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True To Nature

True To Nature

Blackpool, Lancashire, North West England, FY2 0UQ

Elaine was raised and educated in Lancashire, England. After studying at Blackpool and The Fylde College achieving B.A. (Hons) Degree in Scientific and Natural History Illustration she now works as a freelance artist from her home in Blackpool. These works are created using a variety of media - from graphite and coloured pencils, watercolour, gouache, acrylics and oils adapting each subject to the individual medium. Elaine produces a wide range of subjects and also illustrates children's books. less

Crank Pots

Crank Pots

Southampton, Hampshire, South East England, SO40 7GY

The two art studios are located on the edge of the New Forest one in West Wellow and one in Netley Marsh; both close to Southampton, Romsey and Totton. The studios are well equipped and Pauline and Lesley bring lots of experience and enthusiasm to create a friendly, fun atmosphere for classes in all sorts of arts and craft techniques including Drawing, Painting, Pottery and Printmaking. less

Art House Foundation

Art House Foundation

Bethnal Green, East London, London, E2 8BD

Art House Foundation is a small artist led commissioning charity. Founded in 2008 by Caroline Rolf and Keith Wilson, AHF is particularly interested in object based practice. We support emerging and established artists through an in depth engagement to develop and exhibit new work and through the provision of affordable studio space. We also offer local educational establishments proximity to all professional practice associated with the commissioning process. less

Galleria Luti

Galleria Luti

Callander, Stirling, Scotland, FK17 8BL

Galleria Luti, situated in the heart of the picturesque town of Callander, near the Trossachs in Central Scotland, is an art gallery specialising in original pieces of art from some of Scotland's most prolific contemporary artists. Owners Marsha and Sandie Luti host mixed, changing and often diverse artworks throughout the year. There is a strong emphasis on colour throughout Galleria Luti, offering bold and distinctive pieces which would enhance any collection. less

Chelsea Fine Arts

Chelsea Fine Arts

Chelsea, South West London, London, SW10 0QJ

We believe that any person can learn the skills of drawing and painting whether they are gifted or an absloute beginner. Talent can only be discovered and developed once you have learned the basics. Without these, your art and your ability to create will always be limited and not in your control. At Chelsea Fine Arts, our mission is to teach young people how to paint and draw by focusing on showing them how to observe and analyse what they see. less

Hands On Art

Hands On Art

Pershore, Worcestershire, West Midlands, WR10 3LE

In the river village of Charlton, near Pershore in Worcestershire, is the lovely purpose-built studio where Rita, a mixed media artist and teacher, pursues her own practice and offers classes and workshops to people of all ages and abilities within the community. The studio is a small, yet light and airy space where there is a constantly changing display of Rita's art work. less

Jardine Gallery & Workshop

Jardine Gallery & Workshop

Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, PH1 5QA

The Gallery represents over 40 artists from around the UK and abroad. Many of the artists have won major awards and commendations for their wildlife artwork. Using differing styles and techniques in the artwork they produce it comes together as a visual feast for you to enjoy. less

Elizabeth Rollins-Scott

Elizabeth Rollins-Scott

Brentford, South West London, London, TW8 0EN

Over the course of the last fifteen years Elizabeth has emerged as one of leading lights of black British artists who has developed and nurtured a body of spritual art and christian art to much acclaim. She has appeared in the first edition of the 'Black Who's Who' and was invited by the Bermudian Government to present one of her works for the Government collection. less

Waveney Gallery

Waveney Gallery

Diss, Norfolk, East England, IP21 4QA

Situated on the site of Blacksmiths Cottage Nursery and Shorelands Wildlife Gardens, in rural South Norfolk 5 miles East of Diss, Waveney Gallery is a multi-purpose building encompassing Art Gallery, Coffee Shop, Gift Shop and Conference facilities. Sarah Potterton received a grant in 2011 from the Rural Development Programme to build the Waveney Gallery and create a space for local groups and artists to display their work. less

Cartoon Gallery

Cartoon Gallery

Chester, Cheshire, North West England, CH1 2

Owned by cartoonist Albert Rusling and his wife Margaret the gallery offers a wide range of drawing styles and ideas. Hundreds of drawings on an almost endless number of subjects are available in the form of prints, signed prints, limited edition prints and finished artwork. All of the artists represented in the gallery are well known and respected professional cartoonists of many years standing and have all regularly drawn for the country's foremost national magazines and newspapers. less

Art Of Gold

Art Of Gold

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS18 4QD

Art of Gold has a split personality. It is a family run firm and is somewhere you would come to find the unique, the unusual and the precious whether it is bespoke handmade 18ct gold jewellery, an original painting, a print or bespoke picture framing. less

The Southwold Gallery

The Southwold Gallery

Southwold, Suffolk, East England, IP18 6DN

Exhibits in the gallery are constantly changing. We pride ourselves in having something for every taste and budget whether for yourself or as a gift. View works in detail by clicking an image on the artist page (all sizes quoted are framed sizes, where applicable). Works can be purchased over the phone and delivered anywhere in the UK by our courier. Many of our works of art feature scenes and people in Southwold, Walberswick, Aldeburgh and wider through Suffolk and Norfolk. less

Hua Gallery

Hua Gallery

Battersea, South West London, London, SW11 4AX

Hua Gallery specialises in the exciting and sometimes controversial space that is Chinese contemporary art. As Chinese contemporary art continues to fascinate and intrigue collectors around the world, demand and appetite for fresh and innovative art from this fast-changing region continues to escalate. Hua Gallery represents cutting edge, stimulating works by established contemporary Chinese artists, as well as emerging contemporary Chinese artists who are not as yet discovered internationally. less

Hangar Framing

Hangar Framing

North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, EH39 5BW

Hangar Art and Framing is your local based art studio and art supplies shop based at Fenton Barns Retail Village, East Lothian, between Haddington and North Berwick. Our fine art and photographic printing can be viewed and purchased in our bright spacious art gallery where our team will be on hand to assist you. By visiting our art studio you will find lots of art, beautiful gifts, handmade jewellery and much more. less

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West England, M2 3JL

Manchester Art Gallery is one of the country's finest art museums. We welcome over half a million visitors each year to our home in the heart of the city, a blend of historic and contemporary architecture that echoes our innovative artistic programme. We mix works from our wonderful historic collections with the best international contemporary art to bring fresh perspectives to familiar images, create visual dialogues and encourage conversation and debate. 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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