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John Denaro Artist

John Denaro Artist

I studied Fine Art at Luton and Stourbridge from 1968 - 1972. On leaving Art School I worked as a psychiatric nurse until 1987 when I became a full-time artist. From 1987 - 1996 I earned my living mainly as a Pavement Artist, travelling to towns and cities throughout the country drawing large scale photo-realist portaits of famous faces and people in the news. I now look back on this period as a kind of apprenticeship for the Self Portrait Workshop. less

Cuckoo Farm Studios

Cuckoo Farm Studios

Cuckoo Farm Studios formed in 1992, in converted farm buildings on the northern outskirts of the historical town of Colchester. We support emerging talent through our Graduate Award Scheme, and we continue to develop artists through professional development. less

Strand Art Gallery

Strand Art Gallery

STRAND ART GALLERY, situated in the heart of beautiful BRIXHAM harbourside, is one of the oldest and largest art galleries in Devon and the West of England, specialising in fine art paintings, by internationally famous local artists, specialising in marine and landscape art, and with emphasis on local Devon views. Established in 1972, its' collection boasts over 400 original paintings for sale at the gallery. less

Affinity Fine Art

Affinity Fine Art

Affinity Fine Art is a contemporary gallery showcasing the work of over thirty British artists. Originally established in Norfolk, the gallery relocated in 2009 to the pretty South Somerset town of Castle Cary. Spread through two rooms (and the courtyard garden when weather permits) the gallery regularly shows work in a variety of media including paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery and textiles with prices ranging from £2.00 to £4000.00. less

BartonGalleries.com

BartonGalleries.com

Barton Galleries has been specialising in very high quality reproductions of fine art since 2002 and have provided thousands of customers with exceptional reproduction oil paintings on canvas. We are able to stretch and frame your oil painting to Fine Art Trade Guild museum standard and deliver a complete work of art to your door. less

UpDown Gallery

UpDown Gallery

Owned by curator and director Kate Smith, UpDown Gallery hosts exhibitions featuring the best of modern and contemporary British, European and American art. Past shows have featured works by artists including Bridget Riley, Sir Peter Blake, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Sir Howard Hodgkin and Piers Secunda. less

Chapman Lee

Chapman Lee

Inspired by the wilderness of America's National Parks in particular, Lee found the landscape of the Lake District National Park equally dynamic and challenging, and relocated his family to the Northern Lakes in 1998. Set in the busy market town of Keswick amidst the stunning scenery of the Northern Lake District National Park, the Lee Chapman Gallery has over the past seven years become one of the premier galleries in the Lakes. less

AnimationValley

AnimationValley

Here at Animation Valley we specialise in traditional animation, selling production cels, storyboards, Hand painted backgrounds and production drawings actually used in the making of an animated cartoon or movie. Free postage within the U.K. on all purchases £20 and over & Free postage for the rest of Europe on all orders over £25. Please contact us regarding orders for rest of the world. less

Rainbird Fine Art

Rainbird Fine Art

Based in London & Poole UK, we are ex London gallery owners who now act as contemporary art brokers and consultants. Please see 'Browse Art' for examples of our available and sold works and our 'Buying & Selling Guide' for further information on how you can sell your own previously purchased art via this website. VAT not charged so save at least 20% on normal retail prices. less

Beauty Spot (Malvern)

Beauty Spot (Malvern)

The Beauty Spot (Malvern) opened its doors in October 2009 in the beautiful historic town of Great Malvern when Christine Wood, an Award Winning Beauty Therapist and International Award Winning Nail Artist relocated from London. Christine relocated from London to the Malvern Hills in 2007 and established a healthy following in Hereford where she initially set up business. less

Edge Fine Art

Edge Fine Art

Our collection includes a diverse range of paintings, drawings and prints by some of the leading names in modern British art, including artists such as William Gear, Keith Vaughan, John Hoyland and Robert Adams. So whether you are an avid collector or your interest in modern British art has only recently been awakened, whether you prefer figurative or abstract art, we are sure you will find something which captures your imagination, it may even sow the seeds of an obsession! less

The Framing Gallery

The Framing Gallery

Allen did his final training at Chelsea and does commissions in all subjects including abstracts and representational art. Allen has been painting professionally since the 1980's having done demonstrations for video and television for a well known art materials manufacturer. less

Gower Gallery & Framing

Gower Gallery & Framing

Swansea, Swansea, Wales, SA3 4BN

We are very lucky to have a diverse and accomplished group of artists who regularly show with us. Most of the work available in the gallery are original pieces which we can mail by arrangement. Limited edition prints by R N Banning, Arwen Banning, Michelle Scragg and Katie Allen are available to buy online. less

Arty Globe

Arty Globe

A full panoramic city image can take up to several months to create; such is the complexity of the detail required in each illustration. The ethos behind the business is very much that art is not just for the wall and can be enjoyed by all. The collection on offer has expanded steadily from prints and canvases for the wall to stationery, homeware, clothing, gifts, collectibles and accessories as a way to make the artwork more accessible to a wider audience. less

Rokeby

Rokeby

Rokeby is an independent commercial gallery for contemporary art, exhibiting work by UK based and international artists. Rokeby was launched in April 2005 by Beth and Edward Greenacre, initially located on Store Street, WC1. Art Fair participation includes ArtBasel Hong Kong, ArtBasel Statements, Art Cologne, The Armory Show. Rokeby does not accept unsolicited artists submissions. 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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