Guidelines • Terms & Conditions • Shipping & Payments

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1. About Droply

Droply is a curated Australian online platform created to support emerging and established artists and makers through thoughtfully curated seasonal collections.

Built by an artist, for artists, Droply focuses on collectible small-format original artworks and handmade objects that are accessible, affordable to ship, and designed to create a cohesive and collectible experience for buyers.

Each seasonal collection centres around a creative theme, allowing artists to interpret the concept in their own unique style and medium while remaining true to their individual practice.

Our goal is to create a platform that feels intentional, supportive, inspiring, and community-driven rather than an overcrowded marketplace.

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2. Artist Eligibility

Droply welcomes submissions from:

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Emerging artists

Established artists

Painters

Illustrators

Ceramicists

Textile artists

Sculptors

Photographers (limited editions only)

Contemporary makers

 

Artists must be based in Australia.

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3. Artwork Guidelines

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Original Works Only

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All artworks submitted to Droply must be original works created by the artist.

 

We do not accept:

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Mass-produced products

AI-generated artwork

Commercial reproductions

Factory-made items

Unlicensed copied work

 

Photography is accepted in limited edition format only.

 

Size Requirements

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All submitted works must clearly fit within the following size guideline:

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​All Art Works Maximum size: 30cm x 30cm

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This includes the artwork with or without frame

Framed or unframed works are both accepted, provided they do not exceed the maximum dimensions

Oversized works will not be accepted for Droply drops

 

​Artworks Includes:

Painting

Illustration

Mixed media

Framed works

Textile wall works

Photography

 

Objects & Ceramics

​Size Requirements

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Shelf-sized

Easy to package securely

Suitable for Australia-wide shipping

Under 2kg unless approved

 

Oversized works are not accepted unless pre-approved.

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Exclusivity & Sales Rights

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By submitting artworks to Droply, the artist agrees that each submitted artwork is to be sold exclusively through Droply during the listing period.

This means the specific submitted piece cannot be listed or sold on any other platform, gallery, or marketplace while it is active on Droply.

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This exclusivity applies to the artwork itself, not the artist.

 

Artists remain free to:

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Sell other artworks outside of Droply

Exhibit work elsewhere

Work with other galleries or platforms

 

Only the individual submitted piece is bound by Droply exclusivity during its active listing period.

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4.Seasonal Collection Themes

 

Each Droply collection is built around a seasonal creative theme.

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Themes are intentionally open-ended and designed to inspire interpretation rather than restrict creativity.

 

Artists are invited to respond in a way that feels authentic to their practice.

 

Example themes may include:

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Still

Gathering

Fragments

Grounded

Soft Beginnings

Ritual

Warmth

What If?​

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5. Submission Requirements

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Selected artists will be asked to provide:

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3–5 original works

Title of each work

Medium

Dimensions

Price (within approved bands)

Artist bio

Artist statement

Social media / website links

High-quality images of each work

 

All images must accurately represent the work.

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To ensure consistency and a high-quality presentation across the platform, all submitted artworks must meet the following requirements:

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Images must be high resolution

Images must be taken in, natural lighting

Artwork must be photographed against a clean white or neutral background

No heavy filters, mockups, or digital alterations

Edges of the artwork should be clearly visible and in focus

 

Poor-quality images may result in the submission being declined or delayed.

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6. Pricing Structure

 

Droply operates within curated pricing bands to ensure accessibility for collectors while fairly compensating artists.

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Artists select pricing within the approved ranges based on experience, materials, and practice.

 

Pricing Bands

Band A: $150 – $250
Band B: $250 – $500
Band C: $500 – $950

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In special circumstances, pricing outside these bands may be approved at Droply’s discretion.

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7. Commission Structure

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Droply operates on a commission-based model.

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A 20% commission is charged on the artwork sale price only.

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Commission does not apply to the shipping fee.

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Example:

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Artwork Price: $300

Shipping Fee: $15

Total Paid by Collector: $315

Droply Commission (20% of artwork): $60

Artist Payout (Artwork): $240

Artist Receives Shipping Allocation: $15

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8. Shipping & Fulfilment

 

All artworks are fulfilled directly by the artist. Droply does not store, handle, or dispatch artworks.

 

Shipping Requirements

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Australia-wide shipping only

International shipping not supported

$15 flat-rate shipping charged per order

Artists receive the $15 shipping allocation

 

Artists must ensure:

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Proper packaging for safe transit

Selection of appropriate courier service

Works are protected during shipping

 

Orders must be dispatched within 3–5 business days unless otherwise agreed.

 

Tracking & Proof of Dispatch

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​To ensure transparency and smooth delivery, artists must provide tracking information for every order within 24 hours of dispatch, artists must email Droply with:

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Tracking number

Courier used

Proof of postage or receipt

 

This information will be shared with the collector.

 

Failure to provide tracking may delay artist payouts.

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9. Artist Payment Policy​

 

To protect both artists and collectors, all sales include a 5-business day holding period after confirmed delivery.

 

This allows time for:

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Delivery confirmation

Damage reporting

Order issue resolution

 

If no issues are raised within 5 days of delivery, the sale is marked complete and payout is released.

 

Payouts are processed within 7–14 business days after completion of the holding period.

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10. GST (Tax Responsibility)​

Artists registered for GST must include GST in their pricing and remit it to the ATO independently.

Droply does not calculate, collect, or remit GST on behalf of artists.

Artists not registered for GST are not required to charge GST.​

 

11. Selection Process

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Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

 

Artists and works are selected based on:

Alignment with the seasonal theme

Artistic quality and originality

Cohesion within the collection

Suitability for Droply’s format and vision

 

Droply reserves the right to decline submissions that do not align with the platform.

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12. Artist Responsibilities

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Artists are responsible for:

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Ensuring all works are original

Accurate representation of works

Meeting deadlines

Safe packaging and shipping

Timely dispatch of sold works

Professional communication

 

Artists retain full copyright of their work.

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By joining Droply, artists grant permission for submitted images to be used for:

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Website display

Marketing and social media

Collection promotion

Editorial and press use

 

Artists will always be credited.

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13.Collection Release Structure

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Droply operates through four curated seasonal drops per year rather than continuous open listings.

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Each collection is built around a unique seasonal theme, inviting artists to create and submit work that responds to the concept in their own individual style and medium.

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The four annual collections are designed to provide artists with sufficient time to develop new work while creating anticipation and excitement for collectors.

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This structure is designed to:

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Create excitement and anticipation

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Maintain high-quality curation

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Support thoughtful collection building

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Encourage intentional collecting

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Provide artists with focused promotional opportunities

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Allow artists time to create work specifically for each collection theme

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Annual Drop Schedule

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Autumn Collection

February – March

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Winter Collection

May – June

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Spring Collection

August – September

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Summer Collection
October – November

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Artists selected for a collection will receive theme announcements, submission deadlines, and launch timelines well in advance to allow adequate time for planning and creation.

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By operating through seasonal releases, Droply aims to create a more meaningful and rewarding experience for both artists and collectors, with each collection feeling like a curated exhibition rather than an ongoing marketplace.

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Artwork Listing Duration & Collection Structure

Droply operates through curated seasonal collections rather than permanent, always-changing listings. This approach is designed to create excitement around each launch while also ensuring artists have continued opportunity for sales over time.

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Featured Collection Period

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Each seasonal collection will be featured on the Droply homepage and actively promoted for a set launch period.

During this time, artworks will receive primary visibility across:

• The Droply homepage

• Email marketing campaigns

• Social media promotion

• Collection launch features

This is the main promotional period for each collection.

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Post-Launch (Archive Listing)

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Once a new seasonal collection is released, previous collections will move into the Droply Archive.

Works from past collections will:

• Remain visible on the website

• Continue to be available for purchase (if unsold)

• Be clearly labelled with their original collection name and release date (e.g. “Small Wonders – October 2026”)

• Receive lower promotional priority compared to the current featured collection

This ensures artworks continue to have long-term visibility beyond their initial launch period.

 

Why We Use This Structure

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This model has been designed to support both artists and collectors:

 

For artists:

Provides strong exposure during launch periods

Allows artworks to continue selling after the featured window

Reduces pressure for immediate sales within a short drop period

Builds long-term visibility through ongoing archive presence

 

For collectors:

Creates excitement and urgency around new seasonal releases

Allows ongoing access to past collections they may have missed

Builds a growing library of discoverable artworks over time

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Listing Duration

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Unless otherwise agreed, artworks will remain listed on Droply for up to 12 months from the original release date.

After this period, Droply may:

Remove the artwork from sale, or

Offer the artist the option to renew the listing

Artists may also request removal of their work at any time with written notice, subject to any active orders or commitments.

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​​14. Community Values

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Droply is built on:

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Creativity

Respect

Fair artist treatment​

Community

Originality

Collaboration​ 

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We aim to build a platform where artists feel professionally supported, creatively inspired, and genuinely valued.