River Market ArtSpace

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Below are some of the answers to your most frequently asked questions:

Do you accept credit cards?
We sure do. We gladly accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit cards.

Do you ship artwork?
You bet. Whenever possible, we will gladly get you a shipping estimate. Otherwise, you pay only what we are charged to ship your purchase. We use UPS to pack and ship our artwork and insure it to the artwork’s full value.

Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! We are not a “cash and carry” gallery, but will gladly work with you
to come up with a plan that fits your budget.

I love a painting in the gallery, but I’m not sure how it will look in my home.
Not a problem! If you’ll leave a credit card number with us, you can take out artwork on approval. Try it for a few days and see what you think. If you decide you want it, give us a call and we’ll run the card. If not, bring the artwork back in its original condition and we’ll destroy the card number no questions asked.

What is your return policy?
Because we are a consignment gallery and promptly pay our artists at the end of each month, all sales in the gallery are final. If you are unsure about a purchase, please feel free to take it out on approval (see question 3) before making a purchase.

Is all of the artwork in your gallery locally made?
Almost! About 90% of the artwork is made in Arkansas. The rest is made by artisans around the country. All of our work is handmade, and none of it is imported from other countries.

Do you carry prints?
With the exception of photography, we only carry original artwork in our gallery.

Who does your web site?
It pays to keep up with your friends from high school who were much smarter than you! Our site is designed by an old friend who dabbles in web site design, and is a really smart person!

Where do you find your artists?
Usually they find us! We review portfolios, attend art events all over the state, and scour the internet to find the best of the best. We try to keep a very diverse mix of artwork ranging from traditional to contemporary.

Do you appraise artwork?
No. We are not licensed appraisers. However, we will be happy to refer you to a licensed appraiser who can assist you with your appraisal needs.

Who frames the artwork in your gallery?
The artists in the gallery are responsible for framing their work and use various framers around the state. We’re happy to recommend some framers we know will do a good job for you.

I love a painting in the gallery, but don’t like the frame it is in.
Most of the framed artwork in the gallery can be sold without the frames. Let us know what you’re interested in and we will contact the artist to see if it is possible to remove the frame from the artwork and obtain the frame price to deduct from your purchase.

Are archival materials used in the artwork?
Yes. We require all of our artists to use only archival matting and materials in their artwork.

Do you offer internships or employment opportunities?
No, not at this time.

Are you (the owner) an artist?
Sadly, no. The owner took oil painting in the third grade and ended her short career by the fourth grade. She’s decided it’s way more fun to curate art than try to make it. However, the next time you’re in the gallery, she will gladly draw you a fun smiley face with big hair; that’s about the extent of her range!

If you have questions you’d like to see posted to this page on our web site or just have a question not asked here, please send an e-mail to artspacegallery@sbcglobal.net. We’ll be glad to help!