Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of being a RiseCreatives member?
  • Being part of a community of creatives, you will build your web presence which will give you greater opportunity to be found. 
  • Choice of a managed or self-managed portfolio web space to exhibit your work.
  • Free updates to your web space.
  • Monthly subscription, no set-up fees or exit charges
  • You can choose to have your own personalised web address www.risecreatives.ie/joebloggs or if you have your own domain name (www.joebloggs.com) we can redirect the domain to your RiseCreatives web space.
  • No advertisements in members' web spaces.
  • No commission on any work sold.
  • You can take advantage of the marketing and promotion of RiseCreatives. We market and promote the RiseCreatives website driving visitors, potential buyers, gallery owners, employers or sources of commission to the site, where they can easily view our members’ work in their individual web spaces or in our Studio.
  • Any announcements, awards, exhibitions or courses can be included in our monthly news page.
  • All members have access to our members' area which provides relevant news, opportunities and articles to help you with your business or job search.
  • You can take advantage of our search engine ranking with the major search engine providers - Google, Yahoo and MSN.

 

How much does it cost to become a member of RiseCreatives?

There are three plans to choose from:-
Plan A (self-managed) - €75 a year (inclusive of VAT)
Plan B (self-managed) - €150 a year (inclusive of VAT)
Plan C (managed) - €365 a year (inclusive of VAT)

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How can I pay my RiseCreatives subscription?

You can pay online through the secure online payment system PayPal or you can send a cheque made payable to RiseCreatives.

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What happens when my subscription runs out?

A month before your subscription is due to terminate you will be contacted by RiseCreatives and asked if wish to continue to subscribe. If you choose to continue your subscription, you will be asked to pay the annual fee and any outstanding update charges (applies only to Plan C). If you choose not to continue your subscription with RiseCreatives, your web space will be taken down. You are not charged an exiting/subscription termination fee. However, you may be invoiced for any outstanding update charges (applies only to Plan C).

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What is a managed web space?

This is a web space managed by RiseCreatives all you have to do is browse through our sample templates. Select a template, colour and typeface, complete the online application form. Once payment has been received RiseCreatives will create the web space for you. (Plan C is a managed web space).

What is a self-managed web space?
This is a web space that is managed by you. All you have to do is browse through our sample templates, select a template and once your payment has been received RiseCreatives will activate your account. You can then upload your content to your web space. (Plans A & B are self-managed web spaces).

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What will my web address be?

Depending on availability a web space address could be www.risecreatives.ie/yourname. If you have your own domain address, you can point your domain address to your web space. However, you must contact RiseCreatives if you wish to do this.

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What size and file type should the images/work be?

Your work should be organised to the following specifications: -
All images should be a jpeg, gif or png file format at 72dpi. Landscape images should be no more than 20 cm wide and portrait images should be no more than 15 cm wide. Presently, we do not specify a maximum length but keep in mind the greater the height the longer it will take to display to viewers.

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How many templates can I choose from?

Plan A - 6 templates
Plan B - 9 templates
Plan C - 20 templates

Browse the variety of templates available for each plan.

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How many times can I update the images on my web space?

Plan A & B updates are free and a member can update their web space in their own time. As Plan C is a managed web space, updates are carried out by a member of the RiseCreatives team therefore, you can update your images on your web space 12 times in a year for free (once a month) after which €3 will be charged for any additional change made. (This charge is subject to change however members will be informed of such change). With Plan C all requests for updates must be made in writing (email or letter) to the following address: -

RiseCreatives
Tom Crean Business Centre
Technology Park
Tralee
Co Kerry
Ireland

info@risecreatives.ie

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How will potential employers/customers see my web space?

All new members will be announced on the RiseCreatives homepage. There is also a showcase arena where work will be selected and exhibited on the homepage. Through the marketing and advertising of the RiseCreatives website members' web spaces will also be promoted.

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What are the copyright issues regarding my work and RiseCreatives?

You will retain ownership of all intellectual property rights in any works (or depictions thereof) submitted to RiseCreatives. Potential members should also refer to section 6 of the Terms and Conditions of Use regarding RiseCreatives’ use of their work for promotional purposes.

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What is the RiseCreatives Studio?

The RiseCreatives Studio is an area within the RiseCreatives website where members can sell their work. It is a reference point in which visitors and buyers can browse and purchase members work that is for sale.

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What are the advantages of the RiseCreatives Studio – for a RiseCreatives member?

Each RiseCreatives member has the opportunity to showcase a variety of work in their web space. However, some of this work would not necessarily be for sale. The RiseCreatives Studio allows members to place work for sale in the Studios while allowing them to show a back catalogue of their work in their online web space. Each item of work for sale in the Studio will also have a link to the web space of the corresponding RiseCreatives member.

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What are the advantages of the RiseCreatives Studio – for a visitor or buyer?

The RiseCreatives Studio provides one reference point for visitors and buyers to source or buy work on the RiseCreatives site. Buyers/visitors do not have to go through every member’s web space to find what they are looking for. It therefore provides a convenient method of purchasing art, design and craft work.

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How can I sell my work through the RiseCreatives Studio?

In order to sell work through the Studios you must be a member of RiseCreatives. To find out how to become a member see our Join Rise page. Once you are a member you must supply RiseCreatives staff members with images of the work for sale and accompanying text. They will then upload the images and information to the Studio. If a visitor to the Studio is interested in buying your work they must complete an online form. The details from this form are emailed to a member of staff at RiseCreatives, who will then forward legitimate buyer request and enquiries on to you to discuss sale. All sales, shipments, deliveries and returns are fully transacted between you and the buyer. Therefore, you receive 100% of the proceeds on all work sold.

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How do I buy art, design and craft work for sale in the RiseCreatives Studio?

On the RiseCreatives homepage you will see a link to the RiseCreatives Studio, from where you can opt to purchase work from a range of disciplines. If you would like to buy or make an enquiry about a piece of work, there is a link that will take you to a form you must complete. We then forward all legitimate requests to the individual RiseCreatives member. You buy directly from the RiseCreatives member, and we take no commission on sales.

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How can I contribute to the news page?

You must be a RiseCreatives member to place information on the news page. The news page allows members to advertise shows, exhibitions courses etc. for free. To submit information to the news page send an email to info@risecreatives.ie

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How can I contact RiseCreatives?

You can contact RiseCreatives at: -

RiseCreatives
Tom Crean Business Centre
Technology Park
Tralee
Co Kerry
Ireland

+353 (0) 872703890

info@risecreatives.ie

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