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Back Road Artworks

Back Road Artworks

Located in the Downalong area of St Ives and in the former premises of Stevens Fish Shop, Back Road Artworks is an exciting new venture - a large, inviting studio space where eight artists permanently show their paintings but which also offers visitors the opportunity to see them at work. less

Tullie House Garden

Tullie House Garden

Close to the borders of England and Scotland and to the Lake District, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery is a meeting point of the History, Nature and Art in one of Britain's most fascinating regions. The rich collections are a resource of local, regional and national importance. Over the coming months Tullie House is pleased to offer you an exciting range of exhibitions and events. less

Martin Jones Artist

Martin Jones Artist

Based in East Yorkshire, Martin Jones paints vibrant and compelling contemporary landscape paintings in his own distinctive style. His paintings are inspired by the land and sea of the Yorkshire county. Views of coastal seaside towns and harbour villages, rustic rural settings with nature in all it's glory are all influences for his paintings. less

Hartlepool Arts Studio

Hartlepool Arts Studio

It focuses on providing person centered social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs. It grew from an idea created by people attending a social services drop-in centre that catered for people experiencing problems with their mental health. We are pleased to welcome you to our successful, exciting project and would like to invite you to see how Hartlepool Art Studio Ltd has assisted the local community. less

Canvas101

Canvas101

We specialise in all kinds of canvas art and canvas printing solutions including Perspex art, acrylic art, banksy art, canvas art, foam board mounting, photos on canvas and other canvas printing services. Canvas printing is the best way to give your home a modern feel and at the same time it is the best solution to make the picture personal to you. less

The Studio Gallery

The Studio Gallery

The Studio Gallery, Henley-on-Thames, is renowned for its exceptional Bespoke Framing & specialist Printing Services. Framing can be complex, but with expert advice on hand it's easy to bring to life your artwork, artefact, image or idea. With some rare & collectable artworks available, plus design pieces in-house, & more, clients feel inspired when visiting this unconventional studio. The Studio also sources & creates artwork: providing a myriad of choice in many fields of expertise. less

All Saints Garden Art

All Saints Garden Art

The All Saints Garden Art and Craft Market has been part of the Cambridge scene for over thirty years, providing the opportunity for local artists and craftspeople to exhibit in this delightful open-air setting just opposite Trinity College. This friendly market, with the motto "We Make What We Sell" provides a very special opportunity to meet the artists and makers, discuss their work, and to buy unique hand-made products direct from the maker. less

Blueswift Gallery

Blueswift Gallery

Blueswift is an innovative new contemporary art gallery and bespoke picture framers located just off the Ramsgate Royal Harbour. We host multiple exhibitions throughout the year bringing together a vibrant mix of artistic talent from both established and up-and-coming artists. Our quaint gallery is full of beautiful cards, prints, ceramics, jewellery and design craft, which changes regularly throughout the year. less

CADS

CADS

Whether it's arts exhibitions, music performances, film and photography shoots, fashion shows or social meetings, our range of large, versatile, exhibition areas are ideal for hosting any type of activity. All areas, from the warehouse, courtyard, events room, roof terrace, right through to the basement, are available for hire by the day. less

Artmoorhouse

Artmoorhouse

Our aim is to provide a rolling programme of high-profile Fine art and Design exhibitions and events. From internationally acclaimed and well-established artists to emerging talents, ArtMoorHouse strives to engage, inspire and provide a talking point and an ice breaker in the banking and commercial environment. less

Hut 42

Hut 42

The new exhibition includes; images from 'Post to the Coast' creative research workshops, postcard competition winners & runners up. The artwork of 125 students, from 8 schools, that we have been working with as part of the CoastEd arts edcuation programme with local museums. We are regenerating an area in Beach House Park in partnership with Worthing Wildlife. Transforming the unused space into an exciting, educational nature garden using re-cycled objects. less

Art East

Art East

The Art East 133 team has become one of the foremost specialists in contemporary Vietnamese art, having been in business since the mid-1990s in London. The business was set up by Patrick Rochette and Sylvie Skeet to promote and sell contemporary Vietnamese art on the London market. In April 2010 the gallery at 133 Kensington Church Street was opened to provide a smart new location to show the works assembled and offered by Patrick and Sylvie. less

Timothy O'Brien

Timothy O'Brien

Established as a freelance artist for over 25 years, Tim O'Brien offers a creative approach to all aspects of hand produced illustration. Tim has helped raise the profile and sales of clients such as The Westminster Collection, Waddington International Airshow, Flypast and AirForces Monthly. Plus, he has been commissioned by individuals like you to produce paintings and caricatures as unique gifts for weddings, birthdays, retirements and Christmas. less

The ARThouse Gallery

The ARThouse Gallery

We specialise in original paintings and original artist's prints by carefully selected leading contemporary and modern artists. All the works can be viewed by prior arrangement in Bournemouth Town Centre or at your home or business. Our art gallery is conveniently situated in a prime location in the centre of Bournemouth in Dorset within walking distance of The Square between Poole Hill and the Westcliff. There are a large number of Cafes and Restaurants nearby. less

Art At The Works

Art At The Works

Art at The Works is an innovative not-for-profit art gallery created by architect Steve Whettem to provide quality exhibition space in Tavistock, Devon, for selected artists to showcase and market their work. Contemporary and commission-free, Art at The Works has been endorsed by photographer David Bailey, whose contribution of two stunning images formed the centerpiece of the gallery's opening display in November 2010. 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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