How to Overcome Rejection as You Seek Gallery Representation
Let’s just be frank – as an artist trying to get your art out into the world and into galleries, you are going to run into some rejection. Few artists…
Art Beyond Borders: A Look at Canada’s Group of Seven
Tensions have flared a bit lately between the U.S. and our neighbors up north. I’ll steer clear of the politics, but it got me thinking: even the best relationships can…
Inventory Quantity Before Approaching Galleries
As someone deeply entrenched in the art world, both through my gallery and my advisory role for artists, I’ve encountered numerous talented individuals hesitating at the precipice of gallery representation….
Effective Art Display
While I try not to let it go to my head, we frequently receive compliments about the display of artwork in the gallery. Positive comments about the display are gratifying…
How to Behave in an Art Collector’s Home
Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to deliver a sculpture to clients’ home. The couple had seen the piece in the gallery and wanted to have us bring…
Ask a Gallery Owner: Should I Share Artwork Flaws With Potential Buyers and Galleries?
Recently, I had a chat with an artist about a fascinating question: should artists call attention to the imperfections in their work when talking to potential buyers or galleries? This…
Booths, Buyers, and Blisters: Inside Our First Art Fair Experience
This March, Xanadu Gallery participated in its first high-end art fair, and what an experience it was. Over the years, we’ve participated in several outdoor art festivals, but never a large-scale,…
What to Do When You Get a Bad Online Review of Your Art Business
This post is a little hard to write. In order to tell the whole story, I am going to have to admit to a pretty major mistake we made with…
Overcoming the Fear of Approaching Galleries in Person: A Guide for Artists
Introduction The journey of an artist often involves not only creating art but also finding the right space to showcase it. For many, the very idea of approaching galleries in…
Surviving an Art Sales Slump
If you’ve been in the art business for any length of time, you’ve probably experienced an art sales slump. I’m not talking about an overall drop in the market (like…