Questions before you register or transfer a .GALLERY?
Helpful answers for artists, photographers, galleries, museums, studios, exhibitions, archives, and multi-site portfolios.
Who is the strongest fit for a .GALLERY domain?
Artists, photographers, galleries, museums, studios, exhibition organizers, collectors, curators, and visual archives can use it when displaying creative work is central to the project.
Should I use an artist name, gallery brand, or collection title?
Use the established artist or gallery name when audiences already know it. A collection, exhibition, medium, city, or archive title can distinguish a focused project, but avoid suggesting representation or ownership rights you do not hold.
What information should accompany work in an online gallery?
Publish the creator, title, date, medium, dimensions, edition details, image credits, copyright status, availability, and any relevant provenance or exhibition history.
What should an exhibition .GALLERY site publish?
State the exhibition dates, venue, opening hours, ticket or booking rules, accessibility information, participating artists, image-use policy, contact details, and any age or entry restrictions.
Can I publish artwork or photography images on a .GALLERY website?
Only when you own the rights or have permission or a valid license. Credit creators and photographers, respect moral rights and privacy, document usage terms, and avoid implying that represented work is available for sale without authorization.
Does a .GALLERY domain prove authenticity or artist representation?
No. The domain describes the format or category but does not authenticate artwork, establish provenance, prove museum status, or confirm that a gallery represents an artist. Publish verifiable evidence separately.
How should a gallery protect visitor and collector information?
Use HTTPS, collect only necessary contact, booking, membership, or purchase details, restrict staff access, secure payment and mailing-list integrations, and explain how personal data is used and retained.
Can I transfer a .GALLERY domain without losing portfolio email?
Usually yes with planning. Record nameservers, MX records, verification records, portfolio hosting, booking or sales integrations, and renewal ownership before using the NiceNIC transfer page.
How can I compare names for artists, exhibitions, and collections?
Use the single-name search or bulk registration section for artist, gallery, exhibition, collection, medium, city, archive, and campaign variations. Gallery networks can use the reseller API for supported portfolio operations.