This week brought some genuinely useful updates for both artists and galleries. Nothing earth-shattering, but the kind of polish that makes the platform feel a little more thoughtful. Here's what's new.
For Galleries: Better Juror Reviews and Cleaner Emails
Galleries can now download a PDF of juror reviews for any call. If you're wrapping up a show and need a record of the jury process, it's right there waiting for you. No more copying notes out of the browser.
We also fixed a gap in the entry print view — artist statements were missing when you printed an entry. They're back now, right where they should be. If you review submissions on paper or share printed packets with a jury, this one matters.
- Try it: Open any entry and hit print. The artist statement will be there.
- Try it: Head to your call dashboard and look for the juror review download option.
And if you run a large gallery with lots of admins: we fixed a quiet bug where artist questions weren't reaching all your team members when you had more than 50 people on the admin list. That's working correctly now.
For Artists: A Smoother Experience Across the Board
The artist directory got a visual refresh this week. The search bar is cleaner, artist counts now show with proper formatting (so "6,414" instead of "6414"), and the overall layout just feels tidier. Small things, but they add up.
We also made the portfolio upgrade prompt more helpful. If you're on a free account and you've added three pieces to your portfolio, you'll now see a clear nudge to upgrade instead of just hitting a wall. You'll know exactly what's happening and what to do next.
- Try it: Browse the artist directory and see the updated look.
- Try it: Add work to your portfolio and see the new upgrade prompt if you're on a free plan.
Emails That Actually Land in Your Inbox
This one's mostly behind the scenes, but you'll feel it. We switched artist-facing emails to a plain-text style format. Fancy HTML emails look great in a design mockup, but plain text lands in inboxes more reliably and feels more like a real message from a real person.
We also fixed a timing issue where some emails after you submitted to a call weren't going out at the right time. That's corrected now, so you should hear from us when you'd actually expect to.
And if you've been seeing the cookie/privacy consent pop-up every time you visit, that's fixed too. Dismissing it now sticks for 30 days, so you won't have to deal with it on every visit.
- Try it: Submit to a call and keep an eye on your inbox — things should arrive right on time.
As always, if something isn't working the way you'd expect, our help docs are kept up to date. And if you can't find what you need there, just reach out.