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Lisa Hawker

Lisa Hawker

For almost two decades the talented, highly skilled team of artists at 'Lisa Hawker' has been creating public art and sculpture for both the built and natural environment. Their original and innovative designs in clay, metal and other permanent materials are commissioned by a diverse range of clients to enhance built environment projects, regeneration schemes or simply to create a unique statement artwork or sculpture. less

Toshidama Gallery

Toshidama Gallery

Toshidama Gallery sources Japanese woodblock prints from all over the world. We try to include a wide range of prices in each of our monthly shows so that this great art is open to everyone to own and collect. Each print we sell is carefully researched and checked so that the purchaser can be sure of its authenticity, of its value and where possible, its provenance. less

White Sails Gallery

White Sails Gallery

Situated in the heart of the beautiful port of Dartmouth, White Sails is one of the towns most popular galleries. If you come to see our striking collection, you'll be made most welcome my myself, Inka or Sylvie. Alternatively you can browse through our complete portfolio here on the site to see our extensive range of artists, styles and media. less

Hilltop Studio

Hilltop Studio

Hilltop Studio is set high in the hills above Wendover Woods in St Leonards, which is one of the Hilltop Villages. You will find us situated next to the village church, in the front garden of what used to be the rectory. The studio is well sign posted when we are open and visitors can usually find somewhere to park, but are also welcome to park at the church. less

The Necessary Angel

The Necessary Angel

This ring is designed and made by Deborah Cowin, the ring is made in 18ct Rose Gold with a textured band, set with a 0.38ct Diamond. The Rose Gold really shows off how beautiful the diamond is. Established in 1990, the business has transformed over the years, starting as a picture framer and craft shop then developing into an art gallery and contemporary jeweller's. less

Art2Arts

Art2Arts

Art2Arts online art gallery has a vast collection of paintings and original art for sale by professional artists of international acclaim. You will find only original artwork to buy of various styles and mediums by talented artists and not a mass-produced print in sight! Please feel free to browse our paintings, drawings and limited edition artworks. less

Hampshire Artists Co-operative

Hampshire Artists Co-operative

Since its inception the standard of work produced by the members of the Hampshire Artists Co-operative has been high, and the determination to maintain the quality means that all new members are carefully chosen. The Gallery has now been put on the market and, while Hampshire Artists Co-operative ( known by the members as HACs) has been asked to continue exhibiting until a sale is secured, the group are looking further afield for new venues. less

International Art Consultants

International Art Consultants

Art has the power to help realise the full potential of individuals, organisations and places. International Art Consultants has 30 years experience of providing art consultancy services with integrity, transparency, flair and commitment. Using our unique combination of skills, expertise and resources, we can deliver the transformational power of art anywhere in the world. less

Mary Lynch Restoration

Mary Lynch Restoration

Mary Lynch oil painting cleaning and restoration has been established for more than 35 years, with clients including art galleries, museums, dealers and private collectors. Dust and dirt on the painting surface has a tendency to give a grey, dull appearance, while nicotine deposits leave a yellow layer. The varnish layers applied originally and sometimes re-applied over time discolour to leave the painting with an orange brown appearance. less

Love Art Gallery

Love Art Gallery

We are an independent, family run art gallery in the heart of the historic town of Nantwich, in Cheshire. We offer original artwork and limited editions prints from some of the countries leading artists, which we hope will cater for most tastes, and budgets. You can be assured of a warm welcome when visiting our gallery, whether you are sourcing artwork for your home or business, or just feel like a browse. less

Art Room 59

Art Room 59

Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY12 0JF

Situated on the outskirts of Dunfermline town centre, Art Room 59 sources a variety of Arts and Crafts from across the UK as well as locally. With the emphasis on "Art for Interiors" everything has been carefully selected and co-ordinated with the home in mind. less

A E Contemporary Art

A E Contemporary Art

John is available to discuss commissions, and can be seen painting in the gallery usually on wednesdays and fridays. John specialises in equestrian and canine portraits. Our online catalogue represents the work of a select number of local and international, respected and award winning artists. We also have a collection of MODERN BRITISH art (Sir Terry Frost and Mary Fedden etc), and CONTEMPORARY Art (Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin etc). less

Heath Rosselli Portraits

Heath Rosselli Portraits

An established figurative painter working in a traditionalist realist style, Heath Rosselli is part of the new wave of super realists, using time-honoured techniques to produce paintings with a depth and resonance of colour. Specialising in oil portraiture, Heath Rosselli applies the methods of Renaissance masters to both formal and personal commissions, as well as self generated exhibition pieces, during the painting process. less

Nolton Art Gallery

Nolton Art Gallery

Bridgend, Bridgend, Wales, CF31 3AA

When you are searching for a professional picture framing company near Cowbridge then your search stops here with the expert services of Nolton Art Gallery. We are a well established family-run business offering a friendly and very professional framing service at competitive prices. Nolton Art Gallery is based in Bridgend and Pyle covering the surrounding areas of Cardiff, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major, Ogmore, Maesteg, Port Talbot, Porthcawl and Neath. less

Artists Workshop

Artists Workshop

I was born in Belfast in 1951. In 1978 the success of my first one-man show promped me to turn professional. Several exhibitions followed and I have fond memories of my one-man exhibitions at the Magee Gallery Belfast, which sold out on the opening night. Another successful show in New York established me with a good reputation and in 1989 I was elected a member of the Ulster Watercolour Society. 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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