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Tate Modern Staff Entrance

Tate Modern Staff Entrance

London Bridge, South East London, London, SE1 9

This major retrospective charts Hepworth's progress from her earliest surviving carvings to the large-scale bronzes of the 1960s. Members are at the heart of Tate and every year provide vital support for our work. Become a Tate Member and enjoy unlimited free entry to all exhibitions, the use of our elegant Members Rooms, invitations to exclusive talks and events, and much more. less

Gallery 23

Gallery 23

Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands, SK17 6AL

Welcome to Gallery 23 specialists in original fine art, ceramics and photography. We have two galleries one based in Stalybridge and our recently opened gallery in the lovely Derbyshire spa town of Buxton. In addition to our display of fantastic art work we also offer a bespoke framing service at both galleries. The Stalybridge Gallery holds weekly Art Classes suitable for both beginners and anyone wanting to brush up on their art skills. less

Hang-Up

Hang-Up

Stoke Newington, North London, London, N16 7PB

Hang-Up is an East London based contemporary art gallery located in the vibrant and bohemian neighbourhood of Stoke Newington. The gallery presents a dynamic exhibition program of fresh and forward thinking work from our roster of artists, photographers and makers. We show both young artists at the early stages of their careers alongside established names from the art world. less

Hopkinson

Hopkinson

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG2 3AJ

Situated next door to the train station and just a stone's throw from the city centre, we are home to three floors of vintage and antique wonders. Spend an afternoon snooping to your hearts content and stop off for a slice of cake or a light lunch in our charming tea bar. As a space for supporting local businesses and creative industries, Hopkinson is diverse and ever changing. less

Rum's Eg Gallery

Rum's Eg Gallery

Romsey, Hampshire, South East England, SO51 8GY

Filling all three floors of a listed building at 27 Bell Street, Rum's Eg boasts a contemporary gallery with an extensive selection of work including: jewellery, ceramics, paintings, prints, soft furnishings, wooden and glass gifts and an unrivalled selection of greetings cards and design-led gifts. We also have a large creative workshop space and our own Art Cafe serving delicious drinks, homemade cakes and light lunches. less

i-DAT

i-DAT

Plymouth, Devon, South West England, PL4 8AA

Located within the Faculty of Arts at Plymouth University, it has been delivering world class cultural activities since 1998. It continues to evolve its programme of activities, pushing the boundaries of digital arts / creative media practice. It generates playful opportunities for research, production and collaboration and makes technological innovations accessible to artists and audiences. less

Yorkshire Artspace, Persistence Works

Yorkshire Artspace, Persistence Works

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, S1 2BS

Yorkshire Artspace is one of the largest and most established studio providers in the UK, currently offering affordable workspace to over 140 artists and craftspeople in 4 buildings in Sheffield. We aim to be a centre of excellence for the support of artists and makers by providing good quality affordable studio space, tailored professional development programmes and raising the profile of artists and their practices locally, nationally and internationally. less

Market Place Gallery

Market Place Gallery

Olney, Buckinghamshire, South East England, MK46 4AJ

We are situated on the picturesque Market Place in beautiful Olney, Buckinghamshire. Housed in a remarkable Georgian building, we show and sell carefully selected workmade by independent craftspeople, including original paintings, prints, ceramics, pottery glass and jewellery. It's easy to park on the Market Square. less

King's Lynn Arts Centre

King's Lynn Arts Centre

King's Lynn, Norfolk, East England, PE30 1HA

At King's Lynn Arts Centre we are committed to embedding environmental sustainability at the heart of our business, both in our own ethos and in our commercial interactions externally. As an organization we intend to raise awareness in our audience and to lead by example so as to evidence sustainability to unlock new funding sources. less

Fine Art Consultancy

Fine Art Consultancy

Hampstead, North West London, London, NW3 5PS

FINE ART CONSULTANCY are established in Tokyo and London and are recognized as one of the UK's leading promoters of British and Japanese contemporary artists moving easily between the two cultures. During recent years we have been showing our small stable of artists successfully throughout the States, the UK and in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore. Clients respond to the pared down aesthetic and quality of these mid-career artists whose reputations continue to grow. less

Wildwood Gallery

Wildwood Gallery

Thetford, Norfolk, East England, IP24 2QX

A picture frame is a kind of container added to a picture in order to enhance it, make it easier to display and to protect it. Picture frames have traditionally been made of wood, which is still the commonest material, although other materials are also used, including aluminium, plastics or polystyrene. A picture frame may be of any colour or texture, but gildingis common, especially on older frames. Some picture frames have elaborate mouldings which may relate to the subject matter. less

Watts Gallery

Watts Gallery

Guildford, Surrey, South East England, GU3 1DQ

Discover a unique arts heritage site, steeped in history and Arts & Crafts charm, nestled in the Surrey Hills. Widely regarded as Watts's most accessible and timeless work. Learn more about the painting that has inspired the transformation of the gallery, launched political careers and inspired a nation. less

Goff Danter Art Studio

Goff Danter Art Studio

Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, Wales, NP23 4AG

Goff was born in 1949 in the small South Wales town of Brynmawr, where his artistic interests were first noticed and encouraged by his very supportive art teacher, Ken Jones, at the local grammar school. On leaving school, Goff trained at the West of England college of Art, Bristol, Cardiff College of Art and Cardiff University. He then taught at St Illtyd's College, Cardiff until moving into the management of education for a number of local authorities in South East Wales. less

The Artful Gallery

The Artful Gallery

Haslemere, Surrey, South East England, GU27 3PY

After a successful business career in the design and marketing world, David decided to retire to spend more time in a purely creative role. A course at Schumacher College in Dartington inspired him to rekindle his early passion for art in all its forms. He now enjoys painting, life drawing and sculpting, mainly in stone. less

French Art Studio

French Art Studio

South Kensington, South West London, London, SW7 4QT

She holds Masters degrees in Economics from La Sorbonne University and from the London School of Economics. After working as a business consultant, she launched >french art studio in 2006 leveraging strong personal connections with the French art scene. He graduated in management from Bordeaux business school and has held various management roles for major financial services companies. He loves and collects contemporary art. 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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