Does the idea of approaching a gallery make you tremble in your boots? Guest blogger Ruth Soller shares her 7 step process that has earned representation for her in two new galleries this year – alongside nationally known artists. [...]
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Deep Thought Thursday: What do you think of co-op galleries? Why? What has informed the opinion you have? [...] There is no doubt that art is sold through different avenues than it was 5 or 10 years ago. Deep Thought Thursday: What do the art galleries of the future look like? What do galleries need to do to stay relevant? [...] In the Pricing Your Art with Confidence program, Debby Williams and I stressed several times (Debby delivered the drill down) that you should never ever undersell your galleries. Artist Cherilyn SunRidge asked for clarification. I thought I’d share my responses here. [...] How does an artist end a relationship with a gallery if it is not going well? How do you keep it civil and friendly while looking for another gallery in that same city? [...] The Art Newspaper recently reported that the gallery system is structurally weak. How are your galleries doing? [...] Want to make your gallery even happier that they’re doing business with you? Send them business! Here’s how. [...] You may think that galleries, curators, and critics have the power. And they do. They have as much power as you give them. You’re in charge of your career. It’s the first of the 6 Principles of No-Excuse Self-Promotion. [...] The most important lesson guest blogger Kesha Bruce learned from opening a gallery was that a gallery is not a substitute for using your contact list and taking care of your biggest supporters. [...] 
Guest blogger and gallerist Maren Bargreen says “Artists of all levels of talent and experience don’t know how to approach galleries. It’s a rampant annoyance in our industry, and one issue that is easily solved.” Advice for how artists can avoid mistakes and bruised egos. [...] |
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