How do I submit work to a gallery?

How to Submit to Gallery Shows

1. Select Your Artwork. Put some time into choosing the work you want to submit to the exhibition.
2. Prepare Your Submission Files.
3. Follow Instructions for Submission.
4. Double-Check Your Submission for Mistakes.
5. Pay the Submission Fee.

How do you get represented by a gallery?

How Does an Artist Get a Gallery, Anyway? Here Are 11 Practical Steps That Could Lead to Bona Fide Representation

1. Don’t Show Up on the Doorstep.
2. Know Your Worth.
3. Figure Out What Your Scene Is.
4. Be a Presence.
5. Pick a Specific Target.
6. Yes, Do Instagram.
7. Learn the Delicate Art of the Studio Visit.
8. Don’t Get Ground Down.

How do I get a job in an art gallery?

Art Gallery Career Education Most art gallery employees have at least an undergraduate degree in art history. A bachelor’s degree should qualify you for entry-level positions at most galleries, though many professionals earn master’s or doctoral degrees as their careers advance.

How do I get my art into an exhibition?

Include the person’s name, brief descriptions of your background, your body of work, your artist’s statement, website, and why you think your art is a good fit for their gallery. Invite them to drop in on an exhibit that you’ve managed to secure from all that prior mingling—or even to your studio.

Do galleries pay artists?

Commissions. Every gallery is different, but most galleries take somewhere around a 50% commission from pieces you sell. Some take 40%, but rarely do any take more than 50%. Some galleries take a very small percentage in exchange for a monthly payment.

How do I submit art to Moma?

Please fill out the form below with your contact information, artist statement (no more than 100 words), and include a link to a portfolio with a selection of up to 10 images. If you include more than 10 images, your submission will not be reviewed.

How do you approach a gallery?

There are two common ways to approach a gallery: either go in cold and in person, with some photos of your paintings or phone beforehand to set up an appointment. Another option would be to send an email asking to set up an appointment.

What does a gallery owner do?

Gallery owners are entrepreneurs who start or buy their own for-profit or nonprofit art gallery. They are responsible for all aspects of a business operation, from working with artists to overseeing day-to-day operations. Gallery directors are responsible for the profitable management and operation of art galleries.

Do you need a degree to work in an art gallery?

Education, Training & Certification Education: Many art galleries require their entry-level staff to have at least a Bachelor’s degree in art or art history. However, work experience and proven gallery sales, in lieu of a college degree, are often acceptable.

Can anyone be a curator?

“Anyone can be an artist; anyone can be a curator. A curator is really a facilitator,” Roya Sachs, curator of the Lever House Art Collection and art director of Spring Place, recently told me.

Do artists get paid for exhibitions?

Artists generally don’t see a cent from exhibits in a museum. In some cases, however, they do make money. The fee can be set by you or the museum. Find other ways that museums can help an artist’s career and hear what a curator has to say about the business of museums.

How many paintings do I need for a gallery show?

As a rule of thumb when creating a mixed exhibition of large, medium and small paintings I try to present between 24 and 30 artworks as a body of work, but the space you will be using for your exhibition, your concept style and how much time you have will all be a factor in how many works you actually need.