This is all important advice! It's hard to know early on what's a good opportunity, when to say yes, and when to say no. Hanging some art in a coffee house, restaurant, or office building are great opportunities for artists who need some early experience, and these venues sometimes rival formal galleries as worthy exhibition spaces, depending on where you live. We agree that artists need to have healthy skepticism of juried shows with high fees and a perpetual revolving door of shows. Staying involved in your local art community is a great way to find opportunities and learn how to approach and work with formal galleries, if that's your goal, but these days more and more independent artists eschew traditional venues, and that's a valid choice too! (We're really looking forward to your upcoming solo show, Christina!)
Being in a gallery or in my case, an artist cooperative, helps with promoting your work especially to those clientele who are interested in art. I found that being in an artist cooperative has allowed me more interaction with the local artists as well as challenge me to paint more seriously …to be more challenge in my painting.
Helpful advice and it works! I responded to a request for new artists from two local galleries (different towns - important as you don't want to compete). I followed their application criteria on their website and made sure I had high quality images of my work. They called me in to show my work in the flesh. Both accepted me and I have work currently on display in one of them and booked to display my work in the other later this year. It has opened doors to meeting other local artists and gave me the confidence to apply for a local Artists Open Trail which I again got accepted on and I made so many amazing connections.
Thanks for this helpful information! Being referred by other artists in galleries can be extremely helpful. That’s why it’s imperative to master your craft and network with other painters. Thanks for this great tip!
I just happened to look at this video because of the title. It has to be the best and clearest advice i ever heard. And totally agree that artist should go to galleries. Social media is ok, but human contact and direct reaction to your art has no price. I am not an artist or have a gallery, but i love going to galleries as much as going to museums.
OMG how helpful that video is! Without all the useless talk straight to the point, honest and open! I love the video, and I love your vibe! Thank you so much!!!!!
Thanks for sharing! The gallery that represented my work in Guatemala was put under by COVID and the state of Guatemala in general. Such a shame as I had a great show there. Now back in the US it is like starting all over. Need to follow your advice of showing locally..
Sorry to hear that about your gallery 😞 I imagine starting over must be very challenging. I hope this video was helpful and that you find new opportunities soon!
Hi Christina. As an older person I would say that one really can't teach artists how to sell their art. I know you are only trying to help. Art is on it's own when it comes to the commercial scene. So much of it is to do with taste, which is intangible and in a state of flux. Some brilliant artist may be rejected because they outshine the gallery's star artist. You may say 'well if they are brilliant why aren't they in the gallery. This is what I mean when I talk about taste, 'she is a brilliant, in my OPINION. ' a good gallery knows what they will sell, this isn't necessarily to be good for the artists if much of the public are laughing at the artist and next year they may go out of favour. The Royal Academy in London has an annual Summer Show. I see a lot of crap there selling for generous amounts. There are also a lot of excellent artists who sell. This indicates that you cannot manipulate the market, but it will manipulate you, the artists. The only thing that might work is if you anticipate next years thing. Then you will be insincere in your art, if you pursue this idea. You wouldn't believe how many people are trying their hand at art now, drowning the art scene with rubbish. On the Internet, it's getting near impossible to find anything that is specifically 'art'. This brings the next question; what is art when all the barriers have been broken? When you have been involved for many years you develop an instinct for judging quality, but the world is moving so fast that even that might not get you far. Maybe, teach an unusual technique. Sincerely
This was an interesting video. I'm a Finnish artist and basically if you want to be valued as an artist in Finland you have to have shown your work in galleries, also because that's pretty much the only way to ever get grants. You also have to apply to galleries through online application or email which usually include your proposed exhibition idea and a few samples of you previous work.
@@christinakentart Yeah, I've had a few exhibitions since graduating in 2019 most of them with an artist collective I am a part of. The thing is, you kind of have to know couple of years in advance what you want to do artistically, because galleries have their open calls for the following year or the one after that. Are the galleries in the US normally free for artist or do they take a rental or attendance fee?
@@MariMin Glad to hear that you have been able to show your work! The galleries I work with in the US don't have a rental or attendance fee, however I have heard of some doing that. Is that common for you?
@@christinakentart I think most galleries in Finland take a rental fee, some are free and some even pay something for the artists as a compensation for the work they do.
Thanks for the info! I'm actually about an hour from Chicago and should probably drive down there to visit some galleries. My favorite subject is imaginary animals and I think it may be difficult to find a gallery interested in that, but they probably exist. :)
I love the painting you have in the background. Question time. How do you connect with your community through galleries? I have heard before that galleries often don't want you to have direct contact with buyers. Was that info i heard wrong? I am glad that you have not only been able to make friends in the community and network with them, but that you have had the confidence to approach galleries as well. Keep being awesome.
Thanks DeVerne! :) Regarding your question, it’s true that galleries often don’t share who the collectors are (at least, mine don’t, and I’ve heard the same from others). However, the galleries usually have opening receptions for each show, and I’m often able to meet collectors at those events.
@@christinakentart Very interesting. So you meet the collectors and they know you. You just don't know who is actually collecting your work personally. I wonder why they run it that way?
@@devernepersonal3636 I've heard it's to prevent favoritism, which can lead to lower prices for some, which then makes it look like you prices your art unfairly, and thus keeps other collectors away.
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This is all important advice! It's hard to know early on what's a good opportunity, when to say yes, and when to say no. Hanging some art in a coffee house, restaurant, or office building are great opportunities for artists who need some early experience, and these venues sometimes rival formal galleries as worthy exhibition spaces, depending on where you live. We agree that artists need to have healthy skepticism of juried shows with high fees and a perpetual revolving door of shows. Staying involved in your local art community is a great way to find opportunities and learn how to approach and work with formal galleries, if that's your goal, but these days more and more independent artists eschew traditional venues, and that's a valid choice too! (We're really looking forward to your upcoming solo show, Christina!)
Thanks Blick! Yeah I think nontraditional venues can be great options as well - a good topic for another video! :)
From someone who has done close to no professional work yet, this was extremely helpful and encouraging.
Glad it was helpful! Good luck!!
Being in a gallery or in my case, an artist cooperative, helps with promoting your work especially to those clientele who are interested in art. I found that being in an artist cooperative has allowed me more interaction with the local artists as well as challenge me to paint more seriously …to be more challenge in my painting.
That’s great to hear! I’m glad you have fond community and inspiration through your co-op :)
Thank you.
Helpful advice and it works! I responded to a request for new artists from two local galleries (different towns - important as you don't want to compete). I followed their application criteria on their website and made sure I had high quality images of my work. They called me in to show my work in the flesh. Both accepted me and I have work currently on display in one of them and booked to display my work in the other later this year. It has opened doors to meeting other local artists and gave me the confidence to apply for a local Artists Open Trail which I again got accepted on and I made so many amazing connections.
That's awesome, congratulations!!
Thanks for this helpful information! Being referred by other artists in galleries can be extremely helpful. That’s why it’s imperative to master your craft and network with other painters. Thanks for this great tip!
Exactly! :)
I just happened to look at this video because of the title. It has to be the best and clearest advice i ever heard. And totally agree that artist should go to galleries. Social media is ok, but human contact and direct reaction to your art has no price. I am not an artist or have a gallery, but i love going to galleries as much as going to museums.
Thank you!
OMG how helpful that video is! Without all the useless talk straight to the point, honest and open! I love the video, and I love your vibe! Thank you so much!!!!!
Thanks, glad you found it helpful! :)
Thanks for sharing! The gallery that represented my work in Guatemala was put under by COVID and the state of Guatemala in general. Such a shame as I had a great show there. Now back in the US it is like starting all over. Need to follow your advice of showing locally..
Sorry to hear that about your gallery 😞 I imagine starting over must be very challenging. I hope this video was helpful and that you find new opportunities soon!
Hi Christina. As an older person I would say that one really can't teach artists how to sell their art. I know you are only trying to help. Art is on it's own when it comes to the commercial scene. So much of it is to do with taste, which is intangible and in a state of flux. Some brilliant artist may be rejected because they outshine the gallery's star artist. You may say 'well if they are brilliant why aren't they in the
gallery. This is what I mean when I talk about taste, 'she is a brilliant, in my OPINION. ' a good gallery knows what they will sell, this isn't
necessarily to be
good for the artists if much of the public are laughing at the artist and next year they may go out of favour. The Royal Academy in London has an annual Summer Show. I see a lot of crap there selling for generous amounts. There are also a lot of excellent artists who sell. This indicates that you cannot manipulate the market, but it will manipulate you, the artists. The only thing that might work is if you anticipate next years thing. Then you will be insincere in your art, if you pursue this idea. You wouldn't believe
how many people are trying their hand at art now, drowning the art scene with rubbish. On the Internet, it's getting near impossible to find anything that is specifically 'art'. This brings the
next question; what is art when all the barriers have been broken? When you have been involved for many years you develop an instinct for judging quality, but the world is moving so fast
that even that might not get you far. Maybe, teach an unusual technique. Sincerely
This is such useful information, thanks again! 🍃
Glad you found it helpful! :)
Great insight. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Good luck!
Huge thanks for sharing your experiance, it's help a lot!
No prob, glad it was helpful! :)
This was an interesting video. I'm a Finnish artist and basically if you want to be valued as an artist in Finland you have to have shown your work in galleries, also because that's pretty much the only way to ever get grants. You also have to apply to galleries through online application or email which usually include your proposed exhibition idea and a few samples of you previous work.
Oh, that sounds more difficult than the system here in the US. Did you go through that process?
@@christinakentart Yeah, I've had a few exhibitions since graduating in 2019 most of them with an artist collective I am a part of. The thing is, you kind of have to know couple of years in advance what you want to do artistically, because galleries have their open calls for the following year or the one after that. Are the galleries in the US normally free for artist or do they take a rental or attendance fee?
@@MariMin Glad to hear that you have been able to show your work! The galleries I work with in the US don't have a rental or attendance fee, however I have heard of some doing that. Is that common for you?
@@christinakentart I think most galleries in Finland take a rental fee, some are free and some even pay something for the artists as a compensation for the work they do.
Thanks for the info! I'm actually about an hour from Chicago and should probably drive down there to visit some galleries. My favorite subject is imaginary animals and I think it may be difficult to find a gallery interested in that, but they probably exist. :)
That’s great! I bet a city like Chicago has all kinds of galleries. I hope you find one that is a good fit! :)
I love the painting you have in the background. Question time. How do you connect with your community through galleries? I have heard before that galleries often don't want you to have direct contact with buyers. Was that info i heard wrong? I am glad that you have not only been able to make friends in the community and network with them, but that you have had the confidence to approach galleries as well. Keep being awesome.
Thanks DeVerne! :) Regarding your question, it’s true that galleries often don’t share who the collectors are (at least, mine don’t, and I’ve heard the same from others). However, the galleries usually have opening receptions for each show, and I’m often able to meet collectors at those events.
@@christinakentart Very interesting. So you meet the collectors and they know you. You just don't know who is actually collecting your work personally. I wonder why they run it that way?
@@devernepersonal3636
I've heard it's to prevent favoritism, which can lead to lower prices for some, which then makes it look like you prices your art unfairly, and thus keeps other collectors away.
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Very helpful.
Glad you found it helpful!
Hi christna I'm a self taught artist I wish I knew how to create frames, everything you mentioned I'm that way,and I'm a artist tying to sale unawareness about art selling
All artists are self taught. Art schools, university's help you show that you can follow instructions.
What about pastels or drawings can sale in galleries