Do Irish businesses buy art? Or would they consider renting artworks instead?
Hi, I am an artist in the US. Not sure, but they must get their art from somewhere – why not a local artist? The best way to break into getting businesses to consider buying art is to try to get a small exhibit going. Local coffee shops/cafes (near business centers) are great as venues for your work – that would be an excellent place to start. You just need to raise your profile. Then, approach them about hiring or purchasing artwork. There is a lot of footwork, and sadly rejection involved in this. It also depends on the type of business and the type of art. Most business people shy away from anything avant garde or too conceptual. They prefer approachable and minimally challenging – also, they might freak out a bit in regard to nudity at times (???) They tend to play it safe. I think the relative scarcity of galleries in Dublin is part of this – as the arts section/neighborhoods grows – so will opportunities for local talent. As for rental – I do know that there are businesses in mos
