Artwork Not Modifiable / Artwork options grayed out

Hey There ~
I have searched forums and tried a bunch of different suggestions and I still can't manually add artwork to my iTunes Library.
Artwork in question is saved to my desktop as a JPG.
I have read/write permissions on all things related to iTunes.
The square on the bottom left indicates that the ARTWORK IS NOT MODIFIABLE.
I select the entire album, get info, click on artwork box, opens window, choose the file from my desktop and it places it in the square.
It does not save.
If I get info for a single track, the ARTWORK tab is grayed out and unavailable.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance

Lv4Tunes wrote:
I have read/write permissions on all things related to iTunes.
try this:
in finder, right-click on your iTunes music folder and +get info+. unlock the little padlock (you may have to enter your admin password). next, click on the little gear-shaped icon and +*apply to enclosed items*+ like so
you may also give everyone read & write access. if this doesn't help, try the same on your iTunes folder (not just the iTunes music folder).

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