Help Topics:
Search
Search Results
Artist's Portfolio
Researcher's Favorites
Login / Registration
Contacting Artists
Artist Registry Members Help
Other Problems
About Licenses
F.A.Q
Search
To search for specific artists or types of work, use the artist filters dropdown menus to choose media, themes, or location. to retrieve the results of your query. The results will show you how many artists fit your criteria. The Keyword search will comb all text fields including artists' name fields, resume, statement, and image caption information. When you click on one of the letters A - Z, it will show you an alphabetical list of artists with a surname filed under that letter.
Search Results
Your search results will appear on a new screen, and each artist will have one thumbnail that appears along with their name and brief caption information. When you click on the thumbnail you will be taken to the artist's portfolio page. You can also click the link to review artist's portfolio. The artist's portfolio will contain up to 12 images or other contributed media files, and resume/bio and statement if they have included that information. You can also 'add artist to favorites' from the results page (see Researcherís Favorites below) or 'Email the artist' from the results page.
Artist's Portfolio
Each artist has a portfolio page that will include up to 12 images or other contributed media files of artwork; caption information; resume/bio; statement; and link to any related artist or gallery websites website. It is up to the artist to keep his/her portfolio page updated. The artist's portfolio page also lists the artistís geographical home base, and allows you to add the artist to your Favorites, email the artist, or email the artist to a friend. When you do this, a direct link to this artist's portfolio page will be emailed to your friend.
Researcher's Favorites
The Favorites function allows you to keep track of artists or artworks that have attracted your interest. To take advantage of this feature, you must create an account and log-in to the Artists Registry. Once you have logged in, your Favorites will be saved for the next time you visit the website. From the Favorites menu you can also create sub-folders for specific projects or subjects. For example you might create a sub-folder 'Blue Painting Show' where you can keep artists specifically related to that theme. You can also share your Favorites with a friend by email. These functions are available using the drop down menus on your Favorites screen. To create a sub-folder, check the boxes of the artists you wish to retain and choose 'copy selected artists', and then 'Go'. The next page will let you choose 'New Folder' and then name it what you wish. Once you are logged in, you can click on 'Favorites' or 'My Account' to go to your Favorites at any time.
Login / Registration
The Registry is free-of-charge, open to the public, and not formally curated. By creating an account with us you confirm this resource as a useful tool to artists, curators, scholars and the interested public. It is simple to join by clicking 'Create an Account' and following the instructions. All site members will be able to access the Favorites tool. Only members who upload at least one artwork file and are approved by the Registry administrator will be included in the searchable database. To join the Artists Registry you MUST have an active email address, as your email address will also serve as your user name.
Contacting Artists
To contact artists in the Registry, just click on the 'Email this Artist' link either in the artists' profile pages or from the results page. You will be asked to include your email address and the website will email the artist directly. The artist who receives the email will see your email address in the 'reply to' area of the email. You will also receive a confirmation email that this action has occurred. Please contact the Artists Registry if you encounter any difficulties at registry@sept11mm.org.
Artist Registry Members Help
The Artists Registry at the National September 11 Memorial Museum allows you immediate access to your online account. Your email address is your username, and your password has been pre-assigned to you. If you forget your password, go to the log-in page and enter your email address where indicated in the 'forgot password' section. Your password will be emailed to you. Once you have logged in, you can change your password and update your contact information. For more help, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page. You may also contact the Museum staff by email at registry@sept11mm.org or by phone at 212.312.8800.
Other Problems
If you need more help with issues that are not addressed here, please contact a National September 11 Memorial Museum administrator at registry@sept11mm.org
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