Categorising and Tagging Artworks

Categorising Your Artwork - Subject and Style

When uploading your artwork, the subject and style you select will decide which category your artwork is featured in on our site. These must be accurate and specific so that your work is featured in the correct categories and effortlessly discoverable by collectors.

You may find the category style guide below useful:

Tagging Your Artwork - Keyword Search

Tags are keywords that are relevant to your artwork. Tagging your artwork improves its chances of being found on Rise Art and via search engines like Google. If a collector searches a keyword that matches one of your tags, your artwork will appear as a result. 

When choosing your keywords, consider ease of discovery for collectors and opt for clear, descriptive elements such as: principal colours, mood, style, artists who or movements that inspired the work, and any other standout features.

Be specific and avoid repeating the same set of tags for all your artworks. This can limit your visibility across other searches and restrict your chance of reaching new collectors.

Tagging Top Tips

1. Be selective

Too many keywords can prevent your artwork from being found by our search function.

2. Be honest

Only choose keywords that are appropriate for your artwork.

3. Be smart

Obvious keywords, such as art, painting, and abstract, are not unique and may make it hard to compete with other artworks of the same style or medium. Choose tags that truly distinguish your artwork from the rest.