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Goldmark Gallery

Goldmark Gallery

This is Mike Goldmark. And this is the Goldmark Gallery in Uppingham, Rutland, England's smallest county. The legendary Mike Goldmark, who writer Iain Sinclair described as a 'one man Arts Council'. Second-hand bookshop owner turned art dealer and 'England's most occasional publisher'. less

Paul Mellor Art

Paul Mellor Art

Paul is an accomplished pastel painter and watercolourist. He has exhibited widely in the United Kindom and has collectors of his work worldwide. He has recently diversified into photography and aims to capture stunning images of our glorious countryside. Paul is available for, greeting card supply, (wholesale or retail), architectural artwork, photographic commissions for private or commercial clients, and pet portraits. less

Eagle Gallery

Eagle Gallery

We show a wide range of work embracing ceramics, glass, jewellery, sculpture, printmaking, collage and photography, as well as painting in oils, watercolour, acrylics and other media. The aim was to create an artist-run gallery with an informal, visitor friendly environment. Eagle Bookshop has supported and sponsored Eagle Gallery from its beginning and continues to do so. less

Wigton's Fountain Gallery

Wigton's Fountain Gallery

The Fountain Gallery is owned and run as a co-operative venture by the Artists who exhibit their work there. From the unspoilt beauty of the Solway Firth and the historic towns bordering the Irish Sea to the world famous Lake District, the lush pastures of the Eden valley and the bleak beauty of Hadrians Wall, inspiration is around every corner. Be warned - you might feel compelled to visit us here - and we would make you most welcome! less

Caterham Galleries

Caterham Galleries

In our gallery we display original art from established and well-known artists as well as local and lesser known artists. Displayed below are a small selection from our stock - click on an image if you would like more detail. Our shop and gallery on two floors exhibit a wide and varied range of modern, traditional and contemporary art. We stock a broad choice of original watercolours, oil paintings and mixed media, engravings; limited edition and giclee prints. less

Foxlowe Arts Centre

Foxlowe Arts Centre

Leek's arts centre is housed in the historic building, Foxlowe, at the top of Leek's market place. Foxlowe Arts Centre opened its doors in December 2011 and has already gained a strong following from the local community and is attracting attention from further afield as well. Funded by individuals' pledges, donations and trading proceeds and with the majority of the staff volunteering, this is truly a community arts centre for the people of Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands. less

Earl Arts Centre

Earl Arts Centre

Earl Arts is an emerging arts organisation based at Earl Mill, Oldham. We aim to develop a thriving in-house arts community which encompasses all art forms under one roof. Our vision is to develop a number of distinct but related arts hubs based on a number of core values. Earl Arts has a passion for community. We believe that the arts can be used as a tool for social regeneration. less

Aubrey Art Gallery

Aubrey Art Gallery

The gallery was founded by Liz Davies in 2009 and specialises in original prints, drawings and watercolours - pictures to give pleasure - by an eclectic mix of artists including Penny Berry Paterson, Hugh Brandon Cox, Robert Gillmor, Andrew Haslen, Andrew Pitt, John Tookey, Sue Williams and Nat Young. Browse the artist pages and enjoy! less

Hartworks ART

Hartworks ART

Hartworks Art offers a selection of limited edition artworks painted by Artist Greg Hart. Whether you are looking for a set of themed original artworks for your office, a contemporary painting to top off your reception area or just the latest in modern art to display above your sofa at home - you'll find something perfect at Hartworks Art. Greg Hart also offers commissions, so if you have something in mind, choose the Contact us page and have a chat with us! less

Mooch Art Gallery

Mooch Art Gallery

Mooch is an independent online gallery, started with the ethos of making it easy to look for the art you love. We believe that owning an original is a special experience that anyone can enjoy. We offer a 2 week trial period on all our artwork and in some cases offer a home visit where we can bring over a selection of artwork for you to view with no obligation. We scour studios, fairs, art departments, outhouses and dog houses to find the best talent. less

Green Gallery

Green Gallery

This exhibition highlights the dangers of the North Devon coast, the Graveyard of the Atlantic, to shipping from time immemorial to the present day. This coast is infamous for having at least 10 recorded shipwrecks for every mile. Included in this exhibition will be contemporary photographs of what remains of the SS Collier, MS Johanna, the Green Ranger and others. less

The Framers Gallery

The Framers Gallery

The Framers Gallery has been Framing pictures for the people of Wolverhampton for over 20 years now. We are the only picture Framers in Wolverhampton town centre. We offer a personal service that is second to none and has ensured our enduring success. As well as the quality of our work, you'll also find us surprisingly affordable. less

Frank

Frank

We seek out and celebrate the homegrown creativity of the newly fledged, as well as more firmly established practitioners. Handmade prints, drawings and papercuts exist alongside ceramics, jewellery, stationery and books. From time to time a one-person or group show colonises the walls. Frank, then, exists in a hybrid space-somewhere between a gallery and a shop-yet still inhabits a real space: near a harbour, by the sea, in Whitstable on the north Kent coast. We'd be pleased to meet you. less

M1 Fine Art

M1 Fine Art

M1 Fine Art partners with the very best talent from around the world to showcase their artwork to a discerning audience of admirers. Whether an emerging artist or an established name, each and every member of M1's portfolio places an emphasis on quality, ensuring they are considered to be the absolute best in their individual field. less

Mews Art Studio

Mews Art Studio

Mews Art Studio formerly known as Borderline Studios est. 2001 is a working artists studio in Hove with a wide range of ceramics, from the sculptural to the functional, prints and original paintings; Greeting cards & gift wrap, silver and enamelled jewellery; upcycled jewellery made from magazines and books all under one roof. less

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Are you looking for a reputable art gallery to represent you as an artist and sell your art? In fact, many artists will tell you that looking and shopping for an art gallery is a rather overwhelming and even intimidating process. However, finding the best art gallery for your art is very important, actually essential for your career as an artist and your future. Unless there is an art gallery knocking on your door, you will be the one who has to knock on the doors of the art gallery. Beforehand, you have to find the right art gallery, of course. So the process of becoming a profitable or popular artist takes not just a lot of talent, but also a lot of hard work. Learn how to market yourself to the best art gallery and how to find the best art gallery to represent your art and you as an artist in this article.

We help you prepare shopping for art gallery thanks to this useful checklist you can follow:

First things first, you need to be honest to yourself and consider all aspects of your present and future as an artist and as someone looking for a career in art. So before you rush out looking for and shopping for an art gallery, make sure to ask yourself some of the following questions:

• Is my art technically good?

• Is my art good enough to be represented and sold at an art gallery?

• Do I have a recognizable and distinctive style?

• Am I ready to sell my art at an art gallery?

• Do I have a cohesive body of art ready to display at an art gallery?

• Is my art sellable?

• Have I had success selling my art at other occasions, events, and venues that are not art gallery?

• Do I have the time and energy to supply the demand for an art gallery?

• Do I have a blog or a website that showcases and promotes my art as a portfolio?

• Do I have a professional-looking portfolio to offer to an art gallery?

If the answer of all or the majority of these questions is “yes”, then you can continue looking for and contacting art gallery. If you answer to most or all of these questions with a “no”, take your time to think of the required changes, work on yourself as an artist, and consider these aspects above before you look for an art gallery to sell your art. Make sure you are approaching art gallery once you are absolutely ready to do so and don’t put yourself in a vulnerable position. Otherwise, it will help neither your self-esteem nor your ego as an artist.

Now, once you are ready to find an art gallery and contact them, you are probably wondering where to start from. It is important to take enough of your time ahead and have a good idea of the art gallery where you want your art to be displayed and what is the right art gallery to house your art and represent it the best way. Finding an art gallery in your surrounding area can be easily done both online and offline. You can always ask fellow artists or just people you know if they can recommend you or suggest art gallery you can check out and visit. If you are not sure about the reputation of the art gallery or you just want to learn more, you can always contact fellow artists represented by this art gallery and ask for their opinion, etc. A good way to look for an art gallery is by checking online. The majority of the reputable and popular art gallery in your area will, for sure, have a website you can check. Online directory for art gallery such as this one can also be a helpful source of information and contact details.

• Talk to other artists you know and ask them for recommendations and suggestions of an art gallery for you.

• Check out places both online and offline that have ads of an art gallery and the artists they represent

• There is a wide variety of websites of an art gallery. Make sure to check them and look the general image and brand every art gallery is representing itself through. Make sure these particular galleries are a good fit for your art and for you as an artist. In a nutshell, you want to research the type of art the art gallery are focusing on or specialising in and further approach only the art gallery displaying your type or style of art.

• Next, once you narrow down your options, you would like to visit this art gallery personally. Walk-in and feel the atmosphere and if it matches your style as an artist, how the art pieces are hanged or displayed, how the lighting works.

• Then try and visualize your art displayed there. Does it work in your imagination? Does it compare to the rest of the artists and their works represented at this art gallery?

• If a price sheet is not available, ask for it and see if the prices are within your price range.

• Don’t forget to pay close attention to how the staff of this art gallery treats you and are they professional enough, do you feel comfortable discussing your art with them.

It is important to know that reputable and popular art gallery get contacted by a big number of artists on a daily basis. Therefore, you want to stand out and show that you are a suitable artist for them. It is a good way to check ahead of the ‘artist submission policy’ then follow the guidelines. This will make a very good first impression of you since most galleries, especially the more high-end ones, have a very specific submission policy they want you to follow.

Make sure to follow this checklist before and you will feel ready to approach and contact every art gallery near you.

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