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Frequently Asked Questions
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what is The Artist Index?
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THE ARTIST INDEX (TAI)
is an internet resource that supports
the visual arts of Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina by promoting its artists and the galleries that represent
them to people interested in original art.
To accomplish this, The Artist Index features a collection of directories designed to connect art lovers with
artists and gallery websites. Chief among them is The Fine Artist Directory. |
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THE FINE ARTIST DIRECTORY
provides links to artist websites
and/or to other pages on TAI on which
these artists are featured.
Currently this directory is made up of the following sections: |
- The Artists by Name Directory
This is a FREE listing
for any artist who is 18+ years old, who resides in the counties of Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, and who owns his/her own website.
A Request To Be Listed form is available here.
*see BASIC LISTING
The next three directories are modestly priced listings that individual artists can tailor to augment their marketing needs.
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The Artists by Locale Directory
Some artists prefer to be identified with a specific locale. Some collectors like to see what a particular area has to offer. Locale groupings are added/deleted as needed.
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The Artists by Medium Directory
Many artists create works in a number of different media. This gallery may be used by the artist either to show their strong suits or to expand public awareness of their artistic range.
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The Artists by Genre Directory
Many people collect particular subjects or genres. This directory helps people connect to their subject of interest.
A Request To Be Listed form is available here.
*see EXPANDED LISTINGS
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THE NON-PROFIT GALLERY DIRECTORY
This is a FREE listing
by county for any 501(c)3 gallery that is located in the counties of Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, that exhibits visual art, and that has a website. |
A Request To Be Listed form is available here.
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Fine
Artists...
who are 18+ years old, have their own website and are located within Upstate
South Carolina or Western North Carolina as defined by the chart below.
Non-Profit
Art Galleries...
which are located within Western North Carolina or Upstate South Carolina.
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THE NON-PROFIT GALLERY DIRECTORY
This is a FREE listing
by county for any 501(c)3 gallery that is located in the counties of Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, that exhibits visual art, and that has a website.
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Counties
Served...
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Upstate
South Carolina |
Western
North Carolina |
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Abbeville |
Alexander |
Henderson |
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Anderson |
Alleghany |
Jackson |
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Cherokee |
Ashe |
Macon |
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Greenville |
Avery |
Madison |
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Greenwood |
Buncombe |
McDowell |
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Laurens |
Burke |
Mitchell |
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Oconee |
Caldwell |
Polk |
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Pickens |
Catawba |
Rutherford |
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Spartanburg |
Cleveland |
Swain |
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Union |
Cherokee |
Transylvania |
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Clay |
Watauga |
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Graham |
Wilkes |
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Haywood |
Yancey |
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what if I already have a web presence?
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There are 3 ways to be listed in
The Artist Index Directory.
1 - get a BASIC Listing for FREE
Click on the Request To Be Listed form here
2 - EXPAND your Basic Listing to complement your marketing goals
Click on the Request To Be Listed form here
3 - use other TAI SERVICES
Click on one of the following 3 tabs
to find out more.
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1 - get a BASIC Listing for FREE
ARTISTS BY NAME Directory
This is a FREE listing
for any artist who is 18+ years old, who resides in the counties of Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, and who has a website or webpage dedicated to their artwork.
If your work is already on the web, please request a FREE listing in the ARTIST BY NAME Directory.
Click on the Request To Be Listed form here and
fill out STEPS 1, 2a & 5.
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EXPAND YOUR LISTING
If you already have a FREE listing and would like to EXPAND it to be included in the LOCALE, MEDIA and GENRE Directories...
click on the same Request To Be Listed form above and
fill out STEPS 1, 2b, 3, 4 & 5.
If you would like to find out more about HOW to EXPAND your listing, click on the
EXPAND your Basic Listing to complement your marketing goals
tab below. A new section will fly open showing how these features work.
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2 - EXPAND your Basic Listing to complement your marketing goals
In addition to the FREE Basic Listing (described above), you can also be listed in the LOCALE, MEDIUM, and GENRE Directories. The following graphics will familiarize you with these directories.
- ARTISTS BY LOCALE
- ARTISTS BY MEDIUM
- ARTISTS BY
GENRE
- DETAILS
& request form
ARTISTS BY LOCALE Directory
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Click on the LOCALE icon.
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Then click on a place name.When the place name expands,
click on an artist's name.
- The artist's website will pop up in a new window.
TRY IT
ARTISTS BY MEDIUM Directory
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Click on the MEDIUM icon.
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Click on a medium category.
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When the medium category expands, click on an artist's name.
The artist's website will pop up in a new window.
TRY IT
ARTISTS BY GENRE Directory
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click on the GENRE icon,
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click on a a genre category,
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when the the genre page appears (example below), click on an artist's name. The artist's website will pop up in a new window.
TRY IT
subscription details
EXPANDED LISTING - $20 per year - this includes:
- 1 listing in the ARTISTS BY NAME Directory (FREE BASIC LISTING)
- PLUS: 1 LOCALE Directory listing
- PLUS: 3 additional listings (any combo of MEDIUM & GENRE)
- PLUS: inclusion in conventional & internet promotion
- current social media used: Facebook & Twitter
- under development: blogs & other social media outlets
ADDITIONAL LISTINGS:
You can further tailor your directory listings to complement your marketing needs with additional categories for
$5 extra per category.
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major credit cards accepted through PayPal
A Request To Be Listed form is available here.
3 - use other TAI SERVICES
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FEATURED ARTISTS
Featured Artists links are part of the promotional package offered to upper
tier TAI services. Artists who maintain
TAI portfolios, use TAI design or maintenance services on their personal websites, or who purchase
SEO Promotional Pages are listed as featured artists. |
To Request Information click here.
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what if I DO NOT have a website?
In today's internet oriented culture, it is very important for artists to maintain an online presence.
If you do not currently have a website or digital portfolio, you have a number of options.
do it all yourself
There are a number of companies that advertise free or cheap websites ...many are specifically for artists.
Before you hit the search engines, take a moment and familiarize yourself with some of the advantages and disadvantages of free sites
(list is courtesy of Light Space & Time)
The Advantages
- The website is free to set-up.
- The web hosting is free.
- Easy to set-up and load art to.
- Able to market from that platform to social media.
- The web host promotes their site to attract visitors.
The Disadvantages
- Part of a community of other artists.
- Difficult to find your website/art portfolio.
- The art is commingled with ads and other artist’s art.
- In most cases Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is not possible.
- Being free usually means that there are limitations on design and size.
Once you have your site up and running, PLEASE contact The Artist Index so we can list you in the FREE Directory.
do some of it yourself
Adding and changing the content of your site is very important. It gives viewers a reason to come back and it improves your site's status in the search engine rankings.
By using a Content Management System (CMS), a designer can create a site for you so that you can maintain it yourself.
Periodically, you can have the designer tweak or freshen up the site for you.
Joomla, Droopl, Tumblr, Behance, and WordPress are a few examples of CMSs.
Once you have your site up and running, PLEASE contact The Artist Index so we can list you in the FREE Directory.
get a Featured Artist Portfolio
If you're not sure exactly where you want to go with a website, but want to get the ball rolling, you may be interested in a Featured Artist Portfolio.
Although simple, it immediately gives you a web presence that is fully linked in to The Fine Artist Directory and optimized for your search engine audience. Included in the package is the equivalent of an EXPANDED Listing in The Fine Artist Directory.
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1 listing in the ARTISTS BY NAME Directory (FREE BASIC LISTING)
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PLUS: 1 LOCALE Directory listing
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PLUS: 3 additional listings (any combo of MEDIUM & GENRE)
- PLUS: inclusion in conventional & internet promotion
- current social media used: Facebook & Twitter
- under development: blogs & other social media outlets
get a Custom Designed Website
Let us work with you to create the site that fits your needs and budget.
To Request Information click here.
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How does the TAI Navigation System work?
Because The Artist Index (TAI) is a directory, many of the links it contains lead to sites and pages outside of theartistindex.com. These sights do not share a common navigation system with TAI. In fact, they are not even required to be linked to it.
For this reason ALL external sites ALWAYS open in a new page. Besides ensuring that a viewer is able to return to TAI quickly, this has the added advantage of allowing the viewer to have multiple pages open at once if they'd like to compare artists.
Following are TAI's navigation symbols and what they do:
HINT: Should you forget what a Navigation button does, place the cursor over the button. After about 2 seconds a tool tip should pop up.
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