diff --git a/get_artist_art.py b/get_artist_art.py
index ee9a9d1..4293a09 100755
--- a/get_artist_art.py
+++ b/get_artist_art.py
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 import configparser
 import os
+from time import sleep
 import dir_activities 
 import api_calls
 
@@ -38,3 +39,4 @@ for artist in dir_list:
             print(e)
         
         count += 1
+        sleep(1)