How To Get Your Artwork Shown At a Gallery
- October 27, 2009
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Writer
Elliot Feldman
Music
Todd Mazierski
Voice Over Artist
Brandon Potter
For emerging artists, getting artwork in a gallery can seem daunting, but there are many venues available even if you don’t live in a major city.
You Will Need
- A pen and paper
- A portfolio
- Internet access
- Membership in art organizations
- Art school
- Artist friends
- Exhibition space
Step 1: Make list of art galleries
Make a list of local art galleries including addresses and contact information.
Step 2: Visit galleries
Visit galleries and ask gallery owners or representatives about portfolio submission requirements.
Step 3: Select artwork for portfolio
Select artwork for your portfolio. Galleries may require artist portfolios in slide format, as digital files on DVD, or posted online.
Step 4: Enter artwork in juried competitions
Enter artwork in juried exhibition competitions sponsored by galleries or nonprofit organizations.
Some competitions are scams that exist solely for entry fees. Ask questions before submitting work.
Step 5: Join local art organizations
Join local art organizations to network with fellow artists as well as art supporters.
Step 6: Take college art courses
Take art courses at a local college or university. Art classes are prime networking opportunities.
Step 7: Form artist cooperative with friends
Form an artist cooperative with artist friends and create your own exhibition space along with word-of-mouth buzz about your work.
Select cooperative members carefully. Treat this as a business venture and require members to sign a contract.
Step 8: Submit work to online gallery
Submit work to an online art gallery or start your own online gallery.
London’s prestigious Saatchi Gallery sponsors an online gallery aimed at providing a venue for emerging artists worldwide.
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Comments (1)
good, i always want to sell my works, trying to find ways to sell them.. this vedio is very helpful. thanks!
3 months ago by agathagxw
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