Image Upload Guidelines
The Society of Art does not accept sexually explicit or adult content, including but not limited to:
- Sexual activity (real or implied)
- Sexually charged scenes or poses
- Images showing sexual arousal
- Explicit or sexualised bondage themes
- Use or depiction of sex toys
We recognise that interpretations of art can vary. However, the Society of Art is focused on professional life drawing practice, not sexual or erotic imagery. While artistic intent is considered, all content must align with the purpose and values of the platform.
The Society of Art reserves the right to remove images, adjust visibility, or restrict upload privileges where guidelines are repeatedly ignored. Decisions regarding image suitability are final.
These guidelines exist to protect the integrity of the community and ensure a safe, professional space for artists, life models, and organisers to connect and collaborate with confidence.
Images Generally Unacceptable on the Society of Art
To maintain a professional, respectful, and trustworthy environment, the Society of Art does not permit certain types of images. Content listed below may be removed, and repeated breaches may result in restricted or suspended upload privileges. If you are unsure whether an image is appropriate, please contact us for guidance before uploading.
The following content is generally unwelcome on the Society of Art platform:
- Images using mobile phone, social media, or novelty filters that distort appearance and undermine professional presentation
- Any spreading or emphasis of genitalia or the anus (applies to all genders)
- Images where the central focus is sexually explicit posing, including spread-leg imagery deemed gratuitous or without artistic merit
- Visible or implied sexual arousal, including erections
- Ejaculation, real or implied
- Images where genitalia are the main subject
- Depictions of urination, real or implied
- Extreme or explicit bondage imagery
- Images including sex toys
- Sexual penetration or oral sex, whether real or implied
- Extreme gore or graphic violence
- Any image showing physical interaction between an artist and a model, or where it appears this may be the case
- Scenes depicting cutting, dismemberment, or similar harm
- Any images that violate UK and international laws, including prohibited images involving children
- Images of children that would be considered NSFW or adult in nature
- Images consisting solely of logos
- Images created primarily to advertise external websites, services, or platforms
- Flyers, posters, or promotional images for events or castings (please use the dedicated Events or Castings features instead)
These guidelines exist to ensure the Society of Art remains a focused platform for life drawing professionals and creatives. All uploaded images should reflect artistic practice, professionalism, and respect for the wider community. The Society of Art reserves the right to make final decisions regarding image suitability.
Yes, nude photographs created for genuine artistic purposes are welcome on the Society of Art. As a platform dedicated to life drawing and professional artistic practice, we recognise nudity as an essential and respected part of life modelling and visual arts. Nude images are acceptable when they are presented thoughtfully, respectfully, and clearly within an artistic or educational context, rather than for sensational or sexualised purposes.
All nude content must comply with our Image Upload Standards and relevance to your profile type. Images that are explicit, gratuitous, or do not demonstrate clear artistic intent may be removed.
All images uploaded to the Society of Art must comply with our Image Upload Guidelines. Before uploading, members should ensure their content is appropriate for the platform and that the correct image safety and visibility settings have been selected.
Please note that image guidelines vary across different websites, publications, and platforms. What may be acceptable elsewhere may not be suitable for the Society of Art. To maintain a professional, respectful, and inclusive environment for the life drawing community, all members are required to follow the Society of Art’s image upload standards when sharing their work.
When uploading images to the Society of Art, you must either be the creator of the work or have clear permission from the copyright holder to share it.
Your portfolio should be curated with care and common sense. It is a professional space designed to showcase your skills, style, and approach within the life drawing community, helping others understand how you work and whether they may wish to collaborate with you. Portfolios are not intended for unrelated or random images, but for work that genuinely represents your artistic practice and role within the Society of Art.
Networking
Yes, models can contact artists through the members directory, which is accessible via the tab located in your profile area.
You can share your Society of Art profile on social media by using your unique profile URL:
https://societyof.art/profile/member/your_username/
Simply copy and paste this link into your social media bio, post, or message to showcase your work and profile.
If you don’t remember your username, go to Your Profile, click Settings, and you’ll find your username listed under Account Details. Once you have it, sharing your profile is quick and easy.
The Society of Art is an international platform designed for the global life drawing community. While some members and activities may be based in specific countries or regions, the platform is open to life models, artists, and art event organisers from anywhere in the world. Our aim is to support creative professionals globally by providing a shared space to connect, collaborate, and showcase their work across borders.
Support
User Guidelines
The Blog feature allows members of the Society of Art to share their knowledge, experiences, and creative insights directly on the platform. Using a simple submission form, users can easily create and publish blog posts without any technical expertise.
Members have full control over how their content is shared. Each blog post can be written using either a rich text editor or plain text, and users may upload a featured image to visually enhance their posts. Blog entries appear under the “Blogs” tab on the author’s profile, displaying the featured image, title, excerpt, and number of comments.
Privacy is flexible and fully customisable. Users can choose who can view each post — Public, Group, Friends, or Private — allowing content to be shared as widely or selectively as desired. Authors will also receive notifications whenever someone comments on their blog, helping to encourage engagement and discussion.
This feature is designed to support meaningful conversation, knowledge-sharing, and creative expression within the Society of Art community.
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The Friends feature provides a powerful way for members of the Society of Art to build closer connections within the community. Alongside user groups, it introduces an additional layer of privacy and interaction, allowing members to share content more selectively and meaningfully.
Members can send and receive friend requests directly from profile pages and manage their connections through the Friends tab. Friend requests appear as notification cards, where recipients can accept or delete them. Once a request is accepted, the sender receives a notification, keeping both parties informed. Users can also view all sent and received requests, cancel pending requests, or remove connections at any time. Batch selection is supported to make managing larger friend lists simple and efficient.
Being connected as friends enables members to share blog posts and other content specifically with their friends, offering greater control over visibility and engagement. Users can also initiate private conversations with any of their friends directly from the friends list, helping to encourage collaboration and communication.
This feature is designed to support trusted connections, personalised sharing, and a more connected experience across the Society of Art community.
The Messaging feature allows members of the Society of Art to communicate privately with one another in a secure and easy-to-use environment. Each user has a dedicated messaging area within their profile, where conversations with multiple members can be managed efficiently.
Conversations can be started directly by clicking the “Message” button on any member’s profile or by composing a new message and entering @username in the recipient field. An intelligent autofill system helps users quickly find and select the correct recipient. All messages are time-stamped and display the sender’s live status, showing whether they are online or offline.
The messaging interface is designed for clarity and ease of use. The left panel displays a list of all conversations along with the most recent activity, while the right panel shows the messages within the selected conversation. Messages appear in chat-style bubbles with user avatars, creating a familiar and intuitive experience. Members can use plain text and smilies to express themselves and may delete conversations at any time.
New message notifications are delivered in real time, with a badge showing unread message counts in the Messages tab, ensuring users never miss an update.
This integrated messaging system supports meaningful connections, collaboration, and communication across the Society of Art community.
The Photo Portfolio feature allows members of the Society of Art to showcase their work clearly, professionally, and in a way that reflects their role within the life drawing community. Each portfolio should focus on content relevant to the member’s profile type, whether as a life model, artist, or art event organiser. This ensures that anyone viewing a portfolio can immediately understand a member’s experience, style, and expertise without having to sift through unrelated content. Keeping portfolios focused also enhances visibility when members are discovered through searches and recommendations.
For work that falls outside a member’s current profile focus, there are flexible options. Members can create Albums aligned with different creative roles, allowing them to share this work appropriately while still connecting with relevant opportunities. This approach keeps portfolios accurate while enabling members to represent the full range of their creative practice within the Society of Art.
By providing a clear and professional platform for sharing work, the Photo Portfolio system promotes transparency, professionalism, and meaningful connections. Members can present their work with confidence, celebrate their creativity, and be discovered for the skills they most want to highlight.
To change your profile picture, first click on your current profile photo. Then select Update Image. A new window will appear – simply click on Change Image and choose the new picture you’d like to use. For best visibility choose square image with minimum size of 200 x 200 pixels Related Article: https://societyof.art/2025/11/17/how-to-use-your-dashboard/