It’s easy to bristle at the 2.5%–3.5% that credit card companies skim off the top of every sale. When you’re selling high-value artwork, those percentages add up quickly—and I understand…

This is one of those questions that tends to circle in an artist’s mind during quiet moments in the studio—often when a piece that felt deeply personal doesn’t sell, or…

If you’re an artist, chances are someone close to you—an aunt, an old roommate, a second cousin twice removed—has said something like, “I love that piece… how much could I…

It’s the kind of problem artists and galleries dream about: you send out an email with new work, and it sparks instant interest. One collector clicks the buy button and…

It starts with the promise of camaraderie, autonomy, and exhibition space. For many artists, joining a cooperative gallery seems like a great way to get work on the walls, build…

It’s easy to assume that help—especially from a friend or fellow artist—will increase the odds of selling your work. But in a sales environment, even well-meant involvement can muddy the…

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,…

As a gallery owner, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of framing on artwork. Over the years, I’ve gleaned a wealth of knowledge about the impact of framing on both…

An artist recently asked me, “I sell my work at art fairs and festivals, but I’m also starting to work with galleries. Should my prices be the same in both…