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Malcolm Sutcliffe

Malcolm Sutcliffe

Penryn, Cornwall, South West England, TR10 8EW

Malcolm Sutcliffe was born in England in 1954 and is married with two children. He went to Birmingham Polytechnic to study ceramics back in 1973 and was so drawn to the glass facility there that he changed direction and studied glass full time. After finishing the course at Birmingham Polytechnic he set up his first studio at Winyates Crafts Centre, Redditch. During this time Malcolm was also employed as a visiting lecturer at Bristol Polytechnic and Stourbridge College of Art and Technology. less

A C Framing

A C Framing

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East England, MK9 3PD

AC Framing Gallery's NEW Website is home to a stunning range of Fine Art Prints, Canvases, Limited Edition Prints and Originals from some of the best known artists past & present. We work with some of the leading publishers and artists in the UK and further afield to bring you an amazing collection of artwork that will leave you lost for words. We do hope you enjoy the experience of both the new website and our friendly gallery with Tony and his excellent team in Milton Keynes. less

Driftwood Dreams Gallery

Driftwood Dreams Gallery

Richmond Park, South West London, London, TW10 7HR

Welcome to The Driftwood Dreams Gallery, a cornucopia of paper fun. Here you can find many paper art creations including unique papier mache sculptures and 3D papier mache tableaux. My Papier Mache art stemmed from a fascination with the Mexican art and how they create shrines to their loved ones at the Day of the Dead. My twist was to create living tableau and sculptures to conjure up a memory of a blissful moment you wanted to capture in time. less

Ralph Garage Art

Ralph Garage Art

Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland, KY11 1PB

Remember to not only look at the paintings that are for sale, please also look at the section on recent sales. Here you will see a greater range of artwork. Ralph would never paint the same painting twice; he would not be able to. If you see something in this section that you like he will paint a similar painting to meet your specifications. less

Zorian Artworks

Zorian Artworks

Brighton, East Sussex, South East England, BN1 1NB

Welcome to my online gallery presenting all my latest artwork: original paintings & limited edition prints. I am based in the famous Artists Quarter located on Brighton beach, a popular seaside destination on the South Coast of England. My studio is open to visitors throughout the year & all my work is available to purchase in-store or online here. I am happy to carry out commissioned pieces of work at your request. less

Platinum Galleries

Platinum Galleries

Yarm, County Durham, North East England, TS15 9AY

We are an award winning gallery and the North East's & North Yorkshire's leading supplier of modern contemporary and figurative art, we are also the only stockists of 'Ugly Fish' fused glass. Our stunning gallery is located in the vibrant and picturesque market town of Northallerton. As a visitor to our gallery you will receive the warmest of welcomes in a friendly and relaxed environment and can expect sound advice from its friendly staff based on years of experience. less

Cowley Cooper Gallery

Cowley Cooper Gallery

Londonderry, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, BT48 6JG

The Cowley Cooper Gallery is located in Pump Street in the Cathedral Quarter of the City of Derry. It is housed in a beautiful Georgian building which was formerly known as the Good Shepherd Convent. The building is now shared by a collective of crafts, antiques, vintage clothing and of course the art gallery. less

Thames Side Studios

Thames Side Studios

Woolwich, South East London, London, SE18

Thames Side Studios is a London based provider of affordable arts and crafts studios. We are committed to the development of high quality studios in attractive and well maintained surroundings on a prime 7 acre riverside developement. Established for more than 30 years, we are a successful and financially sound business that can guarantee provision of long term, secure, high quality studio space to artists, designers, craftspeople and small business. less

Arlington Arts Centre

Arlington Arts Centre

Newbury, Berkshire, South East England, RG14 3BQ

Arlington Arts Centre is the choice for live music in West Berkshire. Our line-up is always introducing you to up-and-coming blues and folk artists, as well as veteran craftspeople of the scene. Alongside this we have a vibrant programme of Theatre, Dance and Comedy - as well as being available to hire for conferences and the like. less

Katharine House Gallery

Katharine House Gallery

Marlborough, Wiltshire, South West England, SN8 1NE

Our gallery in Marlborough, Wiltshire offers an eclectic mix of affordable paintings, prints, constructions, sculptures and ceramics by Modern British artists. Since the early 1990s, Katharine House Gallery has dealt in Modern British Art with particular emphasis on the post-war period. less

North House Gallery

North House Gallery

Manningtree, Essex, East England, CO11 1AS

At North House Gallery there are frequent and varied exhibitions of paintings, drawings, sculpture, original prints and books by modern and contemporary artists of East Anglian, national and international fame. North House Gallery was established in 1999 by Penelope Hughes-Stanton in the former studio of her father, the painter and wood-engraver Blair Hughes-Stanton. less

Gallery 43

Gallery 43

Chelmsford, Essex, East England, CM2 0HY

Gallery 43 is a deceptively large art gallery established in 1985 and situated in the heart of Old Moulsham in Chelmsford. We showcase a hand-picked selection of paintings, limited edition prints, jewellery, crafts and gifts by contemporary British artists. We also hold a series of exhibitions throughout the year. Our friendly, expert in-house picture framing service is here to help you choose a framing option to best show off your artwork. less

Jealous Gallery

Jealous Gallery

Crouch End, North London, London, N8 8TE

Jealous is a Contemporary Screenprint Studio, Gallery and Publisher based in East London's creative hub of Shoreditch, and Crouch End. We are known for our collaborative approach to producing high quality limited edition prints with many Illustrators, Graduates and Established artists and our editions can be seen at many of the Art Fairs we attend including Art 14, The Original Print Fair at The Royal Academy, The London Art Fair, Moniker and the Affordable Art Fairs. less

Griffs Wildlife Studio

Griffs Wildlife Studio

Helston, Cornwall, South West England, TR13 8TG

Although entering competitions and juried exhibitions can a bit of a trial I feel it has help me focus on what works and what doesn't but that isn't to say I don't try new things, on the contrary, if I don't get accepted I will try something different next time but that is also true if I get excepted. less

Purple Shed Studio

Purple Shed Studio

Belper, Derbyshire, East Midlands, DE56 1LZ

The Purple Shed Studio is the Belper based creative space of Christine Gray. It is the haven where Christine can imagine, create and grow away from the stresses of daily life. She studied for a BA (Hons) in Fine Art at the University of Derby and went on to study for a PGC in Community & Participatory Arts at Staffordshire University alongside bringing up her young family. Her creativity is driven by many inspirations from the smallest piece of texture to a sublime landscape. 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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