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Ffin Y Parc Gallery

Ffin Y Parc Gallery

Llanrwst, Conwy, Wales, LL26 0PT

We have two luxury holiday cottages in the out buildings, Perfect for that quite getaway close to fantastic mountains and long wooded walks. Not to mention a six bedroom Country House and a fantastic wine bar. Apart from our regular exhibition launches, Ffin y Parc Gallery has many other plans to host a variety of exciting events including Jazz Evenings. If you would like to be kept informed please add your details to "contact us" above. less

Lemonade Gallery

Lemonade Gallery

Lemonade Gallery is a progressive and independent UK gallery representing emerging artists from Europe and the USA. Our artists make work firmly routed in the 21st century, making work using a wide range of media from painting to animated gifs and fashion, and exploring what it means to be alive in a connected, diverse global community. less

The Dolby Gallery

The Dolby Gallery

Established in 2000 by artists Simon & Gillian Dolby, who met at Cambridge Ruskin School of Art in the 70′s, The Dolby Gallery shows an eclectic selection of contemporary and more traditional art including hand made jewellery, ceramics, pottery, fused glass, hand made furniture, original paintings, and prints. The work we show is diverse and is by artists from all over the country. We mainly show work by well established professional artists but are always on the look out for new talent. less

Gateway Gallery

Gateway Gallery

We specialise in paintings by Modern British Artists, particularly those who are grouped together under the label "The Northern School ". Directed by Martin Regan FRSA, our aim is to serve the needs of all art lovers; from those looking for a one-off painting to serious collectors. less

Karenclarkefineart

Karenclarkefineart

The deeply felt relationship with the landscape is the underlining theme of Karen's work. Many of the paintings reflect on the concept of "enclosed landscapes " captured within the painted surface. These landscapes are inhabited by ephemeral objects, which articulate notions of space and time, expressing both emotional and cognitive links between artist, reality and memory. less

Bedford Creative Arts

Bedford Creative Arts

Bedford Creative Arts is a contemporary arts charity. We deliver a programme of artist commissions and residencies, events, projects, and workshops that cater for a wide audience and provide new opportunities for artists. We commission artists who want to make new work in response to people and places and whose work involves other people. Art made in public and community spaces by artists who actively encourage participation in their work. less

Paul Padmore Paintings

Paul Padmore Paintings

Welcome to my website and art gallery where you'll find a few examples of my work. Where work is shown as not framed this is reflected in the price. Frames can be ordered to suit your own decor and budget or you can purchase work unframed. Unless otherwise stated, all art work is FOR SALE so have a look and make sure you get in touch if you are interested in any purchase. Of course, I sign all my paintings but prints (signed upon request) are also available of all work, whether sold or not. less

Rowles Fine Art

Rowles Fine Art

Rowles Fine Art are one of the largest UK Fine Art dealers of 19th-21st century British and European paintings and sculptures, located in the historic market town of Ludlow, Shropshire and in Welshpool on the Shropshire-Powys border. Its extensive range of fine art available for sale includes oil paintings, watercolours and drawings, as well as beautiful bronze sculptures. less

The Edenbridge Galleries

The Edenbridge Galleries

Situated on the Kent/Surrey borders, The Edenbridge Galleries offers a unique concept in the world of antiques and fine art. All our specialists boast a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and all are members of the two leading associations, The British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) and The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers (LAPADA). less

AD Antiques

AD Antiques

AD Antiques was formed in 1997 by Alison Davey. Now based in the North Cotswolds, AD Antiques is a well established business with an International reputation for selling some of the rarest and most sought after examples of British Art Pottery. Our website provides information on our business and an up to date stock list along with detailed images. We are always delighted to provide additional information and detailed condition reports on items displayed. less

Sherborne House Arts

Sherborne House Arts

Sherborne House Arts (SHA) develops and curates visual arts exhibitions and projects. Whilst preparing for an eventual return to curating the programme at Sherborne House, SHA is continuing to present visual arts in the region through our partner projects b-side and Ex Lab. For more details on these and other visual arts exhibitions and events see The White Room and Current Projects. See also Evolver magazine and website for visual arts and performance listings in the region. less

Carina Haslam Art

Carina Haslam Art

Carina established CARINA HASLAM ART (CHA) in London twelve years ago and then in 2011 opened in this small but well stocked gallery in Great Missenden. Now in its 12th year, the gallery exhibits life-sized bronzes, land and seascapes and semi-abstract work. These pieces are purchased by clients including Flemings bank, Fortnum and Mason, Nicky Haslam, The House of Lords and many private collectors around the world. less

Baliartbali Art Studios

Baliartbali Art Studios

Bali impressive collection of original Artwork is drenched with colourful art that is created from her deep imagination. If you are an Art collector looking for that truly unique piece of art that is brought to life you are in the right place. Bali art has opened the door to those art Enthusiast looking to purchase her original work. less

Alan Hayball Artist

Alan Hayball Artist

Al is a pencil artist, and also paints bright colourful canvases. He is inspired by the landscape and animals along the Dorset coast. Each drawing or painting has its own unique appeal either for its free- flowing pencil style or its vibrant colours. Dogs, hares, sheep, square cows, and many other animals are all given the Al Hayball treatment. less

The Welfare

The Welfare

Swansea, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1JJ

The Welfare - Ystradgynlais is an arts and community centre situated in the Swansea Valley. A versatile venue offering conference and private hire facilities as well as popular entertainment. With music, live theatre performances, regular cinema, specialist film screenings and weekly community events. The Welfare has something the whole family can enjoy. 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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