I currently work with one gallery. A small gallery/frame shop but I do enjoy the partnership. Sales could be better but I blame myself for not spending more time with the gallerist and understanding the market. I also think the economy put a damper on things but I don't want to use that as an excuse.
I sell on my own and I do hope to become represented in more galleries in the future. If I had one commercial gallery to choose I would have to pick one that has a good reputation and works well with artists. I want to learn from the gallerist as well as, produce more work that sells. I can't drop any names here because at this point I believe any commercial gallery that meets my needs would do. I prefer one in tourist areas.
I don't care for outdoor shows and art fairs. They are hard to do alone. I don't live in an area that is easy to make a living as an artist so galleries and traveling is the only way for me to make a living from my art.
Finally, I hope to learn how to cultivate a trusting and friendly relationship with galleries/gallerists. I would like to combine marketing efforts with that of the gallery in order to serve the customers who purchase my artwork better.
Hope this answers enough of your questions based on my experience (for what it is worth).
A lot of questions to answer.
I currently work with one gallery. A small gallery/frame shop but I do enjoy the partnership. Sales could be better but I blame myself for not spending more time with the gallerist and understanding the market. I also think the economy put a damper on things but I don't want to use that as an excuse.
I sell on my own and I do hope to become represented in more galleries in the future. If I had one commercial gallery to choose I would have to pick one that has a good reputation and works well with artists. I want to learn from the gallerist as well as, produce more work that sells. I can't drop any names here because at this point I believe any commercial gallery that meets my needs would do. I prefer one in tourist areas.
I don't care for outdoor shows and art fairs. They are hard to do alone. I don't live in an area that is easy to make a living as an artist so galleries and traveling is the only way for me to make a living from my art.
Finally, I hope to learn how to cultivate a trusting and friendly relationship with galleries/gallerists. I would like to combine marketing efforts with that of the gallery in order to serve the customers who purchase my artwork better.
Hope this answers enough of your questions based on my experience (for what it is worth).
Michael Warth