Artsy Purchase Support (2024)

FAQs

How do I contact Artsy support? ›

For general questions and feedback, please visit our Help Center or contact [email protected].

Artsy's “Make offer” feature empowers you to negotiate discounts on our most in-demand artworks. With upfront shipping information, secure payment through Artsy, and fast seller responses, “Make offer” is the easiest way to negotiate price with a gallery.

Artsy is the safest place to buy the art you love. Every purchase made exclusively with Artsy's secure checkout benefits from our full suite of buyer protections.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. If the original packaging is unavailable, you will be required to source suitable packaging. You'll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

Carter Cleveland, the son of an art historian, founded Artsy during his senior year at Princeton University and worked on the site from his dorm room. Cleveland's goal was for the site to serve as a place where users could discover art online.

You can contact us via email [email protected] or by completing the contact form below.

Artsy also follows a typical profit-based model in terms of its pricing. Artists can get set up for free, but after that they pay a monthly fee of $425 for the privilege of being represented on the platform. What's more, Artsy collects a 10% commission on each sale made through the platform.

With our global reach and art market expertise, our specialists will find the right buyer for your work. With lower fees than traditional auction houses and dealers, you take home more of the final sale price. Our team has a wealth of experience in the secondary art market.

Artsy has created the world's largest two-sided art marketplace, offering more than 1 million works by 100,000 artists from 4,000 leading galleries, fairs, auction houses, and institutions across 190 countries.

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How much money does Artsy make? ›

Large Revenue and Funding With revenues ranging between $50M to $100M and receiving $50M in funding, Artsy has financial stability. This presents an opportunity for sales reps to engage with high-value clients looking for reliable and well-funded partners in the art market.

Across the globe, 3 million+ art enthusiasts use Artsy to discover and buy art with confidence and ease.

If you want to return unwanted items to a bricks and mortar shop, they can refuse, as under consumer law you're not legally entitled to a refund. However many stores, typically the larger chains, do have generous goodwill returns policies, typically around 28 days, (but may be longer).

Contact Artsy Customer Experience

If you require urgent assistance, our dedicated Partner Support team is available via phone Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm EST +1 (800) 718-4149 or on Live Chat within your CMS Monday to Saturday.

To cancel your order, please contact our Orders team at [email protected] stating your reasons. Note: Artsy's 24-hour cancellation policy applies to offers and orders made via our Buy Now and Make an Offer purchase options only. It does not apply to bids placed at auction.

Expose yourself to different elements

Take a break from your typical routine of hands on the keyboard, eyes on the screen, and refuel your artistic side: doodle on a chalkboard, take photos, paint something, go for a long walk. Just step away from your computer.

Try official contact

If your favorite artists have left any e-mails, phone numbers, or P.O. boxes for contact on their website or social media profile, that's your chance to get in touch. Proceed as usual – craft an interesting message or proposal, send it over, and hope for the best!