Your Artwork Archive Public Profile is a powerful tool for showcasing your work or collection to a global audience. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up, customizing, and sharing your Public Profile for maximum exposure.
Types of Profiles
Artwork Archive offers various ways to showcase your art or collection:
Public Profile: Share your work or collection with everyone.
Password Protected Public Profile: Share with a select audience.
Embedding Your Public Profile: Integrate your Artwork Archive portfolio directly into your existing website.
Private Rooms: Share specific pieces with a chosen network (available on Artist Professional & Master, Collector Plus & Premier, and all Organization accounts).
Privacy Note: By default, all your information in Artwork Archive is completely private. The Public Profile option allows you to share selected pieces while keeping the rest protected.
✅ Setting Up Your Public Profile
Activate Your Public Profile
Click My Profile on the left-side menu.
Navigate to the Public Settings tab and click "Make My Profile Public."
Optionally, password protect your profile for private editing.
Preview Your Public Profile
Click View Profile located either under My Profile on the left-hand menu or at the top right of your screen.
*Note: To preview your Public Profile while keeping it private, you can add a password to protect it from public access.
✅ Customizing Your Public Profile
Add Profile Information
Use the top tabs to add or edit information:
Profile Info: Upload profile image, logo, contact information, and social links.
*Note: Use full URLs for social media links and not just usernames (e.g., www.instagram.com/YourProfile)
About: Add biography, artist/collector statement, short bio, and resume/CV link.
Public Settings: Choose data to share (prices, status, etc.).
Public Pieces: Select artworks or collection items to make public.
You can filter, make all public, or select the button to the right of each piece to make it public individually.
To display Collections, set each to Public and select Show Collections under Public Settings.
My Posts: Add content for your newsfeed or blog.
Integrations: Find Universal Embed Codes for existing website integration.
Change the Layout of Artworks
Choose between Tile View and Grid View:
Navigate to My Profile on the left-hand menu.
Select Public Settings at the top.
Scroll down to Data Settings.
Select Grid View Layout or leave deselected for Tile View.
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Customize Your Public Profile URL
Your profile must be set to public before you can change the URL. There are two ways to access and manage your URL:
In the Public Settings tab:
Copy the URL displayed at the top of the page.
To change your URL, scroll down and click Change Public URL
In the Account page:
Click on the Account page.
Scroll to URL Username section.
Click Customize URL Username and save.
Set Your Default Public Profile Landing Page
Choose the initial page visitors see when they access your Public Profile.
Navigate to My Profile
Choose the Public Settings tab
Ensure Make my profile public is selected
Scroll down to Public Page Options > Display Settings.
Choose your Default Landing Page
Portfolio
Collections (only ones made Public)
About page
Artists (For Collector & Organization Accounts Only)
Exhibitions (For Organization Accounts Only)
Custom Order Artworks
Click My Profile on the left-hand menu.
Go to the Public Settings tab at the top.
Scroll down to the Custom Ordering and Piece Sort Options.
From the Select Piece Order dropdown select Custom Order.
Click the Customize Ordering button below.
From here, you can either select the number in order for each piece or click the three bars to the right to drag and drop the pieces in the correct order.
The new artwork order will update automatically. To view the changes, click View Public Profile at the top of the screen.
Note for web embed users: However you order your artworks within your public profile or collections will automatically be mirrored on your embeds without any extra effort.
✅ Sharing Your Public Profile
Password Protect Your Public Profile
In Public Settings, check the box Password Protect your Public Page.
Enter a secure password and hit Save.
You can now share your profile with a select audience using this password.
Get Your Public Profile Link
In the Public Settings tab, locate your unique URL.
Copy this link to share your Public Profile directly.
Integrating Your Public Profile into Your Website
Use the Universal Embed Code to install your artwork or collection on any website.
Before you start:
Ensure that your Public Profile is public.
Set desired artwork/collections to public.
You will need to be able to edit the HTML of your website.
Find Your Universal Embed Code
Navigate to My Profile > Integrations tab
Copy the Universal Embed Code for your entire portfolio or specific collections/pages.
Paste the code into your website where you want your portfolio to appear.
Note: Every website is different. If you run into any issues, we recommend reaching out to your website provider for more detailed instructions.
Domain Forwarding
While Artwork Archive doesn't support custom domains, you can redirect your own domain to your Public Profile URL. Contact your domain host for specific instructions on how to set up this redirection. Make sure your profile is set to public before setting up domain forwarding to ensure successful redirection.
Instructions for popular domain platforms:
✅ Showcasing Your Public Profile on Discovery
In addition to sharing your Public Profile directly, Artwork Archive offers a platform called Discovery that can amplify your reach even further. Discovery showcases Public Profiles, increasing your exposure to potential buyers or audiences worldwide. The Discovery Homepage changes daily and the Featured Artist changes weekly. Here's what you need to know about leveraging this feature:
Access Discovery
Open a browser and go to www.artworkarchive.com/discovery.
Go to the main Artwork Archive landing page and click Discovery on the top bar.
If you are logged into your Artwork Archive account, click Resources > Discovery.
Optimizing Your Profile for Discovery
Use your full name
Add a professional profile picture
Write a compelling short bio
Include working social media links
Showcase high-quality images in your portfolio
Complete your About page with bio, artist statement, and CV
Use the News section for updates and events
Organize works into Collections
Requirements
Paid Artwork Archive subscription
Active Public Profile
At least four public pieces
Tips for Maximizing Your Public Profile's Impact
Share on Social Media: Post your Public Profile link on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Include in Your Email Signature: Add your Public Profile link to your email signature for easy sharing.
Keep it Updated: Regularly add new works and update your profile information.
Use High-Quality Images: Ensure all artwork photos are clear and professional.
Craft a Compelling Story: Use your bio to connect with viewers and collectors.
Leverage SEO: Include relevant keywords in your artwork titles and descriptions.
Promote Consistently: Regularly share your Public Profile link to increase visibility.
Troubleshooting
Profile Not Visible: Ensure the "Make Profile Public" setting is turned on
Artwork Not Showing: Check individual artwork privacy settings
Design Issues: Clear your browser cache or try a different browser