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What is a3arts.org?
What regions does the Arts Alliance serve?
Who can register for an a3arts.org profile?
How do I post a profile/job/event/call for artists/thought topic to a3arts.org?
How do I post an Event?
How do I post a Share?
How do I post a Thought?
Is using the site free?
Can I edit my information once it is live?
How can I edit my profile information?
It's not letting me create multiple accounts, something to do with my email address. How can I represent my multiple roles on a3arts.org?
When I submit information, I am getting an error. What do I do?
Can others view my profile and personal information here?
Can an article about my work be reposted on a3arts.org?
What information can be posted in the Thoughts section?
Conversation and Posting Guidelines
How can I be featured or present information in the banner image?
What are the limitations on media files such as audio and images?
How can I find out more information about how I can get involved with a3arts.org or the Arts Alliance?
If you have further questions...



What is a3arts.org?
Serving all of Washtenaw County, this unique social networking site serves artists, arts and cultural organizations, and those who love the arts. Users can create personal profiles to show examples of their work, swap services, and link to their own home pages.
The site is open to artists and art forms of any category (literary, performing, and visual), and is also capable of carrying photos, audio samples, video clips, as well as text.

The site also has great appeal for those who simply love the arts. The general public can communicate with artists on the site, as well as follow in the blogs and postings. An additional feature is the comprehensive calendar of all arts events — museum exhibitions, theater and dance performances, film showings and more — that can be updated daily. Events are sorted by type of event or by geographical area for easy use.
What regions does the Arts Alliance serve?
The Arts Alliance serves the all of Washtenaw County, the Ann Arbor area (a3) and extended community. Currently a3arts.org sorts by incorporated cities, this may be expanded in the future. Profiles and events can be listed as “Outside of Washtenaw County” if a user chooses to do so. Arts Alliance workshops, training sessions and many other special events are open to anyone interested in participating.
Who can register for an a3arts.org profile?
The site is open to artists and arts enthusiasts of any category (musicians, painters, writers, etc.), organizations, and venues.
How do I post a profile/job/event/call for artists/thought topic to a3arts.org?


First     you must create a profile - Create an account by clicking 'Register'     on the left of the home page inside the "login" box. Don't     forget you can upload an image, a logo, or even video or audio to     your profile!


Log     in using the password (you can change it once you are logged in).


How do I post an Event?


Click on "Events" at the     top of any page


Click on “Add Event” which is     marked by a large blue “+” sign.


Fill in the event form, click "Add     Event", and your event will be submitted for review. Gallery     showings should be listed as a repeating event. Most events will be     reviewed in 24 hours for completeness answering the questions Who,     What, When, Where, and How.



We do not approve "all-day" events, unless they are truly all day. Office & exhibit open hours must be entered to match reality.
Be careful of "Repeat daily," as above, if the event isn't  available to the public 7 days a week we will not approve it. 
Try the  "Repeat weekly" and select the correct days.  

There is a caveat with "Repeat weekly" - The start date and end  date should match up with the repeating days. For example, Detroit.Work  is open Tuesday-Saturday, this means the event needs to start on a  Tuesday and end on a Saturday to be accepted by the system. Any  lingering dates on the end need to be submitted separately. 



How do I post a Share?
(Arts Services, Facilities & Spaces, Employment, Volunteer & Internship Opportunities, Gigs / Stand In, Project Collaboration, Call for Artists, Lessons & Learning, Supplies / Equipment, Arts Marketplace)


Click on “Share” at the top of     any page.


Click on "New Ad"  just     below the “Latest Ads” section.


Fill in the ad form with all     necessary information, click "Save", and your post will go     live. You can see it the next time you load the Share page!


How do I post a Thought?
Thoughts are a space to share your thoughts and comments, interesting articles for discussion, resources that are found, how to do things, and local news and announcements. This is not a commercial space and advertisements will not be tolerated.


Click on "Thoughts" at     the top of any page


Click on the red "Post Your     Thoughts" button on the left.


Fill in the post form, click "Add     Event", and your event will be submitted for review. Gallery     showings should be listed as a repeating event. Most events will be     reviewed in 24 hours for completeness answering the questions Who,     What, When, Where, and How.


Hints: 


Your title is what people will     see, so be very specific. "Calling All Artists" sounds too     general, but "Assistant Manager for XX Theater Company" is     an effective Job title, and "Photography Exhibition - XX     Gallery" is an effective Event title and "Public Art - CTA     Belmont Station" is an effective Call for Artist title, etc.


If you have several event posts, include important keyword so that users can search     for all your listings.


All postings and profiles are     static links, which means you can use that url for your webpage or     e-blasts. For ie., when you navigate to your profile or post, copy     the full URL found in your address bar and share that link with     others. Services like http://bit.ly or     http://tinyurl.com can be used to     shorten long links into something digestible like     “http://bit.ly/myartpage”.


Is using the site free?
Yes, all aspects of the site are free. To post, a user must create an account and a profile.
Can I edit my information once it is live?
Yes, you can, at any time. You can also delete it. To edit or delete, log in to a3arts.org (be sure you are logging in with the same account used to create your post), go to the posted item, and you will see an edit graphic (little pencil and paper) near the top right. Click this to edit your Thoughts.
OR
Using the login box on the left, click “View My Profile.” Then view your activity on the site by clicking the appropriate tab “Share” or “Thoughts.” Here you can navigate to your postings. This is the ONLY place you can edit your ads, you can do so by clicking “Update Ad.”
Due to limitations in our system, after an event is submitted there are only two ways to "edit" the event. First, you can just email Arts Alliance (inbox@a3arts.org), we will locate the event and make the changes. Your second option is to re-submit the event, in which case we'll notice the duplicates, check for accuracy, and leave only one post with the correct information.
How can I edit my profile information?
To edit this info once logged in, click on “View My Profile” on the left under the welcome message. This will take you to another page just for your profile info (with all your posts and uploaded media listed in the tab). There will be an edit menu on the top of this page, from here you can edit username, password, and most other profile information, including your image.
It's not letting me create multiple accounts, something to do with my email address. How can I represent my multiple roles on a3arts.org?
The website system does not allow multiple accounts to be created under one email address. This is a protection from online bots and programs creating multiple fake accounts. We are aware of the inconvenience. Our recommendation is to create more than one email address, to enable you to hold multiple profiles. Some folks, like a multi-venue organization, may prefer to consolidate all of their information in one profile, listing any distinctions and details by using the description and multimedia galleries.
When I submit information, I am getting an error. What do I do?
This happened because you most likely did not fill out all required information on the form . Please review your information to make sure it is complete. Also, all media has restrictions, a file that is too large in size or dimension can also generate an error. If you believe you have received an error for reasons other than these, please contact Arts Alliance with the details of your activity at info@a3arts.org.
Can others view my profile and personal information here?
All information, including your name, address (if entered), and phone number, is public and listed in our online directories. The only information kept private is your email, your email is hidden and users must use a contact form under “Messages” - “Send Email” to reach you.
Can an article about my work be reposted on a3arts.org?
We do encourage re-posting articles if they pertain to the categories listed in the “Thoughts” section. Basically, we want stories to be the voice of the arts and cultural community. Information posted that is not the original content should be noted as such by given credit and be explicitly posted for discussion purposes only.
What information can be posted in the “Thoughts” section?
We are most interested in including articles about artists' professional development issues on a3arts as well (grantwriting strategies, networking, touring, finding a gallery/agent, etc), so if a freelance journalist has an article that covers this kind of ground, they should certainly consider posting it. Users interested in sharing found resources can do so by giving credit, linking to the original article, and posing a discussion question. Original work generated for a3arts.org should fit with in one of the already predefined categories: Art Resources, Art Reviews, Arts Alliance News, Artist Spotlight, Arts & Culture News, Arts Education, Awards & Recognition, Creative Economy, How To, Ideas & Inspirations, Policy & Advocacy, Social Issues.
Conversation and Posting Guidelines
We're committed to actively moderating the comments and posts on our site to help promote and maintain a space where community members feel comfortable talking to each other and sharing information about arts and culture in Washtenaw County. This includes both lighthearted and serious topics, profile language, images, and any other posted information. Throughout the day, members of the Arts Alliance staff and volunteers take turns moderating comments using the following guidelines.
Here are our guidelines:
A3arts.org aims to provide a public community space where readers can share thoughts, events, and resources with us and to each other. The best comments and posts are those that add more information or value to the community, express a different viewpoint or help create intelligent debate or dialogue. We welcome constructive debate on our site, but we won't tolerate rude behavior. Avoid comments or posts that are off topic, offensive, contain personal attacks or that don't further the conversation. Posted media may not be pornographic or break any relevant laws. Also, inaccurate, incomplete or misleading information may be edited or removed. Everyone who registers on our site is expected to use their real name, or at least a full name consistent with their identity offline. We reserve the right to pre-moderate comments and delete or edit comments, posts, events, or profiles.
How can I be featured or present information in the banner image?
Please email Arts Alliance (info@a3arts.org) if you would like to be featured on the site. At this time there is no set pricing for these spots, but we will be working on a case by case basis until this is determined.
 
What are the limitations on media files such as audio and images?
Images must be under 2MB and below 1000x1000 pixels (10 max, plus one profile image). Audio files, if uploaded (not linked), must be under 4MB (3 max). 10 audio files may be linked to. Some sites exist to help editing images and uploading audio files. For free image editing we recommend GIMP (http://www.gimp.org). For audio uploads, MP3.com (http://www.mp3.com) is a great site to store mp3 files.
My image is not being accepted! Help, how do I resize my image?
Because of limitations and cost of file space, there are restrictions on images. To resize your image quickly, I recommend the following sites to easily resize your photos within the 2MB and 1000x1000pixel limits, which may ease your photo upload problems.
http://www.picresize.com/
http://www.shrinkpictures.com/
If problems continue and your image does meet the requirements, please contact Arts Alliance at info@a3arts.org.
How can I find out more information about how I can get involved with a3arts.org or the Arts Alliance?
Please visit “The Arts Alliance” section of the website or email us (info@a3arts.org).
If you have any further questions please contact the Arts Alliance at info@a3arts.org or 734.213.2733. Thanks!
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What regions does the Arts Alliance serve?
Who can register for an a3arts.org profile?
How do I post a profile/job/event/call for artists/thought topic to a3arts.org?
How do I post an Event?
How do I post a Share?
How do I post a Thought?
Is using the site free?
Can I edit my information once it is live?
How can I edit my profile information?
It's not letting me create multiple accounts, something to do with my email address. How can I represent my multiple roles on a3arts.org?
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Can an article about my work be reposted on a3arts.org?
What information can be posted in the Thoughts section?
Conversation and Posting Guidelines
How can I be featured or present information in the banner image?
What are the limitations on media files such as audio and images?
How can I find out more information about how I can get involved with a3arts.org or the Arts Alliance?
If you have further questions...



What is a3arts.org?
Serving all of Washtenaw County, this unique social networking site serves artists, arts and cultural organizations, and those who love the arts. Users can create personal profiles to show examples of their work, swap services, and link to their own home pages.
The site is open to artists and art forms of any category (literary, performing, and visual), and is also capable of carrying photos, audio samples, video clips, as well as text.

The site also has great appeal for those who simply love the arts. The general public can communicate with artists on the site, as well as follow in the blogs and postings. An additional feature is the comprehensive calendar of all arts events — museum exhibitions, theater and dance performances, film showings and more — that can be updated daily. Events are sorted by type of event or by geographical area for easy use.
What regions does the Arts Alliance serve?
The Arts Alliance serves the all of Washtenaw County, the Ann Arbor area (a3) and extended community. Currently a3arts.org sorts by incorporated cities, this may be expanded in the future. Profiles and events can be listed as “Outside of Washtenaw County” if a user chooses to do so. Arts Alliance workshops, training sessions and many other special events are open to anyone interested in participating.
Who can register for an a3arts.org profile?
The site is open to artists and arts enthusiasts of any category (musicians, painters, writers, etc.), organizations, and venues.
How do I post a profile/job/event/call for artists/thought topic to a3arts.org?


First     you must create a profile - Create an account by clicking 'Register'     on the left of the home page inside the "login" box. Don't     forget you can upload an image, a logo, or even video or audio to     your profile!


Log     in using the password (you can change it once you are logged in).


How do I post an Event?


Click on "Events" at the     top of any page


Click on “Add Event” which is     marked by a large blue “+” sign.


Fill in the event form, click "Add     Event", and your event will be submitted for review. Gallery     showings should be listed as a repeating event. Most events will be     reviewed in 24 hours for completeness answering the questions Who,     What, When, Where, and How.



We do not approve "all-day" events, unless they are truly all day. Office & exhibit open hours must be entered to match reality.
Be careful of "Repeat daily," as above, if the event isn't  available to the public 7 days a week we will not approve it. 
Try the  "Repeat weekly" and select the correct days.  

There is a caveat with "Repeat weekly" - The start date and end  date should match up with the repeating days. For example, Detroit.Work  is open Tuesday-Saturday, this means the event needs to start on a  Tuesday and end on a Saturday to be accepted by the system. Any  lingering dates on the end need to be submitted separately. 



How do I post a Share?
(Arts Services, Facilities & Spaces, Employment, Volunteer & Internship Opportunities, Gigs / Stand In, Project Collaboration, Call for Artists, Lessons & Learning, Supplies / Equipment, Arts Marketplace)


Click on “Share” at the top of     any page.


Click on "New Ad"  just     below the “Latest Ads” section.


Fill in the ad form with all     necessary information, click "Save", and your post will go     live. You can see it the next time you load the Share page!


How do I post a Thought?
Thoughts are a space to share your thoughts and comments, interesting articles for discussion, resources that are found, how to do things, and local news and announcements. This is not a commercial space and advertisements will not be tolerated.


Click on "Thoughts" at     the top of any page


Click on the red "Post Your     Thoughts" button on the left.


Fill in the post form, click "Add     Event", and your event will be submitted for review. Gallery     showings should be listed as a repeating event. Most events will be     reviewed in 24 hours for completeness answering the questions Who,     What, When, Where, and How.


Hints: 


Your title is what people will     see, so be very specific. "Calling All Artists" sounds too     general, but "Assistant Manager for XX Theater Company" is     an effective Job title, and "Photography Exhibition - XX     Gallery" is an effective Event title and "Public Art - CTA     Belmont Station" is an effective Call for Artist title, etc.


If you have several event posts, include important keyword so that users can search     for all your listings.


All postings and profiles are     static links, which means you can use that url for your webpage or     e-blasts. For ie., when you navigate to your profile or post, copy     the full URL found in your address bar and share that link with     others. Services like http://bit.ly or     http://tinyurl.com can be used to     shorten long links into something digestible like     “http://bit.ly/myartpage”.


Is using the site free?
Yes, all aspects of the site are free. To post, a user must create an account and a profile.
Can I edit my information once it is live?
Yes, you can, at any time. You can also delete it. To edit or delete, log in to a3arts.org (be sure you are logging in with the same account used to create your post), go to the posted item, and you will see an edit graphic (little pencil and paper) near the top right. Click this to edit your Thoughts.
OR
Using the login box on the left, click “View My Profile.” Then view your activity on the site by clicking the appropriate tab “Share” or “Thoughts.” Here you can navigate to your postings. This is the ONLY place you can edit your ads, you can do so by clicking “Update Ad.”
Due to limitations in our system, after an event is submitted there are only two ways to "edit" the event. First, you can just email Arts Alliance (
 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 ), we will locate the event and make the changes. Your second option is to re-submit the event, in which case we'll notice the duplicates, check for accuracy, and leave only one post with the correct information.
How can I edit my profile information?
To edit this info once logged in, click on “View My Profile” on the left under the welcome message. This will take you to another page just for your profile info (with all your posts and uploaded media listed in the tab). There will be an edit menu on the top of this page, from here you can edit username, password, and most other profile information, including your image.
It's not letting me create multiple accounts, something to do with my email address. How can I represent my multiple roles on a3arts.org?
The website system does not allow multiple accounts to be created under one email address. This is a protection from online bots and programs creating multiple fake accounts. We are aware of the inconvenience. Our recommendation is to create more than one email address, to enable you to hold multiple profiles. Some folks, like a multi-venue organization, may prefer to consolidate all of their information in one profile, listing any distinctions and details by using the description and multimedia galleries.
When I submit information, I am getting an error. What do I do?
This happened because you most likely did not fill out all required information on the form . Please review your information to make sure it is complete. Also, all media has restrictions, a file that is too large in size or dimension can also generate an error. If you believe you have received an error for reasons other than these, please contact Arts Alliance with the details of your activity at 
 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 .
Can others view my profile and personal information here?
All information, including your name, address (if entered), and phone number, is public and listed in our online directories. The only information kept private is your email, your email is hidden and users must use a contact form under “Messages” - “Send Email” to reach you.
Can an article about my work be reposted on a3arts.org?
We do encourage re-posting articles if they pertain to the categories listed in the “Thoughts” section. Basically, we want stories to be the voice of the arts and cultural community. Information posted that is not the original content should be noted as such by given credit and be explicitly posted for discussion purposes only.
What information can be posted in the “Thoughts” section?
We are most interested in including articles about artists' professional development issues on a3arts as well (grantwriting strategies, networking, touring, finding a gallery/agent, etc), so if a freelance journalist has an article that covers this kind of ground, they should certainly consider posting it. Users interested in sharing found resources can do so by giving credit, linking to the original article, and posing a discussion question. Original work generated for a3arts.org should fit with in one of the already predefined categories: Art Resources, Art Reviews, Arts Alliance News, Artist Spotlight, Arts & Culture News, Arts Education, Awards & Recognition, Creative Economy, How To, Ideas & Inspirations, Policy & Advocacy, Social Issues.
Conversation and Posting Guidelines
We're committed to actively moderating the comments and posts on our site to help promote and maintain a space where community members feel comfortable talking to each other and sharing information about arts and culture in Washtenaw County. This includes both lighthearted and serious topics, profile language, images, and any other posted information. Throughout the day, members of the Arts Alliance staff and volunteers take turns moderating comments using the following guidelines.
Here are our guidelines:
A3arts.org aims to provide a public community space where readers can share thoughts, events, and resources with us and to each other. The best comments and posts are those that add more information or value to the community, express a different viewpoint or help create intelligent debate or dialogue. We welcome constructive debate on our site, but we won't tolerate rude behavior. Avoid comments or posts that are off topic, offensive, contain personal attacks or that don't further the conversation. Posted media may not be pornographic or break any relevant laws. Also, inaccurate, incomplete or misleading information may be edited or removed. Everyone who registers on our site is expected to use their real name, or at least a full name consistent with their identity offline. We reserve the right to pre-moderate comments and delete or edit comments, posts, events, or profiles.
How can I be featured or present information in the banner image?
Please email Arts Alliance (
 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 ) if you would like to be featured on the site. At this time there is no set pricing for these spots, but we will be working on a case by case basis until this is determined.
 
What are the limitations on media files such as audio and images?
Images must be under 2MB and below 1000x1000 pixels (10 max, plus one profile image). Audio files, if uploaded (not linked), must be under 4MB (3 max). 10 audio files may be linked to. Some sites exist to help editing images and uploading audio files. For free image editing we recommend GIMP (http://www.gimp.org). For audio uploads, MP3.com (http://www.mp3.com) is a great site to store mp3 files.
My image is not being accepted! Help, how do I resize my image?
Because of limitations and cost of file space, there are restrictions on images. To resize your image quickly, I recommend the following sites to easily resize your photos within the 2MB and 1000x1000pixel limits, which may ease your photo upload problems.
http://www.picresize.com/
http://www.shrinkpictures.com/
If problems continue and your image does meet the requirements, please contact Arts Alliance at 
 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 .
How can I find out more information about how I can get involved with a3arts.org or the Arts Alliance?
Please visit “The Arts Alliance” section of the website or email us (
 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 ).
If you have any further questions please contact the Arts Alliance at 
 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  or 734.213.2733. Thanks!


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