Hi Lori,
I have only been painting for about a year, but thought I would share two very different gallery experiences so far.. I originally placed my work in a co-op gallery in the next town over that was run by the local art center. I found that they paid VERY late.. MONTHS after a piece sold (I'm still waiting on payment for a piece that sold in Dec.), could never get my info straight- always posting my paintings as acrylic, not oil, and never return calls... I really got the impression they didn't care.. So I went out in search of something better.. I went to the closest major city and was accepted into a lovely gallery. They call or email when a piece sells, pay within ten days and are hosting a show for me next month. It's like night and day. So I guess my advice would be to shop around, ask around.. be sure what you are getting into and don't be afraid to get out of a bad situation! I'm thrilled with my gallery and I would love to find ten more across the country just like it! :)
I have only been painting for about a year, but thought I would share two very different gallery experiences so far.. I originally placed my work in a co-op gallery in the next town over that was run by the local art center. I found that they paid VERY late.. MONTHS after a piece sold (I'm still waiting on payment for a piece that sold in Dec.), could never get my info straight- always posting my paintings as acrylic, not oil, and never return calls... I really got the impression they didn't care.. So I went out in search of something better.. I went to the closest major city and was accepted into a lovely gallery. They call or email when a piece sells, pay within ten days and are hosting a show for me next month. It's like night and day. So I guess my advice would be to shop around, ask around.. be sure what you are getting into and don't be afraid to get out of a bad situation! I'm thrilled with my gallery and I would love to find ten more across the country just like it! :)