As an addition to the shows the Guild offers each year, the online store is an opportunity for you to sell your art to the public. The store is “open” 24/7, allowing you to reach customers you might not otherwise.  Customers can locate the store via the Guild website and by clicking on links included in social media posts.

 

Artwork is cross-listed by medium and artist’s name. This gives customers several ways to discover your art. They can look for you specifically by name, or find you by browsing through media of their interest.

 

Once a customer decides to purchase a piece, they follow the simple online checkout process.  

 

IMPORTANT: At this time, there is no option for shipping through the store. Sales are for pickup only. Arrangements for pickup will be handled between the artist and buyer, and can be done at Davidsonville Family Recreation Center or another location of your choosing.

 

The Guild takes 15% of the sale (same as in our regular art shows). The Guild will handle all sales tax.

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You must be a current member in the guild and have your dues paid up for the current year.

 

1. Complete the ONLINE APPLICATION* using the link here. 

2. Submit photos of your artwork via email to mcagstore24@gmail.com on the same day you submit your application. 

• All photos must be in a JPEG format​ 

• You may submit up to 5 images per item. Due to possible restrictions on file attachment size, we recommend that you send separate emails for each item if you have multiple photos for that item.

• Photos must be dimensionally square. Please edit them before you send them. If you take photos with your smart phone there is a setting for square photos. 

• Rename your photo files before you send them using this format: YourMCAGTagID_TItle_1  The number at the end designates the order of photos for each piece of artwork. Photo #1 will be the initial photo customers see when they browse through the store. When they click on your initial photo, they will get all the details of the piece and seed the other photos.

            Example:

            DENN_Beehive_1 - This is the initial photo of Mike's Bee Hive Pendant

            DENN_Beehive_2 - This is a photo of the pendant worn by a model (to give proportions to the piece)

            DENN_Beehive_3 - This is a photo of the pendant in a gift box

• The quality of your photos is important. We cannot emphasize this enough! If you are struggling to take good photos, reach out to Chrissie Hines through mcagstore24@gmail.com and she will try to connect you with one of the great photographers who are also Guild members.

 3.   If you are new to the online store, please send a headshot and a short bio or artist's statement to let customers know        who you are. (Please keep the bio/statement under 50 words.)

 4.  Remember that people are working with limited information so you need to provide as much detail as you can through       your photos and text description. For example, make sure you include a good shot of the piece displayed in context           (e.g., staged on a wall, bookcase, or other natural place) to give some proportional perspective and help the buyer               visualize what it might look like in their home. Photos of you working on it are also effective. 

 

​*The online application will ask for the following information:

• Your Name

• Your Address

• Your Phone Number

• Details about each piece, including Title, Medium, Size, Price and a short description of the piece. Include any interesting information you can to describe your work. People want to hear about materials and process.

• Quantity available for each piece.

• Care: This applies to 3D work. What special care or information should the customer be aware of? (E.g., food safe, special washing or care instructions, etc.)

• Your website or social media link, if you have them.​​

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Please allow 3-4 weeks for your items to be posted in the store.

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IMPORTANT: You need to hold out your listed items from your other sales inventory. Once a customer purchases an item, we are obligated to get it to them.

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• You will receive an email from the store manager or the Treasurer to notify you of the sale. This will include the customer’s name and contact information. Contact the customer and arrange for pickup. This can be at Davidsonville Family Recreation Center or at another place of your choosing. 

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• Delivery MUST be made in a timely manner.

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• Notify MCAG Treasurer after delivery is completed. 

 

• The Treasurer will issue you a check for the sale(s).  Checks are issued once a month or more frequently at the Treasurer’s discretion.

 

• Notify the store manager, Chrissie Hines, via email to mcagstore24@gmail.com if the item becomes unavailable or is sold in a different venue.

 

• Share the link to the store with your family, friends, and other contacts, and on your social media.

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