Artist Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I set up an account to sell my work?
To sell art through Modern Mural, you will receive a personal FTP account. We will be contacting you with the correct username and password.
2. How will I get paid?
As uploaded art gets ordered through the website, the commissions are listed in your account. Modern Mural issues payments to Artist Partners on a monthly basis for commissions over $20 USD. Payment options are through a PayPal account (your email address) or with a paper check which will be sent to the address you used to register the account for a $5 USD fee.
3. What kinds of images will sell best on MM?
Our focus is primarily on creating modern living spaces through wall decor. Although we don't want to limit your creativity, art focused around pop culture, abstract concepts, and brilliant colors seem to sell better than stock photos that would normally be used for advertising purposes.
4. What size image files should I upload?
Since our products are generally oversized prints, there is a rule of thumb: the bigger the better! The maximum file size per image is 50 MB.
5. Which image formats does MM accept?
We currently accept JPEG, TIFF, and EPS.
6. How do I edit my images?
We are currently working on a portfolio area of the site that will allow you to manage you account. Until then, just contact me, Juliane, (jroller@modernmural.com) and I will be able to help you with changes.
7. How can I tell if my image has been purchased?
Upon each image sale an email will be sent to you.
8. Do you accept illustrations and paintings?
If you can send it to us electronically we'll consider it!
9. Why did my images get refused?
Image approval is based on our quality standards, appropriate image size and content. Modern Mural
reserves the right to remove any image even after its approval if it is in discordance with the above qualifications.
10. How long will it take after my images get approved to be able to sell?
Approval may take up to seven days. Once they are approved they will appear for public viewing and are available for purchase.
11. How many images can I upload in a single day?
Currently there is no limit.
12. Would I retain copyright/ownership of my images if I choose to sell through Modern Mural?
You retain copyright ownership to all images uploaded to the website. For the duration of your account you grant Modern Mural a non-exclusive royalty free license to use the intellectual property in your images for the purpose of allowing us to carry out the order process.
13. What factors play into the commission of the images?
The commissions are determined by the number of times your image is purchased through the website. You will receive a $20 USD commission each time your image is chosen for purchase with one of our designs.
14. Does MM sell on its own, or do you have agreements with third party distributors as well?
We currently sell printed images directly through our website. There are no third party distributors.
15. Is Modern Mural a small part of a larger stock photo company?
Nope - we're a small business that's interested in modern art and relationships with our partners!
16. How do I sign up?
Simply send an email to director@modernmural.com and we'll start from there!
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