Terms for Artists
Thank you for sharing your work with us. We’re excited to get to know you better. The following terms apply to all artists who register with ArtSloth, as well as those who are selected for features and interviews. Whenever we feature or promote your art on the ArtSloth platform, your name will always be credited clearly, so readers can easily discover more of your practice.​
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A solid application goes beyond just sending images. Your artist statement, bio, and supporting details help us understand your practice and vision. To help you prepare, we’ve written an article with step-by-step advice on putting together a thoughtful submission. Check it out here before you apply if you would like to go the extra mile!
Last update: August 26, 2025
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For the Artist
At ArtSloth, we want to celebrate your creativity while keeping the process fair, transparent, and respectful of your rights. By submitting your work to be featured in our magazine, website, or social channels, you agree to the following terms. These terms may be revised occasionally. Please check this page periodically to ensure you are aware of the most current version.
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Editorial Guidelines​
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Grammatical edits may be made to your text (bio, statement, interview) for clarity and readability.
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High-quality images of your work will be featured, as selected by our curatorial team.
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Artwork images may be cropped or resized to fit the magazine layout, but your work will never be altered in content or meaning.
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Certain features or interviews may be scheduled for future issues if more suitable for your portfolio — we’ll keep you updated.
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Images may be sourced from your public social media profiles for your feature if additional visuals are required.
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ArtSloth reserves the right to refuse a feature or interview at our editorial discretion.
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Any responses that are discriminatory, offensive, or harmful will not be published.
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Consent​
By submitting to ArtSloth, you grant us the following:
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Publication Rights: Non-exclusive, royalty-free consent to publish your name, biography, statement, interview, and artworks in the ArtSloth magazine (digital issues), website, and related publications.
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Social Media Use: Consent to use images and videos of your artworks for promotional posts across ArtSloth’s social media platforms.
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Crediting: You will always be tagged, credited, or linked (via your submitted details such as social handle, website, or email) wherever your work appears on the ArtSloth platform.
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Image Sourcing: With consent, we may use artwork images already visible on your public social media to complement your feature.
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Your Rights
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Ownership: You retain full copyright over your artworks.
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Non-Exclusive: Publishing with ArtSloth does not prevent you from submitting your work to other platforms, galleries, or magazines.
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Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing us. We will remove your works from our website, social media, and any future issues. Please note: works already published in past magazine issues cannot be retroactively withdrawn.
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Corrections: If you spot an error in your feature (name spelling, contact details), email us immediately. We will make corrections in the digital magazine and online platforms where possible.
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Artist Responsibilities​
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By submitting, you confirm that all artworks are your original creations and that you hold the rights to publish them.
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You agree not to submit works that infringe on the rights of others, contain harmful or unlawful content, or violate community standards.
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Data & Communication​
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Your contact details will only be used for ArtSloth-related communication (features, open calls, magazine updates).
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You may unsubscribe from non-essential updates at any time.
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For all concerns, please contact us at: varnika@artsloth.in​​​​​​
FAQ​
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Q: Will my work be used without my consent?
No. You reserve all rights to the works you submit to the ArtSloth platform. Wherever your work appears, your name will be mentioned.
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Q: Can I send submitted artworks to other platforms, magazines or galleries?
Absolutely. Your work is your own. The works we select and publish are not exclusive to the ArtSloth platform.
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Q: Will my work be published in multiple magazines or artbooks?
Your work may be used in future issues of the magazine or Artbooks. If this does happen, you will be notified via email before the release. Wherever your work appears, your name and contact details (Either your submitted social media handle, email address or a link to your website) will be mentioned alongside it for easy access to your body of work.
Q: Can I withdraw consent?
Anytime you want! If you want ArtSloth to not use your works for future publications, on social media or on the website, please email us and let us know. We will promptly remove any images that feature your work or your name from our website, social media and our Digital Magazine. Magazines that have already been printed will still have your works featured, but we will remove your work from any future editions to be printed.​​​​
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Q: I've spotted an error in my feature. What can I do?
Please email us and let us know immediately so we can make the edit before the magazine is printed. The edits will reflect on the digital magazine as soon as we are informed. Please note that only urgent changes will be made, i.e., Spelling errors in your name or contact details.