WELCOME TO THE WORLD ARTIST DIRECTORY'S REGISTRY SERVICE
The Net's Source for Accomplished Artists Worldwide. Since 1994.

New Artist Application Instructions

The World Artist Directory is one of the internets oldest, prestigious and most searched artist directories in the world. Selected by IBM for Innoventions, Epcot Center and Rand McNally Artist Initiative. Our publications span subscription based local, national and international newsletters and magazines; Internet based art and artist publications for the professional community; syndicated art news networks, career resources for art schools and universities, and other artist advocacy services.

ELIGIBILITY

Reach a readership of more than 3.7 million North American and International patrons 'daily'.  Please review the following information prior to application, when completed please submit your listing below under the 'Application' heading.

To qualify for inclusion, the listed web site must be devoted exclusively to an individual artist, and that the work exhibited possess an accomplished quality of technique and expression.

BENEFITS OF LISTING

As an accepted artist, you gain immediate access to our worldwide internet and syndicated news viewers, as well as to our newsletters and magazine subscribers. This readership includes:

• Patrons of the Arts
• Fine Art Galleries
• Artist Representatives and Agents
• Art Museums
• Art Associations & Societies
• Private & Public Agencies
• Foundations and other Grantmaking Organizations
• Professional artists across all media
• Art students and teachers.
• Art Colleges & Universities Career Centers
• Art Market Professionals

Accepted Artists Receive:

	1.	World Artist Directory Listing:
		Listing on one of the internets oldest and most visited source for locating artists worldwide. A Portfolio account with three images within each listing. Full editing and updating (add, delete, edit images and portfolios) capabilities. Blind respondent contact forms, Portfolio visitor stats, bookmarking, and more.
	2.	Artist Press and Promotion Services:
		Access up to 114 million views a month. Publication of qualified artist news and distribution across the Access Arts® Network: ArtDeadline.Com World Art Views' Gallery & Museum News Service Art Bulletins' art and artist news service 1000's of private and public art websites and many more
	3.	Newsletters and Magazines:
		Your listing will appear in our print publications "New Resources and Art Linkages" section, and delivered to 1000's of professional artists, private/public art organizations, art universities, reps, other art market professionals, and course art patrons, around the world.
	4.	Print Publication and Profiles Awards:
		Listed artists immediately become eligible for publication opportunities. Selected artists will have his or her work on the cover of upcoming issues of our paper magazines and newsletters, plus a bio within the publication. These newsletters and magazines are considered the premier art market source for income and exhibition news, representing some of the most important art institutions in the world. In addition, four artists are selected for inside image and quarter page bio write-ups on a quarterly basis. If you are selected you will be contacted prior to publication.
	5.	Free Access to the Art Critique Gallery and Forums:
		Post your art for critical review or comment on artist works. The Real-time Art Critique Gallery is believed to be the first of it's kind on the net and due to it's unique foundation and guidelines is inhabited by serious and accomplished artists. Have your work critiqued by the best.
	6.	Free Image Hosting Services:
		Advanced Image Hosting Service - One year free subscription provided by Visualvia.com:  Receive 50mb Disk Space; Unlimited Bandwidth; Create Image Portfolios; Create 360 Spins; Create Slide Shows; Create Auction Galleries. This service is in addition, and does not affect the non-expiring portfolio listing.
	7.	Free and Discounted Products and Services:
		Plus free and special discounts on art products and services. Also receive 25% discount on Annual Subscription to ArtDeadline.Com, the art world's source for income and exhibition opportunities
	8.	Courtesy Search Engine Submissions:
		If you so elect, we can submit your personal online gallery/homepage to over 40 of the most important Search Engines and Directories. ** Please note that this option is automated and will use your sites meta-tag site title and site description details for submission. If you would like us to perform this service please email us your name and homepage URL following listing of your World Artist Directory portfolio. (Contact email address will be given to you following application).

Select Level of Entry:

1. New Artist Listing w/Portfolio: One-time application fee: $6.95 (Enroll Here)
2. Current ArtDeadline.Com Subscriber: Listing w/Portfolio is free (Enroll Here)

* Please note that the fee of $6.95 is a review processing fee, thus it is non-refundable even if your art is not accepted or deleted due to a violation of terms.

RECIPROCAL MENTION IS REQUIRED

It is also a prerequisite for continued placement that you mention the directory and/or place the following logo on your web site (if you have a web site). This is an important element and contributes to you and your fellow artists community exposure.

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Please link your selected image to: http://WorldArtistDirectory.com

Copy now, or return to this page following listing to retrieve the image for placement on your site. Your site will be reviewed and if we are unable to locate a reciprocal mention your listing may be removed without notice.

MISC & TERMS OF USE INFORMATION

Attention artists applying to the Registry, please read the guidelines below as acceptance to the registry is dependent on meeting some of these standards. In addition, following such practices will increase your viewers.

• Please remember that this is a serious Registry and not a service designed to advertise an individual piece of art. This service is designed to provide patrons and/or professionals a resource in locating portfolio's of interest and/or artists for commissioned work. People will go to your web site based on the narrative about you, your art, and your sample given. Posts with the sole purpose of advertising an individual piece will be deleted.
• Be complete. Your listing should be as self-contained as possible, as viewers will decide on further enquiry based on the information you include about yourself.
• One Application, One Listing. This service is for individual artists, gallery listings are not accepted. However, it is permissible to list yourself if you are a member of an online Gallery as long as the listing does not refer to such and the URL you provide directs people directly to your individual page within the Gallery. You can always replace your posting at anytime with other images etc, but there should never be more than two available for review at one time.
• Regarding Exhibition History and Awards. If you do not have an exhibition history, or have not received awards, please state such. Your listing will not be accepted unless all information is accurately provided. Otherwise, please include a representative list of exhibitions and awards, up to 2 of your most recent or significant should suffice. A yes or no response will not be accepted. Your listing will not be accepted if it simply directs individuals to read about your exhibition history, education and/or awards on your website.
• Provide an image that best represents your versatility. Listings without images will likely be ignored by viewers of the Registry.
• About your Artist Statement. Do not list your website address in the body of your listing as it is included automatically in the side panel of your post. Your artist statement should be about you and your art. Avoid sale pitches, as viewers of the registry will likely avoid such listings.
• Education. Please include art related education or experiences. If you are self-taught, simply say that you are self-taught.

Neither World Artist Directory nor any providers of information make any warranties, express or implied, as to results to be obtained from use of such information, and make no express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use. Neither World Artist Directory nor any of providers of information shall have any liability for the accuracy of the information contained in the service, or the contents of any advertisements, or for assertions or omissions therein. No party shall be liable to any other party or any third-party for third-party claims or losses of any nature, including, but not limited to, lost profits, punitive or consequential damages. World Artist Directory reserves the right to remove any listings or any advertisements for any reason. In no case shall World Artist Directory be liable for any costs or events that occur beyond its control including, but not limited to, network outages, Internet connectivity problems and client side browser issues.

The following disclaimer and terms of use apply generally to all postings to the World Artist Directory site It is hereby also understood that any person posting to World Artist Directory will have been presented with this disclaimer and terms of use prior to doing so and, as such, be subject to its terms as indicated below.

CONDITIONS OF USE

You are entirely responsible and liable for all postings to World Artist Directory. Listed below are some, though not all, violations which may result in World Artist Directory deleting your postings. You agree not to do any of the following requests while posting a listing to World Artist Directory.

• harass, threaten, embarrass or slander any person or entity;
• transmit via World Artist Directory any information, data, text, files, links, software, chat, communication or other materials ("Content") that World Artist Directory considers to be unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable;
• impersonate in World Artist Directory any business or person, living or dead, famous or not;
• intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable local, state, national or international law, including but not limited to any regulations having the force of law while using or accessing World Artist Directory or in connection with your use of World Artist Directory in any manner.

You agree that you will not upload or transmit any Content to World Artist Directory that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights ("Rights") of any party. By submitting Content to World Artist Directory you automatically grant -- or warrant that the owner of such Content has expressly granted -- World Artist Directory the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform and display such Content (in whole or part) worldwide and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed for the full term of any Rights that may exist in such Content.

CONTENT

You must evaluate, and bear the risk associated with, the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Content. World Artist Directory shall not be responsible for any Content. World Artist Directory does not prescreen or monitor all Content as a matter of policy, but World Artist Directory shall have the right, but not the responsibility, to remove Content which is deemed in sole discretion harmful, offensive, or otherwise in violation of this Agreement or any rules World Artist Directory has in place at the time. World Artist Directory may elect at its sole discretion to monitor some, all, or no areas of World Artist Directory for adherence to this Agreement or rules.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

You expressly agree that use of World Artist Directory is at your own risk. World Artist Directory shall not be responsible to you for any content found on World Artist Directory . World Artist Directory expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement. World Artist Directory makes no warranty that World Artist Directory will be timely, secure, error free, or meet your requirements; nor does World Artist Directory make any warranty as to the results that may be obtained from the use of World Artist Directory or as to the accuracy or reliability of any information obtained through World Artist Directory. No advice or information, whether oral or written obtained by you from World Artist Directory shall create a warranty not expressly made herein. You understand and agree that any content downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of World Artist Directory is done at your own discretion and risk and that you will be solely responsible for any damages to your computer or loss of data that results in the downloads of such content. To the full extent permissible under the applicable law, World Artist Directory shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use World Artist Directory or for the cost of procurement of substitute goods and services resulting from any goods or services purchased or obtained through your use of the World Artist Directory system.