Discovering Art
Payment, Delivery, Returns, & Damage
It’s easy to find, navigate, and share art on our platform as a guest, but creating a profile will provide you with these additional features:
There are a variety of ways such as simply sharing your location and seeing what’s around you. Our feeds include the categories “You May Like,” “Close By,” and “Spotlight” which are always updating and delivering new content. You can also activate the filter under Collection that includes our unique Art by Emotion, or from the pull-down Navigator in the app. Simply type and search for something too.
An integral part of the experience, both push-notifications and your location are used to provide you with a completely personalized experience that occurs in real time in relation to where you are. Push-notification messages can include information regarding events, galleries, and their artists. By using your location, you can discover art right around the corner.
Yes. Every gallery and then every piece of art go through a review process by our specialists.
Yes. Our offerings are all signed, authentic works. Each gallery also provides a signed document containing reference information about the artist and artwork.
Our inventory is housed all over the world, so we are not always able to accommodate viewing sessions prior to purchase. Each case is different, but please contact us at [email protected] to perhaps arrange a viewing. You can also use our ArtBisualizer feature in our app to see how work will appear in a certain space.
If it’s listed on our site, it should be available. Each gallery lists their own inventory. If a piece should not be available, it should be quickly updated although we cannot always guarantee availability.
Our platform currently accepts various credit and debit cards for payment from domestic and international credit merchants. This includes American Express, VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and others. Please contact us at [email protected] about paying by wire or electronic transfer.
ArtBCo estimates shipping and insurance costs, however final costs including taxes, duties, and other fees vary on a case-by-case basis and need to be confirmed by the provider gallery selling or leasing the artwork.
Provider galleries should contact you with shipping information such as a tracking number and any inquiries should be directed to them. We are always happy to assist in anything you might need.
Please refer to the provider gallery’s return policy for details. ArtBCo is committed to supporting our clients and will assess each situation on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
Upon immediate receipt of the damaged artwork, take photos of the damaged area(s) and report the matter to the provider gallery and ArtBCo at [email protected]
Lease directly from our app or website. You specify the lease terms (with a minimum of 3 months not exceeding 6 months).
Yes. You must apply within 15 days prior to its end for an additional 3 to 6 months at the sole discretion of the provider gallery.
A 2% fee of the value of the artwork is assessed per week up to 6 weeks, after which point a gallery may opt to transfer the rights of ownership and charge you the complete value of the art established at the time the lease period began, minus the balance of lease fees paid.
If you decide to eventually purchase it, 100% of your paid lease fees are applied toward the total purchase price.
Yes. Both shipping to and from are paid before the lease begins. When the lease ends, please follow the instructions provided by the gallery.
Should you choose to purchase the artwork, we will credit your account for the return shipment.
Yes. We can provide tailor-made custom programs that can match the specific needs of clients. This also includes custom curation and rotating exhibitions, which can be combined with contextual marketing. Contact us at [email protected] to enquire further.
Currently, our leasing program is available only to clients in the same country as the provider gallery. We will be expanding our leasing program across borders in the near future.
The lessee is responsible for maintaining the condition of artwork and returning it in the original condition it was received. If an artwork is damaged, the lessee is responsible for the repair or replacement value of the artwork. Provider galleries may offer insurance to our clients depending on existing policies.
Joining ArtBCo
Using ArtBCo
Please refer to the For Galleries page for information on our unique features.
ArtBCo offers an international presence with individual and corporate clients looking for a destination for curated art from a network of esteemed galleries. Our reach is from emerging to seasoned collectors across the globe, while our corporate clients range from the areas of hospitality to financial services and beyond.
There is no cost to become a member gallery. ArtBCo is completely free to join and to use. We only charge commissions that range from 2-10% of the artwork value for transactions made through the platform. Refer to the For Galleries page for more information and contact [email protected] for additional details.
Please refer to the bottom of the For Galleries page for the simple form to apply.
Members can manage their inventories via a dashboard including uploading images, updating artwork information, enabling artwork available for purchase or lease, renewing leases, responding to inquiries, etc. Easily make any changes. Content Management System (CMS) or a “mini-site” is a gallery-specific website, similar to an e-store.
Our gallery relations team and regional ambassadors are here to assist you every step of the way. For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]
Yes. If your gallery has an agreement with an insurance and shipping carrier you may use them. For any questions, please contact [email protected]
Our platform currently accepts various credit and debit cards for payment from domestic and international credit merchants. This includes American Express, VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and others. Please contact us at [email protected] about paying by wire or electronic transfer.
ArtBCo estimates shipping and insurance costs, however final costs including taxes, duties, and other fees vary on a case-by-case basis and need to be confirmed by the provider gallery selling or leasing the artwork.
Provider galleries should contact you with shipping information such as a tracking number and any inquiries should be directed to them. We are always happy to assist in anything you might need.