How Can I Sell My Artwork to Art Galleries?
The business of art is a competitive one. Getting your work into a gallery requires clever thinking and creativity. Use your skills to market your work so that it will sell. According to an article in the “NYFA Quarterly,” performing artist Betsy Kelso states that it’s easier to market your art when you view creative work as a product to be sold. (See References 1) Witnessing your artwork displayed on the wall of an art gallery for the first time can be one of the most rewarding experiences in your career as an artist. Create a professional website and post photos of your art and network with other artists. Print your website address and contact information on business cards that you can hand out at events and give to friends, coworkers and local businesses. As of 2010, you can order 100 business cards online for as little as $10. Create a portfolio of your work using a heavy-duty binder with clear page protectors. Photograph any sculptures or large drawings/paintings to include them i