Here are some guidelines to upload artworks on Cohart for a collector.
Not a collector? View these uploading guidelines for artists and advisors, or check out how to share and engage with moments.
Refer to our Community Guidelines to ensure your artwork contributes to our safe and respectful community.
Step 1: Access the uploading flow
Step 2: Fill in the artist's name
Step 3: Upload artwork images
Step 4: Add in details about the artwork
Step 5: Share more about the artwork
Step 1: Access the uploading flow
- Download the Cohart app on iOS / Android, or visit our website.
- Sign in using your email address, Google, or Apple account.
- In app, navigate to the
Sharebutton in the bottom navigation in app, or an+button in the website header. - Click on
Upload an Artwork I Ownbutton.
Step 2: Fill in the artist's name
When you access the upload flow, you will be prompted to find the artist first. Start by typing a name,
- If the name does not match any of our artist, you will have the option to use the name you have entered, or invite the artist to join Cohart.
- If you choose to use that name, it will be displayed in the Artist Name field as an artist not on Cohart.
- If you see your artist in the results list, select the artist to then search for their existing artworks on Cohart. Start by typing the title of the artwork that you purchased or currently own,
- If the title does not match any existing artwork, you can proceed to the rest of the uploading flow
- If the title matches an existing artwork, select that artwork to confirm that you are the collector of the artwork, aaand that's it! You have successfully added a collected artwork to your profile!
Step 3: Upload artwork images
You can select GIFs, PNGs, JPGs, JPEGs, or HEIC formatted files. You can also select multiple images at once to show detail shots and highlight your work from different angles.
High resolution images will enable other users to have the best experience while viewing your artwork, as well as presenting your work in a professional, high quality manner. The maximum size for each image is 20MB, and we recommend a resolution between 72 and 144dpi.
Step 4: Add in details about the artwork
Fill in the Artwork Title and some Description to communicate the meaning or story behind the work and provide further context to the piece for the audience.
Next, fill in detailed information about your artwork including the Year created, Edition information (if applicable), accurate Dimensions and Weight, and the Materials used.
Share more about this artwork's Purchase Information, including Purchase Price (required), Date of Purchase (required), Provence, and Auction Records.
Step 5: Share more about the artwork
Next, tag your artwork with any applicable Vibes, Values, and Mediums. Adding tags that best describe your piece will help boost discoverability in the Cohart app.
If there are any behind-the-scenes Moments of your unboxing/curating process, you can add in here to enhance the storytelling of the piece.
Finally, select and answer up to 3 Quick Facts questions from our list to share more about this artwork and connect with your audience. Quick Facts are an excellent way to present fascinating and surprising pieces of information that your audience would otherwise not know. They serve as valuable tools for learning, igniting conversations, and adding a touch of novelty.
Once completed, click the Upload button in the bottom right corner of your screen. After the uploading process is completed, you will be redirected to the artwork details page to review and share it.
Lather. Rinse. Repeat. We recommend uploading at minimum 5 artworks to your profile, but 10 artworks will get you improved visibility within the app.