-vis the visual arts in inviting, encouraging and unthreatening language.
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Frequently Asked Questions by Artists

Q. What are the advantages of exhibiting my artwork on the ARTWORK ON VIEW website?
A. The AOV website, which features educational presentations on varying aspects of today’s visual arts, exhibits your work and announces your current shows to an enormous number of website users. The website is aggressively promoted and is covered by all major search engines so that your work receives broader exposure than is possible with individual websites. Yet, unlike commercial online galleries, AOV charges no commission on any purchases by an AOV website user who was lead to contact you by the website.
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Q. How can I apply to exhibit my artwork on the ARTWORK ON VIEW website?
A. The AOV Artist application form is accessible on the website. It is been specifically streamlined to make application easy for visual artists. Click on the "Sign Up" navigation key at the top of the Homepage.
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Q. What does AOV charge to exhibit my artwork on its website and how is this fee used?
A. AOV charges $60.00 per year. This amount is paid through Pay Pal. Your payment does not cover operational costs, the cost of exhibiting your artwork, maintaining current announcements of your exhibitions, promoting the website and providing educational art programs. The balance of AOV’s costs and expenses are covered by voluntary contributions and grants. 100% of all donations received by AOV are used to pay AOV’s out-of-pocket expenses. No one at AOV is salaried; all work is performed by volunteers.
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Q. What are my continuing obligations when AOV exhibits my artwork?
A. None. You pay a minimum annual fee to partially offset AOV’s expenses; there are no hidden charges.
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Q. My artwork is already exhibited on a commercial website. Can my artwork be additionally shown on the AOV website?
A. Yes, unless your agreement with the commercial website explicitly prohibits you from showing on another art website such as AOV or indicates that the commercial website is your exclusive representative as an artist.
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Q. I maintain my own website to promote my work. How will exhibition on the AOV website help me?
A. The AOV website has a much greater frequency of use than individual artist’s websites which customarily experience less than five visitors each day. Consequently, your visibility as a serious artist will be immeasurably enhanced and your artwork, if accepted by AOV, will be exposed to a much larger audience than is possible on your own website. Additionally, the AOV website will link to your website further increasing your artwork’s exposure to the public.
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