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Victoria Art Gallery

Victoria Art Gallery

The building was designed in 1897 by John McKean Brydon, and has been designated as a Grade II listed building. The exterior of the building includes a statue of Queen Victoria, by Andrea Carlo Lucchesi, and friezes of classical figures by G. A. Lawson. The Gallery was named to celebrate Queen Victoria's sixty years on the throne. less

Royston Town Council Museum

Royston Town Council Museum

We will illustrate and interpret the history of Royston and its district through our collections and other resources encouraging everyone, in particular the local community, to actively participate in the collection, research and presentation of our local heritage. less

The Red Dot Gallery

The Red Dot Gallery

Holt, Norfolk, East England, NR25 6HS

Hello to 'Happy Face' whist 'Grumpy Chops' a challenge - you see Red Dot Gallery is full to brimming with quirky, original and eclectic art, sculpture and gifts we believe lift the spirit. We even have a sound machine under the counter, so listen out for the drum roll or canned laughter but hope it's not the falling bomb! less

Attic Gallery

Attic Gallery

Swansea, Swansea, Wales, SA1 3XL

Attic Gallery is Wales' longest established private gallery. It was founded in 1962 to highlight the work of contemporary artists working in Wales. Located in the Maritime Quarter of Swansea, South Wales it shows the work of some of the principality's most important artists. There is a full programme of solo exhibitions and group shows with a changing display of new paintings, graphics and sculpture. less

Artsdepot

Artsdepot

Our venue incorporates a 395 seat theatre, 148 seat studio theatre, gallery, café, bar, studios, and architecturally stunning public spaces. We have been celebrating the arts since we opened in 2004. Every year, we welcome over 100,000 people who come to watch, learn or be inspired. With our vibrant programme of performances and exhibitions, we seek to surprise and thrill audiences of all ages. In the financial year 2013 - 14 we received £300k of public funding from the Arts Council. less

Albumen Gallery

Albumen Gallery

At Albumen Gallery you meet a variety of 20th century and contemporary photographers. Some names will be familiar to you. Some you will discover for the first time here. But in addition to that Albumen Gallery offers a lot more: If you already collect fine art photography and look for prints to grow your photography collection or if you are just starting to invest in photography, Albumen Gallery will be a useful reference point for you. less

Mercia Fine Art

Mercia Fine Art

Mercia Fine Art has been supplying original paintings and limited editions for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on being a family run independent gallery and are able to offer a fantastic range of artists across a large range of publishers. less

Stanley Spencer Gallery

Stanley Spencer Gallery

Stanley Spencer was one of the greatest painters of the 20th century. He lived and worked in Cookham for most of his life. His paintings are full of love, vision and hope - just right to set your spirits soaring. In the Stanley Spencer Gallery, in Cookham High Street, visitors can see the largest collection of Spencer paintings on display anywhere in the world. There is video, too, plenty for children to do, and lots of wonderful local eateries to delight your palate. less

Gracehill Gallery

Gracehill Gallery

Danny and Evelyn Riddel opened Gracehill Gallery in May 2005. Located at 3 Mill Street Ballymena directly opposite the Town Hall and site of the new Museum and Arts complex the gallery is situated on two floors. less

Birds Birds Birds

Birds Birds Birds

Wildlife artwork of Birds, will be found at this gallery with a rolling display of paintings in all mediums, and prices for all be it prints to world class paintings or figurines. On view can be works by international artists to new artists just starting out, if you cannot see what you are looking for please ask. Commissions are regularly taken for client’s ideal image, and with such a devise range of mediums and styles within a realistic range most tastes are catered for. less

AntiqArt

AntiqArt

Art Gallery specialising in a pre-owned high-quality original art with over 100 works of art on display at any one time. We have original artworks from the 1700's up to the current day. A stunning display of art from listed and renowned artists from the 1780's through to contemporary artists. Dealers in antique, vintage and fine art paintings, drawings, objets d'art and antiques. Finding a new home for special pre-loved art. less

Photogold

Photogold

Polmont, Falkirk, Scotland, FK2 0NX

Photogold Gallery is the UK’s first online art gallery, established 1998. Designer and photographer David Rankin set up Photogold to market limited edition prints by Jack Vettriano, Beryl Cook and David Shepherd. less

Celtic Images

Celtic Images

Celtic images is about celebrating Pembrokeshire in photographs. The gallery brings together work from a number of locals photographers who express his or her vision of Pembrokeshire in a variety of different styles. The Gallery is located at Hilton Court Gardens, off the main St David's Road between Simpson Cross and Roch. less

Seymours

Seymours

Seymours is a team of leading art advisers and independent consultants that negotiates and advises on the sourcing and acquisition of important artworks across all areas of the international art market. less

Turner Barnes Gallery

Turner Barnes Gallery

Welcome to Turner Barnes Gallery, based in Essex, UK, who represent emerging and established artists from around the world which they exhibit at art fairs in Europe, USA & Asia.

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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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