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Read more about the article Celebrating Women Through Art: Two Exclusive Collections

Celebrating Women Through Art: Two Exclusive Collections

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This International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2025, UnikArt proudly presents two specially curated collections that honour and celebrate women in art. From their strength and grace to their creativity…

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Read more about the article New Website Feature: Collections Curated by UnikArt

New Website Feature: Collections Curated by UnikArt

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At UnikArt, we are in a constant endeavour to innovate the local art scene in Mauritius. Looking for new ways to bring greater value to the unique works of our…

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Symbolism, Art & Emotions; The Story of the Unik Logo

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In the world of art and creativity, every stroke of a brush, every line on a canvas, and every emotion evoked holds a unique significance. At UnikArt, our logo is…

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Read more about the article Welcome To UnikArt | Mauritius; Your Online Art Gallery

Welcome To UnikArt | Mauritius; Your Online Art Gallery

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Welcome to UnikArt Mauritius, your go-to destination for discovering the vibrant and diverse art our beautiful island has to offer. At UnikArt, we are passionate about promoting the incredible talent…

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CONSIGNMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

This document and its content are to be treated in full confidentiality.

This document outlines the rules, terms and conditions related to the consignment of artworks between UnikArt (The Gallery) and the Artist. By submitting an artwork on consignment, the artist hereby authorises and appoints UnikArt to list, store, exhibit, promote, sell and deliver their consigned artworks as per this agreement.

CONSIGNMENT

The Artist agrees to consign to UnikArt and UnikArt hereby accepts on consignment; the artwork(s) submitted for the whole duration of this agreement or the consignment until terminated by either party. The gallery shall not permit the artworks to be used for any other purposes without prior approval by the artist (Written Consent, E-mail or WhatsApp).
COPYRIGHT

The Artist certifies and warrants that the consigned artwork(s) are their original creations, that they hold full copyrights to the artwork(s), and that all provided descriptions are true and accurate.
ARTWORK INFORMATION

The Artist agrees to provide complete and accurate details for each consigned artwork, including but not limited to the title, description, materials used, medium, dimensions, and year of creation. The Artist acknowledges that this information is essential for the proper representation and sale of the artwork.
PRICING & COMMISSION

Upon consigning artwork(s) to UnikArt, the Artist agrees to provide an asking price along with any applicable discounts (percentage-based or discounted price) when submitting an artwork to the gallery.
- Artwork listing is free on UnikArt.
- All artworks are subject to an admin fee of up to Rs 1,000 which is added to the asking price of the artist to determine the final price displayed on our website.
- A fixed 10% commission is only deducted from the artist’s asking price if the artwork is sold.
PAYMENT TO ARTIST

Payment to the artist is made within 10 to 15 days, via bank transfer or cash, after the consigned artwork is sold and delivered to the relevant buyer. Amount payable to artists will include any deductions based on above-mentioned rates or commissions or as agreed between the artist and gallery.
ARTWORK DROP-OFF

The Artist is responsible for the drop-off or pick-up of their consigned artwork to and from UnikArt unless otherwise agreed between the artist and the gallery.
DELIVERY OF SOLD ARTWORKS

UnikArt offers free delivery of sold artworks except for large, heavy, bulky, and fragile items as detailed below:
- Large items exceeding 180cm on one side and 120cm on the other.
- Heavy Items exceeding 25 kg in weight
- Bulky items that are difficult to handle
- Fragile objects requiring custom transport solutions
  
  Delivery charges for any such item as listed above will be at the expense of the customer and not the artist unless stated otherwise.
DISPLAY, STORAGE & CARE

The Artist must inform the gallery of any specific display, storage, or care instructions for each consigned artwork. Packaging recommendations should also be provided to help prevent loss or damage during delivery. The gallery typically uses bubble wrap, stretch film, or kraft paper for packaging.
PROMOTION

The artist grants the gallery permission to use photos/videos and any relevant details associated to the consigned artworks for promotional purposes including but not limited to websites, social media, newsletters, blog posts and any form of print advertising. This does not constitute as permission for the gallery to issue prints of the artwork for sale.
REMOVAL FOR EXHIBITIONS AND TEMPORARY VENUES/POP UP STORES

The gallery shall under no circumstances remove, lend, or display the consigned artworks elsewhere other than the premises of UnikArt or its storage facility, without prior approval of the artist. The gallery may from time to time temporarily exhibit the consigned artworks at other locations and is responsible to inform the artist of any such opportunities.
LOSS & DAMAGE

Whilst extra-steps are taken in ensuring the safekeeping of the consigned artworks, the gallery shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage that may occur due to circumstances beyond the control of the gallery (This includes but is not limited to natural disasters, theft, or any other type of accidents/incidents).
LISTING APPROVAL

An artwork consigned to the gallery will only be listed for sale on our website subject to meeting all of the above terms and after the submission of the relevant details of that particular artwork including but not limited to artwork title, medium, description and price.
TERMINATION

This agreement may also be amended or terminated as required by the artist or gallery upon written notice to each other. In cases of death or the business ceasing to exist, the artworks or proceeds shall be returned to the artist or its successors upon production of supporting evidence.

Last Updated on: April 23, 2023