How can I add custom questions to my call?
1. Navigate to Your Call
Go to Calls → [Your Call Name] → Edit Call
If creating a new call, click Create New Call first.
2. Scroll to the Custom Questions Section
On the call edit page, scroll down until you see "Custom Questions"
3. Click "Add Question"
Click the blue "Add Question" button to create your first question.
A new question card will appear with several fields:
4. Fill in the Question Details
Question Text (required)
- What you want to ask artists
- Example: "What are your shipping preferences?"
- Keep it short and clear
Question Type (required)
Choose from the dropdown:
| Type | Description | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Short answer, single line | You set the max length (50–2,000 characters) |
| Textarea | Long answer, multiple lines | You set the max length (50–2,000 characters) |
| Yes/No | Binary choice | — |
| Multiple Choice | Radio buttons, pick one | 2–20 options, each up to 200 characters |
| Checkboxes | Checkboxes, pick multiple | 1–20 options, each up to 200 characters |
Applies to (required)
- Entry — question appears once on the Application Details page (for the whole submission)
- Piece — question appears for each artwork on the Upload page
Required (checkbox)
- Check this box if artists must answer before they can submit
- Leave unchecked for optional questions
Options (only for Multiple Choice and Checkboxes)
- Enter one option per line
- Example:
May 1-5,May 6-10,May 11-15
Tip: A single required checkbox with one option (like "I agree to the display terms") works well for consent or terms verification.
5. Add More Questions (Optional)
Click "Add Question" again to add another question. Questions appear in the order you create them.
6. Delete a Question (If Needed)
Each question card has a "Delete Question" button at the bottom.
Warning: If artists have already submitted answers, deleting a question will orphan those answers (they're saved but no longer displayed).
7. Save Your Call
Scroll to the bottom and click "Save Call". Your custom questions are now live — artists will see them when they apply.
What Happens Next?
- Artists see your questions when they start their application
- Entry-level questions appear on the Application Details page; piece-level questions appear alongside each artwork on the Upload page
- Answers are saved when artists submit or save drafts
- You can view answers in Entry Detail or download them via CSV export (answers appear as automatic columns)
For an overview of question types, best practices, and how artists experience them, see What are Custom Questions?