How to Get a Show in an Art Gallery
Art requires creativity and passion and if you have both then your work will be worth displaying. However, this isn’t an easy road and no matter how good you might be, if you are new, you will face some problems getting your work on display in an art gallery. Gallery owners are always reluctant to display the work of unknown and relatively new artists.
You will have to do some considerable convincing before an art gallery owner will offer you a spot in his/her gallery to put your work up for people.
Instructions
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First be sure that you have a degree in your art discipline, you then need to do a comprehensive research in finding out the locations which put art works on display. It is recommended that you make a list of all the famous art galleries in your city.
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Another thing which will get you noticed is an art club membership. These clubs are everywhere and it’s a treasure chest of contacts which will be vital for you in getting your art work on display. You can increase your connections by mingling with other member of the art clubs. These clubs have their own links with restaurateurs who put up the work of artists regularly.
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You can also get your work displayed in art festivals in your city, as these are generally annual events where anyone and everyone can display their art for the price of only an entrance fee. Such events are very helpful in getting your work some exposure.
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You can always use different charities to donate your work in fund-raising auctions. You will be surprised but these charities can also auction your work to hospitals where your art work will get a perfect spot for display.
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Always try to attend other exhibitions to study the work on display. Keep an eye for an opportunity to show your work someday at the same venues.
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You should be confident as it is your confidence which will get your work displayed. Walk to gallery owners or curators and express views about the stuff on display. Show them your portfolio and let them know you are an artist yourself.
