WHAT IS A BADGE?

A badge is a visual distinction that appears on your artist profile.

It validates your identity, achievements, or status on ARTEDUSA.

Badges strengthen your credibility with collectors and galleries.

Some badges are automatic, others are earned through merit.

VERIFIED ARTIST BADGE

This badge certifies that your identity has been verified by ARTEDUSA.

• How to get it: Automatic after your identity document verification
• Criteria: Validated official document + verified bank details
• Visibility: Blue checkmark next to your name across the entire site
• Benefits: Better search ranking, increased buyer trust

If you do not yet have the Verified Artist badge, see the Verification and Certification page.

MERIT BADGES

These badges reward your performance and engagement on ARTEDUSA:

• Top Seller: Over 50 artworks sold in one year
• Emerging Artist: First sale completed within 3 months of registration
• Fast Responder: Responds to buyer messages in less than 24 hours (3-month average)
• Community: Over 1,000 followers on ARTEDUSA
• Exhibitions: At least 5 documented exhibitions on the profile
• Excellence: Average rating above 4.8/5 over a minimum of 20 sales

HOW BADGES ARE DISPLAYED

Badges appear:

On your artist profile page (Badges section)

Next to your name in search results

On your artwork cards

In messages you send

The more badges you accumulate, the more your profile is featured in ARTEDUSA recommendations.

TRACKING YOUR PROGRESS

Go to: Artist space > Profile > Badges section

You will see:

Badges you have earned

Badges in progress (with progress bar)

Criteria for each badge

Example: Top Seller badge -> 32/50 sales completed (64%)