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The Gallery Liverpool

The Gallery Liverpool

Martin Jones graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 1988 and worked as a freelance illustrator for magazine and book publishing companies in London. Clients included The Radio Times, Elle magazine, Cosmopolitan and The Observer magazine. In 2002 he began lecturing in illustration at Wigan and Leigh College. Martin is currently a full-time painter and takes part in exhibitions around Merseyside. less

Limbo

Limbo

Limbo is an artist-led organisation based at the former electrical substation off Margate's High Street. Limbo was set-up to create a resource supporting cultural development and experimentation in Thanet and beyond; providing affordable artist studios a gallery/project space and a programme of exhibitions, artist residencies, events and off-site projects. less

Padstow Fine Art

Padstow Fine Art

In 2007 Padstow Fine Art was founded by David Pearce in the heart of Padstow and has become a much loved and admired gallery. After 8 very successful years we are moving to new premises giving us the opportunity to also show sculpture in a natural garden setting. The new gallery will feature original works by Stephanie and myself alongside our favourite ceramics from around the world. less

The Minster Gallery

The Minster Gallery

Located in the heart of Winchester, Hampshire, facing the Cathedral, The Minster Gallery shows figurative and abstract paintings and sculpture by contemporary British and international artists. As well as a continuously changing display of work by its core artists, the Gallery organises periodic one-man shows, group exhibitions and exhibitions on specific themes. Art in the heart of Winchester! less

Trewern Arts

Trewern Arts

Our images are produced by The St. Ives Printing & Publishing Company, an organisation with an exceptional reputation for quality. All fine art prints are available in a range of sizes and are produced using modern digital techniques or more traditional methods such as lithography and also giclee. less

Creative Cohesion

Creative Cohesion

Creative Cohesion is a registered charity which specialises in arts based activities to help develop people's learning, understanding and appreciation of art and creativity. We facilitate the promotion of creative practices through workshops, events and classes as well as providing artists with the space that allows them to develop their own practices. With a gallery, facilities for arts workshops and family activities and a glass hot-shop we offer a unique experience for all. less

Lovers Lights Gallery

Lovers Lights Gallery

Come and see us on the lovely Twickenham Green and you'll find a glorious glowing collection of really different creative lighting made by British Designer Makers. From our signature pendant recycled glass chandeliers to porcelain hand carved table lamps, everything is chosen or made with artistry and skill. All this alongside a regularly changing series of exhibitions of fine craft and design by the best national and local ceramicists, metalworkers, glass artists. less

The Creative Gallery

The Creative Gallery

You will find the Creative Gallery in St John's Hill, near Wareham Quay and St Mary's Church, just off South Street in the walled Saxon town of Wareham. The Gallery is staffed by the artist/makers, who will often be creating their artworks while chatting with customers. less

Niloc Reddol Gallery Of Art

Niloc Reddol Gallery Of Art

We believe our new art gallery in Wokingham is one of the most exciting on line UK art collections available. These are all original art creations in one collection lovingly put together including Surrealism, Garden Art, Abstract, Still life, Animals, Miscellaneous, Contemporary, Cubist, Abstract and Flowers and much more in this stunning collection. Buy On Line from our Art Gallery for clients in Wokingham, London and the UK. All original art available on line including limited editions. less

Jack Sevens Art Yard

Jack Sevens Art Yard

David has worked extensively within in the Arts both as a practitioner and within education in a wide variety of settings. Chris has developed a successful career spanning 25 years as a leading international business consultant and a passionate supporter of the Arts. Representing a growing portfolio of locally and nationally acclaimed artists their reputation for the sale of high quality original artworks became quickly established. less

Lincoln Art Programme

Lincoln Art Programme

Lincoln Art Programme was a curatorial platform established in 2009 and concluded in 2013. The programme focused on working with artists to create new work in Lincolnshire. Using a nomadic framework, without a gallery or static space, the organisation used the county and its various histories, events, communities and evolving landscapes as sites, spaces and starting points. less

No Format

No Format

Second Floor Studios & Arts (SFSA) - (a London-based social enterprise company and membership organisation that supports the development of visual and fine art practice and craft and designer making by providing affordable studios and workshop spaces to its members) and is based at their Harrington Way site in South East London. less

Wickerfish Art Studio

Wickerfish Art Studio

A great day out! The Wickerfish art studio is situated at the hugely popular 'Cedar Farm Galleries' in Mawdesley, Lancashire. It is a purpose built studio in which Ruth and Stuart display their artwork and run successful art courses for adults. It was in Ruth's youngest daughter Bethany who came up with the studio name after a visit to a children's art course held here at Cedar Farm. She made a wicker fish sculpture, which can be seen hanging in the studio. less

Artventure @ Wetpaint Gallery

Artventure @ Wetpaint Gallery

Artventure helps artists who want to sell their work get exposure with the right people and in the right environment. Our purpose is to create art exhibitions out of spaces that are predominantly unused as gallery spaces. Filling spaces with known and unknown artists' high quality work. With over 5 years of gallery experience, we provide artists with a unique and exciting exhibition experience. less

The Elles Art Gallery

The Elles Art Gallery

Situated in the historic city of Lancaster, the gallery offers a relaxed and friendly environment to view a wide range of paintings, limited edition prints and hand embelished editions. We are here to help you find the perfect artwork, whether its for your home, office or work space or a gift. If you are looking for something a little bit different speak to us and we can create a commission. 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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