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Priory Art

Priory Art

At Priory Art our aim is to help people find the perfect piece of art from a wide selection of limited edition prints and originals from some of the best artists in the country. Buying a piece of artwork is a very considered purchase so please come along and take your time. There will be no hard sell, no pushy salespeople and we’ll be happy to advise and offer help should you need it. Here at Priory Art we can assure you that if you don't love it we won’t let you buy it. less

Opus Art

Opus Art

Established in 2005, Opus Art, the North of England’s premier contemporary art gallery, represents the best in cutting edge contemporary art and photography. Its extensive roster of artists includes Chris Acheson, Kim Baker, Rachel Louise Brown, Teresa Duck, Hector de Gregorio, Hush and Karl de Vroomen. less

Gallerina

Gallerina

Bigger, better and bolder than ever before our enthusiasm and commitment since 1998 has never altered. ​To exhibit probably the best and largest collection of original contemporary art in the North of England was and will always be our aim. ​Gallerina offers an unrivalled gallery experience, featuring local, national and international talent. ​With new exhibition spaces opened in December 22 & more space planned for autumn 23 ​Art for all is what we continue to champion... A warm welcome awaits. less

Forest Gallery

Forest Gallery

Forest Gallery was established in 1980 and is a leading independent art gallery in the UK for buying original artwork online or in our relaxed gallery space. Specialising in original paintings, Forest Gallery showcases a wide variety of affordable art and investment pieces of all styles from select British and international artists. Located in Guildford, Surrey for over 30 years the gallery is now located in the picturesque town of Petworth, West Sussex on the famous Lombard Street. less

Digisurrealist.com

Digisurrealist.com

My digital images portray dreamlike scenes, typical of the surrealist movement. I use “Digisurrealism” to describe the inclusion of the unexpected. Each piece is built up and layered in a process that is similar to painting, using elements of my photographic images as my palette. Then printed as limited edition and signed digital prints. The prints are professionally printed on canvas or Forex™ printed with archival quality inks. I am a member of South Hams Arts Forum and have exhibited and sold work at: Harbour Arts, Kingsbridge No 8 Pershore Artrix, West Midlands MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) Macchynthlleth. less

Peter Barker Fine Art

Peter Barker Fine Art

Fine Art gallery featuring the work of renowned artist Peter Barker, as well as a stellar cast of other gifted British artists. Peter, a latter-day Constable, specializes in landscapes, in Oils, Watercolours, and Pastels. less

The Wykeham Gallery

The Wykeham Gallery

Welcome to The Wykeham Gallery. The gallery is one of the country's leading contemporary art galleries exhibiting paintings of all media as well as an extensive selection of bronze sculptures, ceramics and glass. In 2017 we opened a Sculpture Garden at the rear of the Gallery. less

Garrys Pencil Drawings

Garrys Pencil Drawings

I am a pencil artist and I undertake commissions for drawings. My clients generally have portraits drawn of their family, cats and dogs to be given as presents at Christmas, valentines, birthdays or for anniversaries. They also have their beloved pets drawn as a memorial. Commissions are easy to organise and I've done drawings for people all over the world. less

Lauren Paige Art Gallery & Writing Bureau

Lauren Paige Art Gallery & Writing Bureau

We are Nottingham's innovative independent - featuring original paintings, alongside a writing service by a sole professional fine artist. Lauren Paige Art Gallery & Writing Bureau was established in 2006 and has been based on Mansfield Road since 2011. We are a dealer of contemporary fine art and exhibit paintings in handmade oils, acrylic, watercolour and more distributed across two floors. Our elegantly styled premises afford a comfortable environment - with great natural light, ambience, and energy. less

The Art Buyer

The Art Buyer

The Art Buyer is a friendly online art gallery featuring a modern selection of contemporary art. The Art Buyer works with contemporary artists and makers from the UK & Ireland. We feature - oil paintings, photographic art, textile art and ceramics.We scour the country discovering up-and-coming talent from degree shows and shine a light on established artists. We also offer tailored art consultancy, following a free consultation, we provide a proposal of artwork for your home or workplace. less

Oakham Fine Art

Oakham Fine Art

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19th Century and 20th Century British and European Fine Art. Oakham Fine Art has a collection of original artworks created by some of the world's most highly respected artists. Our collection of landscapes by Sir Alfred East represents the largest commercial collection of his art in the entire world. less

Town Mill Galleries

Town Mill Galleries

Town Mill Galleries offer two galleries for artists to exhibit. Malthouse gallery a large space with original wooden beams or Courtyard gallery a smaller more intimate venue in the courtyard of the Mill complex. There are no membership fees to exhibit in either space. Town Mill Lyme Regis is the creative heart of Lyme supporting local artisans and the traditional historic Town Mill. less

Luna Creates Ltd

Luna Creates Ltd

City of London, EC1V 2NX

Luna Creates specialises in high-quality unique personalised gifts & designs. We provide high-quality personalised world map pinboard designs that you'll be proud to display in your homes and offices. Explore our many design variations and pin the places you've been and places you want to go. Contact us if there is a specific way you'd like to personalise your map. less

ART @ MG - Mardleybury Gallery

ART @ MG - Mardleybury Gallery

Datchworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6SG

Artist lead art gallery located on the cusp of the countryside. With a large free car park, a tearoom next door and beautiful views making the gallery the ideal location to visit. The gallery offers a wide variety of amazing original artworks to buy at affordable prices and with owners who are happy to explain more about the artists and artworks, you have all the help you need on hand. Access for the disabled and toilets on site. less

Harriet Ferris

Harriet Ferris

Harriet Ferris uses stoneware clay to create intriguing holding and standing sculptures. Inspired by her coastal environment and the intricate details of nature, she strives to reflect the beauty of pure form. Each piece is made with the intention to create an object that intrigues or enhances the senses with its physical being. Her handheld pieces invite you to touch, hold and feel. Her standing sculptures draw you closer to explore the spaces within. less

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Are you looking for a reputable art gallery to represent you as an artist and sell your art? In fact, many artists will tell you that looking and shopping for an art gallery is a rather overwhelming and even intimidating process. However, finding the best art gallery for your art is very important, actually essential for your career as an artist and your future. Unless there is an art gallery knocking on your door, you will be the one who has to knock on the doors of the art gallery. Beforehand, you have to find the right art gallery, of course. So the process of becoming a profitable or popular artist takes not just a lot of talent, but also a lot of hard work. Learn how to market yourself to the best art gallery and how to find the best art gallery to represent your art and you as an artist in this article.

We help you prepare shopping for art gallery thanks to this useful checklist you can follow:

First things first, you need to be honest to yourself and consider all aspects of your present and future as an artist and as someone looking for a career in art. So before you rush out looking for and shopping for an art gallery, make sure to ask yourself some of the following questions:

• Is my art technically good?

• Is my art good enough to be represented and sold at an art gallery?

• Do I have a recognizable and distinctive style?

• Am I ready to sell my art at an art gallery?

• Do I have a cohesive body of art ready to display at an art gallery?

• Is my art sellable?

• Have I had success selling my art at other occasions, events, and venues that are not art gallery?

• Do I have the time and energy to supply the demand for an art gallery?

• Do I have a blog or a website that showcases and promotes my art as a portfolio?

• Do I have a professional-looking portfolio to offer to an art gallery?

If the answer of all or the majority of these questions is “yes”, then you can continue looking for and contacting art gallery. If you answer to most or all of these questions with a “no”, take your time to think of the required changes, work on yourself as an artist, and consider these aspects above before you look for an art gallery to sell your art. Make sure you are approaching art gallery once you are absolutely ready to do so and don’t put yourself in a vulnerable position. Otherwise, it will help neither your self-esteem nor your ego as an artist.

Now, once you are ready to find an art gallery and contact them, you are probably wondering where to start from. It is important to take enough of your time ahead and have a good idea of the art gallery where you want your art to be displayed and what is the right art gallery to house your art and represent it the best way. Finding an art gallery in your surrounding area can be easily done both online and offline. You can always ask fellow artists or just people you know if they can recommend you or suggest art gallery you can check out and visit. If you are not sure about the reputation of the art gallery or you just want to learn more, you can always contact fellow artists represented by this art gallery and ask for their opinion, etc. A good way to look for an art gallery is by checking online. The majority of the reputable and popular art gallery in your area will, for sure, have a website you can check. Online directory for art gallery such as this one can also be a helpful source of information and contact details.

• Talk to other artists you know and ask them for recommendations and suggestions of an art gallery for you.

• Check out places both online and offline that have ads of an art gallery and the artists they represent

• There is a wide variety of websites of an art gallery. Make sure to check them and look the general image and brand every art gallery is representing itself through. Make sure these particular galleries are a good fit for your art and for you as an artist. In a nutshell, you want to research the type of art the art gallery are focusing on or specialising in and further approach only the art gallery displaying your type or style of art.

• Next, once you narrow down your options, you would like to visit this art gallery personally. Walk-in and feel the atmosphere and if it matches your style as an artist, how the art pieces are hanged or displayed, how the lighting works.

• Then try and visualize your art displayed there. Does it work in your imagination? Does it compare to the rest of the artists and their works represented at this art gallery?

• If a price sheet is not available, ask for it and see if the prices are within your price range.

• Don’t forget to pay close attention to how the staff of this art gallery treats you and are they professional enough, do you feel comfortable discussing your art with them.

It is important to know that reputable and popular art gallery get contacted by a big number of artists on a daily basis. Therefore, you want to stand out and show that you are a suitable artist for them. It is a good way to check ahead of the ‘artist submission policy’ then follow the guidelines. This will make a very good first impression of you since most galleries, especially the more high-end ones, have a very specific submission policy they want you to follow.

Make sure to follow this checklist before and you will feel ready to approach and contact every art gallery near you.

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