How do you get your work displayed in a gallery?
Include the person’s name, brief descriptions of your background, your body of work, your artist’s statement, website, and why you think your art is a good fit for their gallery. Invite them to drop in on an exhibit that you’ve managed to secure from all that prior mingling—or even to your studio.
What should be included in a gallery submission?
Submit your current work or work reflective of the style in which you would be contributing to the gallery. Include an up to date C.V., price guide, and related artwork captions. Do not send blanket emails. These typically get deleted.
Do galleries pay artists to show their work?
Misconception: Artists have to pay to show their art at galleries. Reality: Not true. Some galleries might like you to believe that, but the artist/gallery relationship is like a partnership of sorts. Galleries provide their artists with space to exhibit their art and the artists provide the galleries with art.
How do you write an artist’s submission?
Here are some tips for art gallery submissions….A written proposal should include:
- a brief overview of the concept behind the show.
- number of works and description of works to be included.
- a rough timeline.
- specifics of installation.
- short biography of the artist(s) and if applicable, curator(s) involved.
How do I submit a portfolio to the gallery?
Your starting point should be looking at the website of the gallery you are interested in submitting your art portfolio to. Look for an area on their website where they mention how they want portfolios submitted. Some galleries want an email, others a mailed in portfolio.
How much does it cost to exhibit at a gallery?
The quick answer: by current industry standards, a new custom exhibit costs between $150-250 per square foot. That’s pretty wide-ranging, especially considering; for example, a typical 20’x20′ space (400 square feet). An exhibit of that size could cost anywhere between $60,000 and $100,000.
How do I write a letter to the gallery?
Personally address your email to the gallery and/or gallery curator. Then quickly explain who you are, the kind of artwork you make, and what you want from them. Include some eye-catching detail or interesting theme of your work, if applicable.
What should you not do in an artist statement?
Here’s some advice for what to avoid in your statement:
- Repetition of phrases and words: be concise.
- Monotonous structure/tone: vary your sentence length and structure.
- Clichés and trite statements: be yourself.
- Long explanations: be clear.
- Too much technicality or jargon: speak to your reader.
Should you pay to exhibit your work?
Some artists prefer to pay percentage 50%, 60% or even 80% and other prefer to pay fee in well-known exhibitions and take full control of their artwork and receive the full sale price on their hard work, it is personal choice.
How do you write an introduction to a gallery?
Writing Your Exhibition Description
- Include the ‘Big Idea’ The ‘big idea’ of your exhibition answers the question “What is this exhibition about?”.
- Don’t Repeat Your Bio. It is easy to think you have to talk about yourself and the artists being exhibited in the Description.
- Avoid “Artspeak”
- Don’t dumb it down too much.
How do you ask for gallery representation?
Asking for feedback gets you on the gallery’s radar and isn’t too pushy. Be sure to include context and briefly explain your most recent work. And let the gallery know how you’d fit in and why you’re significant. A gallery will want to know why you’re contacting them.
What should I know before submitting my artwork to a gallery?
This means your submissions are a reflection of the gallery. So it is in your favor to not be hasty in your submissions. Before submitting, take advantage of how easy it is to connect with other artists online. Seek out constructive criticism and opinions from one another and be ready to put your best foot forward when you are ready.
Why haven’t I received a notification after submitting to a gallery?
If you haven’t received a notification from the gallery you’re submitting to within one business day, it may be a good idea to contact them and double-check that you made it through. And then you’re done!
How many artworks can I submit to an exhibition?
For most exhibition opportunities, you will be allowed to submit anywhere from three to five artworks. You could submit all works from the same series, or switch it up and submit separate bodies of work.
What’s the best way to share artwork to a gallery?
Using Artwork Archive you can create beautiful reports of your current work with all the important details galleries need. Plus, it’s a cloud-based service so you can send links of your hi-resolution images to galleries just like Erica suggests.