Quick Art Marketing Tip | Request a Photo of Artwork Recently Purchased
I’ve written extensively about the process of selling art – everything from building relationships to following up and closing the sale. Today, I’m going to share a simple tip that…
Client Testimonials – Worth Their Weight In Gold
We recently received this note and the photo above from a client who purchased and donated a major sculpture to a hospital in his home area: Just wanted to let…
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…
Many Galleries are Closed on Mondays . . .
(in photo: clients with 3 Geometry Totems by Linza) On a Monday in May, I happened to be alone in the gallery. This isn’t usually the case, but my gallery…
Discussion: What do you Feel is the Best Social Media Platform for Marketing Your Art?
Over the last several weeks, I’ve begun a discussion with artists about marketing art through social media. In today’s post, I would like to ask for your input and thoughts…
Showing Your Art in Cafés, Restaurants, Banks and Other Venues
Let me begin by admitting up front that I am probably the wrong person to write this post. I own an art gallery and my entire focus is on selling…
The Benefits and Challenges of Marketing Your Art Through Social Media
In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook, and within a few years, a revolution had taken place online. Within a decade, nearly the entire planet had joined Facebook and other services…
Negotiating and Discounting to Sell Your Art
The title of this post might make you shudder. Many artists bristle at the concept that an artist or gallery might discount the retail price of a piece of art…
Does it Make Sense To Show Your Art in Commercial (Consignment) Galleries?
I’ve already discussed the ins and outs of showing your artwork in “vanity” galleries and co-op galleries. I would like to round out the discussion by considering whether it’s advisable…
Is Showing Your Art in a Co-op Gallery Worthwhile?
Recently I wrote a post about the advisability of showing your work in a “vanity” gallery. This post has already received a lot of attention, comments, and questions. I appreciate…