In this week’s session, I answer a question from Alicia in Colorado about the best time to approach a gallery. I share my thoughts on the matter and provide some helpful insight into the process.
Video – Ask a Gallery Owner: What’s the Best Time of Year to Contact a Gallery?
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As a gallerist. Once you meet with and review the portfolio of an artist. How quickly do you make a decision on whether or not to include him or her in your gallery?
Jason, Thanks for info in this video, it did bring up another question I have. Do you tell galleries you are meeting with that you are also approaching other galleries? Do galleries expect you to be represented in multiple venues? Is there a particular protocol. Always read and watch your publications, very helpful to us newbies!
Jason, should an artist put the price of the artwork on their website?
Hi Jason,
I have really been enjoying your blogs and all of the valuable information you provide so thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Your instructional videos about “How to approach a Gallery” is something I have wanted to participate in but unfortunately have missed it the last few times. Is there a way I could purchase a replay or do you have another event coming up in the future?
Your portfolio challenge was great and your words of encouragement about my work was so welcomed. I have entered several juried gallery competitions locally since then with really positive results. This past February in my second show I won first place and that has given me the confidence I needed to proceed to the next step…representation.
Please let me know if/when you will be presenting again and I would LOVE to join.
Hi Jason,
From your video about what time of year to approach galleries (on or off season) it sounds like you’re saying an artist should show up at a gallery without an appointment to approach the owner about representation. While I have, in one case, obtained representation this way, I was once scolded by an offended owner when I did this. That experience has made me hesitant to try that method again. Thoughts?
I’ve worked with you before, Jason, when you offered personal consultation about writing a biography and getting in galleries. You were great! I know you promote the idea of going into a gallery in person and showing your work that way. But honestly, I just didn’t enjoy it when I tried it. Maybe I’m just not good at hearing a rejection in person (I was actually 1 for 2 attempts at the time). So, what’s the best way to approach galleries not in person? Email your portfolio? Send a printed portfolio?