Welcome to Artega’s getting started guide
Welcome to Artega, where buying art online is as private and secure. This guide is your first step toward purchasing digital art in a privacy-friendly way.
If you want to know more about who we are[about us] and what we do, take a look around our Help Centre where we explore why privacy matters and explain what some of the jargon[glossary] is about.
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Step 1: Get the artwork or gallery link
Before you can buy art, you need to obtain a secure link from your artist. We’re not a discovery platform or a marketplace, so if the artists you like don’t currently offer payment through Artega, why not recommend us?
There are two different types of link your artist can provide:
Gallery:
Visit your artist’s gallery to view available artworks. Select the piece that best suits your taste.
Artwork:
The artist may send you a direct link to a specific artwork you’ve already discussed.
Important:
The link should look like this:
If the link you receive does not match this format, it could be an imitation. For any doubts, please contact us at support@s.arte.ga to verify the link’s authenticity.
Personal responsibility & due diligence
Using Artega is similar to using cash. While we guarantee the sale and delivery of the art, personal responsibility is key:
Do your due diligence: Ensure you’re comfortable with the person you’re sending money to.
Review the artist’s T&Cs: If you haven’t already been presented with the artist’s terms & conditions, please ask for them. For more details on refunds, refer to our Refunds article.
Test purchase option
If you’d like to try Artega with a low-risk purchase, you can buy one of our limited edition art pieces for just $1. Use this link to make a test purchase:
Next step: Confirm your artwork purchase
Once you’ve obtained and verified your artist link, proceed to Step 2 by clicking Confirm where you will review and confirm the artwork you are purchasing. This is an important step to ensure that all details are correct before finalizing your transaction.
Welcome aboard, and thank you for choosing Artega for your art buying experience!