Collections on mnartists.org are online "exhibitions" assembled by mnartists.org staff, writers, and invited curators; mnartists.org members and artists may also create collections, which they may make "public" or designate as "private".  The items in a collection consist of artworks, artists, organizations, or articles already on mnartists.org.

REGISTRATION IS FREE
Registration is required to use the mnartists.org Collection feature. You can register by clicking the Join link at the top of every page.

USING THE COLLECTIONS FEATURE
To put something in a Collection, start by searching or browsing through the site. When an item interests you, click the Add to Collection button. A new window will open with the option prompting you to add the item to a new collection or to a collection you've already begun. Once you have created a collection you can continue to add items to it as you wish.

By utilitzing the "Manage Your Collections" link in your account profile, you may edit and augment your existing collections: remove items or change their sequence, add an introductory "curator's statement" about your collection, and provide annotations or statements for each item included; you can also add related external links and choose a background color for your collections.

Some tips:

• For collections you intend to be viewable by and of interest to the public, keep in mind that most people tend to lose interest after about 30 collected items. 
• Member-made collections are a fantastic tool to promote your or your colleagues' exhibitions, performances, or new series -- any work you'd like to call attention to. In addition, mnartists.org staff regularly pull "member-made" collections into the featured collection rotation which appears on the homepage. If you'd like your collections considered for the "featured collection" homepage rotation, send your query, along with a link to your collection to: editor@mnartists.org.
• If you're creating a collection for a time-sensitive event, it's a good idea to put, front and center and in bold-type, the event's details, including the name of the event, location, date, time, and ticket information (if applicable). 
• Take advantage of the annotations feature! In addition to the introductory statement, those smaller, appended notes are a great way to provide context and additional information about pieces of artwork you've collection. (Simple HTML coding in the "statement" boxes allows you to add links and text formatting, as well.)