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The Castle Gallery

The Castle Gallery

Adjacent to Rothesay's medieval castle, The Castle Gallery is a short walk from the ferry terminal in the town centre. In addition to high quality fine art, the Gallery has a wide range of crafts by award winning designers such as Graham Muir with blown glass, Rob Mulholland with decorative steel and Belltrees Forge who produce hand forged iron work. less

The Crocus Gallery

The Crocus Gallery

Formed in May 2010, Crocus Gallery is an artist run contemporary art gallery displaying a dynamic programme of art exhibitions. Crocus Gallery Group is a not-for-profit organisation run by a committed team of volunteers who direct the exhibition space. 1. Present a rotating schedule of high-quality exhibitions in a range of mediums. 2. Raise the profile of local artists, Crocus Gallery and individual members by offering opportunities to publicly exhibit their work, network and access new audiences. less

The Kludoman Surf

The Kludoman Surf

Featuring Volkswagen Beetles, Vans, Buses, Campers, Splitsceens, Bay Window Campervans, Vanagons, T25's, T4 & T5, Beach Buggies, Kubelwagens, Schwimmwagens, Rat rods, Rat look bus, Rusty Bay Campers, Sambas, Bullis, Surfers, Surf Buses, Surfing Vans, Surfboards, Crazy Cartoon Characters, Tropical Californian, Hawaiian & Moroccan Vintage VW Surf Art scenes, Hibiscus flowers & VW Show Festivals including Busfest. less

Colin Ashby-Pet & Wildlife Artist

Colin Ashby-Pet & Wildlife Artist

If you would like a personalized mug, calendar, key ring, T Shirt or one of the many other items available to you, I am quite willing to do it for you at cost plus p&p. The item would come directly to you from the factory. Just tell me what you want the message to be on the back. I am sure that you would agree that it would make a fantastic gift alongside your portrait. less

British Friends Of The Art

British Friends Of The Art

The British Friends of the Art Museums of Israel (BFAMI) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to support educational programmes run by the Art Museums of Israel. In recent years we have focused our fund-raising endeavours to support educational programmes targeted at more vulnerable social groups, such as children from deprived backgrounds, terminally ill children in hospitals and new immigrants suffering from negative social stigma to name a few. less

Lund Gallery

Lund Gallery

Opened in September 2005 and extended in 2009, Lund Gallery is the Studio Gallery of established lansdcape artist Debbie Loane. In addition to showing Debbie's own work, the Gallery takes pride in exhibiting what it believes to be the best contemporary arts, ceramics and crafts from across the UK for collectors to view and purchase. The gallery occupies converted barns on a smallholding 25 minutes drive north from York, just outside the market town of Easingwold. less

Grimaldi & Galloway

Grimaldi & Galloway

Studied at High Wycombe School of Art and The Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, Oxford. Moved to Yorkshire in 1996. Works in various media, including: wood, metal, oil, acrylic, watercolur and pastels. Portfolio includes: abstract expressionist landscapes (inspired by the Yorkshire landscape), figurative work and still life. Discovered textiles on moving to Yorkshire in 1996. less

L & V Art & Design

L & V Art & Design

In addition we also showcase works by a small group of contemporary British artists. We are committed to sourcing exceptional pieces of high quality and stunning design; our philosophy is simple: if we love it we buy it. Between us we have over thirty five years' experience in the international art world and we have applied our extensive knowledge and expertise to create a unique gallery at the Old Imperial Laundry in Battersea, London. less

Plymouth Arts Centre

Plymouth Arts Centre

It's a cinema, it's a gallery, it's a cafe - it's Plymouth's cultural HQ and the centre of the city's artistic life. With a range of bold exhibitions and projects that aim to bring local people together, Plymouth Arts Centre has a reputation for innovation. less

Oil Paintings By Gosia Kryk

Oil Paintings By Gosia Kryk

Gosia Kryk is based in London and produces oil paintings. Gosia chose oil paintings as a way to express herself. Years of designer's work have strongly influenced her idea of creation and her oil painting process aims towards a two-dimensional piece of applied art. Where did you train? What did training teach you and what do you wish it had taught you? I graduated from the State Art Secondary School in Naleczow and the Gdansk Academy of Fine Arts. Mainly I was trained in painting during my study. less

Arts Alive Wales

Arts Alive Wales

Crickhowell, Powys, Wales, NP8 1DG

Arts Alive Wales is an educational arts charity based in Crickhowell, South Powys. We are driven by a passion for using the arts to engage, inspire, and enhance the quality of life of people in our local communities. We work across Mid and South East Wales with professional artists to provide opportunities for active participation in the arts, particularly for children, young people and vulnerable groups. less

Depingo Art Gallery

Depingo Art Gallery

Artist David Pinkett was born in Nottinghamshire in 1961 and has always been fascinated by art. His inspiration for art comes from his father and photography from his grandfather on his mothers side. He developed skills as a model maker which led to him construction exclusive models for eminent figures in F1 motorsport, from this he worked on a variety of projects for high profile clients. He first exhibited art works at a local open exhibition in Nottinghamshire, in the early 1990's. less

Pickwick Gallery

Pickwick Gallery

We offer an interesting and varied selection of genuine antique prints and maps at reasonable prices. At Meridien Maps we aim to provide the highest possible level of customer service and we are particular in all aspects of our business which includes the quality of the products we sell. BEATRIX POTTER - Early and 1st edition prints from most of the popular stories including Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Flopsy Bunnies, Jemima Puddle-Duck etc. less

Windsor Artist

Windsor Artist

Patrick Palmer is a modern master of figurative art. His post-romantic nudes are not only exquisitely painted, but also dreamy, delicate and suggestive. They only hint at sensuality and evoke fantasy in the subtle and elegant manner that distinguishes art from pornography. less

London Art Therapy

London Art Therapy

My name is Amanda Wright and I have been painting since I left Chelsea College of Art in 1980. I have a BSc in Psychology from Birkbeck College and an MA in Art Therapy from Goldsmiths College. I have been practising as an Art Therapist since 2001. I am registered with BAAT to practice privately and also with the HPC. I have completed a 3 year Infant Observation course with BAP and am a member of the C.G. Jung Analytical Psychology Club. 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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