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How do I get art galleries interested in my work so I can have an exhibiition? |
I have written a book chipmunka publishing is going to publish. My book is only going to be available to buy on line. I also paint paintings and would like an exhibition so I can market my book, and give myself some publicity. You go around the art galleries in your town looking which ones shows your kind/style of art. Take your portfolio along, so if you find a gallery you can show them your portfolio and see if they are interested. In addition most cities have a section in the classified ads for artists where there are calls for artists for various shows. You apply - again using your portfolio - if you get in you are in the show. In addition there are places like libraries and cafes, restaurants and so on which will like to put up artworks. You have to talk to them. So basically you have to walk around your town to figure out which galleries you like. Visit exhibitions by other artists. Talk to other local artists there, they will be able to give you the best tips where to go. i have no idea how you would ask a gallery to exhibit your work. However i know that most museums will not charge, and you should be able to et an exhibition hosted by them by simply asking the exhibition manager, so maybe this is how you should approach the galleries? Hope this helps, have a good & prosperous new year, and let me know how it went.... x x Look for local art shows and submit your work to the show. this is one way to get it out there for people to see and buy your work. contact the arts council - they have all sorts of initiatives for up and coming artists Find out about, and participate in any juried exhibitions, group shows, or art fairs. Build your resume. You don't have to win the juried shows, but it helps. Be a part of any group show you can. Have a booth at an art fair. Gallery owners don't just look at the quality of your work, they also look at how good you are at being self-motivated, and how much experience you have showing, even if it's at a restraunt or coffee house.Keep a record of any paintings you have sold, for how much,to whom, etc. In fact, gallery owners are always on the lookout for someone they can market, who can produce work at a steady pace, and who understands that you have to make it happen for yourself. They will show your work, and try to sell it for you (and themselves, obviously), but you have to be someone they want to work with. Don't be intimidated, show confidence and poise. Go into a gallery and look around, ask questions about how they find and develop artists, etc. Get a feel for the people there, because you will be working with them more than you may think. If you get a good feel for a place after going in, and pretending to be a buyer, call ahead and see if you can get an appointment to meet with the gallery director, or whoever is in charge of the stable of artists. Anyone else is a waste of your time. Bring your resume, your portfolio,a list of all paintings that are in private collections, and what they sold for, and go in there like you belong there. If they are rude or snobbish, just remember in the end they are just shop keepers, not authorities on what is good or not. They just want things they can sell. And remember, the more times you hear no, the closer you are to getting that one yes. It's a numbers game. If you have trouble in your state, try out of state galleries. Don't ask me why, but once you show somewhere else, it will be easier to get local galleries interested in you. Good Luck. my art dealer prefers to be approached by phone or e-mail to make an appointment or studio visit, she doesn't like it when people just drop by with their portfolio. how you secure a show depends on what venue you would like to show in, if you would like to show in a commercial gallery, then meeting with the gallery director is the most professional way to begin. Another option is to approach an artist run centre, most ARCs have application forms and you submit a package with an artist statement and slides or digital images of your work. You can also rent a non traditional space and put the show on yourself . You can make postcards and send media packages out and a press release, try to get some local media interested. I guess the advantage of showing in a commercial gallery is that they do alot of the leg work for you, but they will want a cut of whatever you sell. Figure out what audience you want to reach, this will help you choose a venue. good luck! contact your local library,they may have space for your wall work in conjunction with the release of your book, or you may try any public buildings ,hospitals are always on the lookout. i have had loads of good success and its very cheap way of getting your work out there.LF |
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