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Sinolink Gallery

Sinolink Gallery

Sinolink Gallery, a specialist in arts and artworks, was opened on January 1, 2011, in the historical City of Oxford, England. The gallery collects, exhibits and sells various arts and artworks, mainly from Chinese artists. These include oil painting, water colours, Chinese painting, bamboo and antique. less

Marc Oxley Fine Art

Marc Oxley Fine Art

The site for original Victorian and 20th century, Watercolours and Drawings as well as an online exhibition. All the pieces listed on this site are guaranteed genuine original works of art as per the description. I have over 30 years experience in selling antique watercolours and drawings. I worked in the watercolour department of Christies King Street until 1981 when I become a dealer in Victorian watercolours and drawings. less

Arts Air Gallery

Arts Air Gallery

Original paintings and limited edition prints by international artist and former pilot Art Cox. Inspired by his love of Aircraft and the world of aviation this Gloucestershire based artist has produced a stunning range of artwork depicting many different aircraft from different eras. Having painted many commissions for individuals in different countries Art has now been working on this series of pictures and there are many more to follow. less

Lisa Miller Equestrian Artist

Lisa Miller Equestrian Artist

If you are thinking of a birthday, anniversary or retirement gift for the horse enthusiast there is nothing quite like an original painting. A commission of their own horse, a racing favourite or their pet is a very personal way of remembering that special day. less

Harlequin Arts

Harlequin Arts

I'm a freelance textile artist following a dream of earning a living through art. It's a long haul that's taken nine years for me to get this far and a long way from the early naivety of thinking that I could just stitch to earn money! Over this time, I have worked in so many different places I've lost count: from parks to primary schools, tepees to tents, church halls to care homes, hospitals to holiday centres. less

Ballon Rouge Art

Ballon Rouge Art

Ballon Rouge Art - a new concept for giving art lovers art. An intimate private gallery in Thame, Oxfordshire representing a growing eclectic list of contemporary painters, sculptors and makers of funky art. We hold a small number of exhibitions a year featuring affordable collectable and original work by established and new artists from UK and abroad - quality art for everyone. Admission to our shows is limited and by invitation only. less

ArtLacuna

ArtLacuna

ArtLacuna is an artist-led space set up in May 2013 in an old coroner's office in Clapham Junction. It accommodates artist studios, project and exhibition space. ArtLacuna aims to open up dialogues across creative disciplines, providing a resource for local professional and student communities. The lacuna, or lexical gap, represents a gap in translation, a place where multiple meanings are applied, where meanings shift and new interpretations can be made. less

Paisley Picture Framers & Gallery

Paisley Picture Framers & Gallery

Paisley Picture Framers & Gallery have been sharing their love of art for over 2 decades. Founded in 1983, we have a commitment to displaying, framing and selling a diverse collection of art from some of the world's best and brightest artists. We strive to make art accessible and affordable for all, our staff welcome seasoned art buyers and first time purchasers. less

The Ridgeway Gallery

The Ridgeway Gallery

The Ridgeway Gallery exhibits contemporary art from some of Derbyshire's and the UK's finest artists. Our collections include original figurative, landscape and contemporary work in many forms including oils, watercolours and acrylics. We also stock ceramics, sculptures, glassware and jewellery. Our artists include Rex Preston, Mark Preston, Colin Halliday, Julian Mason, Terence Storey & Andrew Macara. less

G39

G39

Cardiff, Wales, Wales, CF24 3DT

Artists are invited to submit entries for the Jerwood Drawing Prize 2015, the largest and longest running annual open exhibition for drawing in the UK. The 2015 selectors are Dexter Dalwood, artist; Salima Hashmi, artist, curator and writer; and John-Paul Stonard, art historian. First Prize ?8,000, Second Prize ?5,000 and two Student Awards of ?2,000 each. Deadline for online registration: 26 June 2015, 5pm. less

Eden Gallery

Eden Gallery

Eden Gallery is an independent local business with a wealth of experience gained over 20 years in art and framing. We pride ourselves on our knowledge, skill and attention to detail in all aspects of bespoke framing. Eden Gallery operates from well stocked premises in the Hexagon Centre at Curborough Countryside Centre in rural Lichfield. less

Art First

Art First

Art First represents artists whose work can be found in museums and public collections in the UK, the USA, South Africa and worldwide. Art First Projects showcases emerging artists working across a diverse range of studio practices and engaging with traditional and new media. The Gallery has presented a dynamic exhibitions programme for over fifteen years in Cork Street, and in September 2010 Art First moved to new premises at 21 Eastcastle Street in Fitzrovia. less

The Red Giraffe @ The Castle

The Red Giraffe @ The Castle

Knowing that you are supporting an independent shop; the type of shop that enlivens the High Street and helps keep a community vibrant; the type of shop that you love visiting and browsing through. Satisfaction in knowing that you are helping to reward those with creative and entrepreneurial skills; no matter where they are in the world. You're helping to give a huge boost in confidence and encouragement that can enable an independent source of income; hugely important to every one of us. less

The Stirling Smith

The Stirling Smith

The Smith's first portrait by Sir Henry Raeburn, a bequest by the late Bruce Ritchie of Allan Park, was unveiled by the Right Honourable Sir George Reid. We can come and visit your school and present a wonderful insight into the world of art and history. less

Surrey Art Framing

Surrey Art Framing

We are an online art gallery offering artwork for sale by carefully selected living artists around the London and Surrey area, as well as wider UK based artists. And a selection of artwork sourced for sale from local art collectors. We sell most of our original artwork direct for the artists themselves and aim to support artists and art projects in and around London and Surrey. 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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