Michael Soltis, an artist who has also owned a gallery, shares his insights and experience.
Have You Considered Leasing Your Artwork?
A downpayment is taken at the start of the lease, and monthly payments are made through auto-pay rather than go through the hassle of invoicing.
Confessions of a Professional Art Gallery Closer
Heartfelt advice for artists on the essence of making sales from a long-time expert in the business.
Anatomy of a Call for Artwork
The language of art calls is stilted. Curators, gallery owners, art center administrators and university professors use specific forms.
Your Greatest Asset in Finding Gallery Representation
How do you sift through the thousands of galleries out there to find those suitable for you and your work?
Portrait of a Curator
Cynthia Fountain, Director of Artetude Gallery in Asheville, NC shares her story and some of the finer points of curating an exhibit.
Gallery Interview: Cowley Fine Art
Running a gallery is very much like creating art. You start with a vision and as you progress, the vision changes and evolves.
Gallery Interview: Jay Etkin Gallery
Overall, Jay Etkin is very optimistic about selling artwork. But, he also feels that the future of galleries is shifting dramatically.
Gallery Interview: ArtHaus
An interview with ArtHaus gallerists James Bacchi and Annette Schutz of ArtHaus in Francisco.
Building an Art Community
Artist Judith HeartSong, Executive Director of Capitol Arts Network shares insights on the benefits of a community for artists.
Promoting Artists in a Pop Up Gallery
Pop ups are a great way to spread the word about your art. It takes a lot of time to prepare for what is typically only a handful of days presence in the shop!
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Entering Art Competitions
Entering art competitions can be stressful and confusing. John R. Math shares this guide to help you avoid mistakes.
A Gallery Owner’s View: Realities of the Art Business
Suzanne Connors, owner of SaxArt Gallery in North Carolina, talks about success, overexposure, and partnering with artists.
A Gallery Owner’s View: What Artists Need to Know
Art gallery owner Suzanne Connors speaks frankly about what artists must know to work with galleries for mutual success.
