Hello and welcome to Art-SX.  We know you may have some questions about the site, especially since there have been a few changes, so this article will help explain some of the things you need to know to help you get the most out of your visit to Art-SX.

Art-SX is for everyone who loves to create not just for those in Essex. Because we are based in Southend-on-sea which is about 35 miles east of London, we named the site on it's location, Essex. Our aim though is to provide online facilities and resources to enable artists and visitors to get a little more from their favourite art form, we also have news on local arts which we present to the international online community, whilst at the same time bringing similar news items back home from other places around the globe for our members to digest.

We support artists by offering free membership, and by not charging commissions on sales of artists work via the site, other ways of support include help with web design, hosting and providing resources and training which in turn will enable you to make the most out of your chosen artform. We also support local Charities and those who use the arts to help others or provide learning for their local communities, you'd be suprised how art has helped others all over the world.  

Just some of the things we offer members... Forum, PMS (private Messaging Service), gallery, write your own news or blog, submit links to our directory, tell others what's on via the events calendar,  submit Poetry, Create free-ads and so much more. 

Art-SX is not funded by any professional bodies, just advertising sponsors so please take a look at our sponsors information. Art in Essex is growing and support is often hard to find, Art-SX has just had it's unofficial 2nd birthday in February 2007 and is fast becoming a very popular site to view the arts. We are also starting some initiatives like art classes and exhibitions (see charity art class story), but it's a big site and currently Stan is the only person working on it full time, so if you could spare some time send us in some arty stories or experiences you have had in the world of art, or perhaps you belong to a club or group associated with the arts, tell us about it and you'll have your own free page on Art-SX. Please make content original and not copied from somewhere off the internet.

Well I hope this helps make your visit to our site just that little more enjoyable, don't forget if your an artist living outside the UK, send us a sample of your work and just maybe, if your lucky, we will offer you a free membership!

If you have more questions please take a look at our FAQ click here