Most artists from around the world want to be exhibited in New York Art Galleries. However, many of you are confused about how they operate and are misinformed. This article demystifies the New York Art Gallery system but the advice can help you no matter where the gallery is located that you want to approach. I covered the NY art scene for 17 years with my magazine Manhattan … [Read more...]
Find Several Highly Popular Articles for Artists
Have you ever wondered which are the most popular articles for artists that appear on this website? For the answer to this question I use a few tools. One, is a valuable plugin MonsterInsights for WordPress, which I highly recommend. This plugin provides a monthly report letting me know which articles have received the most traffic and from where they come. I also pay … [Read more...]
Is This Another Art Scam?
(This article was originally written in May, 2019 and was recently updated in 2023.) I recently received an email from an artist informing me that she had sent her artwork to a gallery in Manhattan for an art show that was scheduled to take place a few months ago. She shipped her artwork as requested but didn’t receive any confirmation about the delivery status. When she … [Read more...]
Dealing With Dealers and Art Galleries
Whether you're just flirting with the idea of being in a gallery or have been offered a contract, you want to be prepared with the questions to ask before you join, improve your relationships with them, understand what vanity galleries are, and more. Dealing with dealers and art galleries is serious business and you want to be sure you safeguard your precious artwork and … [Read more...]
22 Questions for Artists to Ask Galleries
Exhibiting in a gallery requires an investment of your time and energy on your part. So, before you ask any questions do some research, either in person or online. 1. Visit the gallery several times over a period of at least two seasons, at different times of the day. 2. Attend their receptions to see what kind of followers they attract. 3. Compare their style of … [Read more...]
Beware of Vanity Galleries
It is A Pay to Play Game In Which Artists Have Much to Lose This article offers advice that is useful when considering "vanity galleries" and all exhibition opportunities. When I read a letter or an email that an artist has received from a gallery I can almost immediately determine if it's a legitimate gallery or a "pay to play" business. Artists don't always recognize the … [Read more...]