CAR help

The help section contains information and links
to assist you in getting the most of our site.

Using the CAR site

General CAR Information
CAR was designed to be an easy to navigate, content rich resource for artists. The site offers great utility for both registered users and guests.

It is not necessary to create a CAR account to search, browse, or view content on the site. However, you will need to create an account to post content on the site.

Registered users can post listings for events, space and jobs, participate in the forums, and receive other site benefits. Registration is free.

Posting to CAR
Users can post information on CAR for Free. To post a, 'Event", "Call for Entry," a "Job," or a "Space," you must first create an account. Details on posting

Creating a CAR Account
To participate in the CAR community create a new account by clicking the create account link on the user log-in block.
This will take you to the user account screen.

  • Enter a user name (it has to be a unique name -in our system only letters numbers or spaces are allowed. No special characters).
    Ex: robert11
  • Enter a valid email address.
    A password and instructions will be sent to this e-mail address, so make sure it is accurate. You must access the email and follow the instructions to log in as a registered user.
  • We also ask for the following personal information:
    First Name, Last Name and Zip Code.

Note: This information will not be displayed to general users of site. It is collected for demographic analysis purposes only. We respect your privacy. Read our policies to learn more.

Once you have submitted this information an email is sent to the address you provided. Follow the instructions and return to the website to log in.

Edit your account profile
Once you are logged in you will see some new links on the user block.

  • Click on the my account link to access your account information.
  • Click the edit tab to change your personal information or your password.

You may also upload a picture of yourself or your artwork (which will be visible to other users of the site).

  • Click on the Browse button to find a picture on your computer’s drive.
  • Scroll down and click submit when you are finished to upload the picture (the image will be resized and saved with your account information).

 


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