Get Represented by Art Galleries Using This Strategy

[@byronbuchanan3066]

I have been a full time artist for almost 20 years and I have shown in many galleries.... they are a waste of your time. 9 out of 12 galleries still owe me money and have for years. They will sell your work and not tell you it sold and not pay you and they also sell it for more than they tell you so they get to keep more than half. Galleries will NOT give you info on who bought your work even if they go out of business. They will not promote you. They will keep your work in the storage room and not show it. They try to represent 5000 artists at a time. They will get rid of you as soon as your art is "out of fashion". I made 6 figures repping myself and painting part time..... then I decided to give galleries another chance. What a mistake. I made 25K in one year between 3 galleries. And these are some of the top galleries in the nation in the richest areas like Beverly Hills, Jackson, WY, Malibu, etc.. You will do a LOT better learning how to rep yourself. Also, forget museums. Its a pipe dream. Its all political nowadays. I wasted a decade and a half on them. Now that Im repping myself again, I have a wonderful life and work when I want and paint what I want... NO commissions. Good luck.

[@SarahLin-y2y]

I think I’d like to hear your experience repping yourself and finding your collectors!

[@stephanieshulmanart]

When you say repping yourself, I assume you mean representing. What all do you do to get your stuff if front of other people?

[@InAHollowTree]

The galleries did this to you even with a contract outlining your terms?

[@go_ak_go]

@byronbuchanan3066 , I would love to see a video done by you, about what you've been through in the art world, with a lean toward what DID work for you, after the negativity and dishonesty that you were dealt, while trying your best in how you used to think art sales *should* be earned. Diversity is the kiss of death? Please do tell more. Thanks 🙏💖✨

[@DatGuyWithDaGlasses]

I and many other artists coming across your valuable comment would love to know the name of the galleries that wronged you. It would be incredibly valuable for the few of us who are still willing to give galleries a shot to know which ones to avoid at the least. ❤🖤

[@_xBrokenxDreamsx_]

galleries will never die as long as hummus and wine are a thing but posting your work on the internet makes a lot more sense. pretty soon you'll be required to provide video evidence of the creative process as authenticity will become a real issue in this digital age.

[@Mr.Pristine]

I believe diversity in your work and a knowledgeable business mindset any artist could do well. Also presentation holds so much value.

[@byronbuchanan3066]

Diversity is the kiss of death my friend.

[@mayorgodsey]

Thank you very much for being willing to share your talent. I just found you and am so glad I did. I had become very frustrated with my paintings because I could never make mine turn out like the instructor's. You reminded me to paint my way! I’m ready to start another painting remembering to have fun and follow my instincts! BTW, I hope you don’t let the small minded negativity to discourage you. You are great…just the way you are. 👍

[@georgeevankovich3489]

So funny when she said Sonoma. I worked for John Annesley stretching canvas and building panels for years. He started doing it in 1967 and I learned a lot. It's all a story is what he told me.

[@cookiemonster3147]

As a committed artist, I am only interested in making the art I envision, not what a gallery wants.

[@karencrawford5491]

Me too. I don't plan what I do ahead of time. I choose my materials and colours but most times the topic emerges as I begin. It's possible that anything you do is part of a cohesive body of work. A piece of the puzzle that is you

[@jeanettecarnell8933]

Hear hear!😊

[@sohamsainju]

Absolutely yes!

[@mangalathatte]

Just loved the video. So much of information , knowledge . Learning from all your experiences. One suggestion: Please….please….please try to number your videos in case I want to go back to it again else I spend a lot of time searching.

[@marcelomunster9059]

I've bumped into your youtube page a couple of weeks ago completely unawere of its content and its been mindblowing the amount of knowlege you put out there! I've been an illustrator/tattooer for 20 years now and Im baby steping into this field of art business. since the pandemic my artwork has been my passion and Im selling a few drawings here and there but it didnt let me in that gallery mode yet. This episode will push me to take that extra step and I will follow those advices 100%!!! You are going to here it from me soon! Greetings from Brazil!

[@AD_29.84]

Same, I've been tattooing for 14 years, now I'm binge watching these channel and think I should invest my time in paintings. Never thougt about this. Greetings from Germany

[@warmteacosy]

Where are you keeping thirty pieces of artwork?

[@AI-xs4fp]

Best candid advice yet. So appreciate this podcast.

[@ryangarciaa21]

I really enjoyed this video. I learned soooo much from this video. I think you put the confidence back in me. I’m not a bad artist. I’m just not knowledgeable about the industry process and that’s why these videos are so important. Funny how you mentioned Hawaii. I live in Kailua on the island of Oahu. Yes, our local galleries OnLY want flowers, fish, beach scenes and hula girls. Not my thing.

[@william5159]

LOL, as a professional ‘fine artist’ for 40+ years, works in important galleries on three continents, in numerous publications and collections, and from a family that owned one of the finest galleries in the country, I can confidently say this; the ‘key’ is being a very very very good artist. Period. Quality always sells. If you are not that good, get another job. Nobody needs mediocre art, regardless of your desires. Sadly, the vast majority of ‘art’ is completely mediocre and is not ‘art’. It may be painting etc, and quite lovely even. But that is decorative craft, not Art. Also, the vast majority of collectors have absolutely no idea what they are looking at. Hence it IS possible to make a living as a mediocre decorative ‘artist’, but if you want to be a real artist, you must be really really really good. And if you are, it’s easy to get into almost any gallery anywhere. It is. Focus on being a genuine and great artist and your ‘gallery’ problems will be solved. If you can’t do that, well, maybe rethink the reason for your frustrations. Not hating on anyone, just being painfully honest.

[@Godfree1212]

@@william5159 it also helps to sleep and party with the right crowd.

[@TheCulturalReformist]

@@william5159 what is a really really really good abstract artist lol.

[@raychellynne2410]

This is beautiful advice and when I started to feel myself take it personally it made me hold up a mirror and decided to hone in my skill more. I think I’ll do a bit of both selling and really building knowledge

[@elizabethaspinall6967]

Even if your work is very very good - you do need some exposure. We are not all born with equal access to this - but I get the main focus needs to be on the quality of your work. E

[@1zwei3vier]

Thats a quite arrogant statement 😃 Art can never be classified in good or bad.

[@alera520]

I’m fascinated with the paint that’s behind Ellie! Wow I can see how amazing that piece is and it’s way in the back! I swear as soon as I get my finances in better shape I will be buying some of their master pieces! I agreed with all this statements! Also Galleries want you to be very famous so they can market more effectively and easily in social media, I know some that want me to get my art work there and I haven’t even get filled a whole collection yet.. just cause they know me and know they can market me anytime.. they like story lines and great backgrounds from the artists.

[@cathynykolaishyn8926]

This was an amazing video and very helpful. I’m a wanna be artist and putting the cart before the horse. I like to plan ahead. I can learn skills. Wish me all the blessings! ❤️

[@artistjazz]

In the begining she is right, you have to just try anyway- that's the point. even if the gallery is more traditional and you bring your portfolio you never know what they may have planned or if they are looking to expand or if they received any emails or customers looking for pieces like that but wanting to stay loyal to the gallery! ITS A BUSINESS they want to make money. end of story. They may say no to a show, but may ask to keep your information and contact you at a later date. Cast a wide net especially if your just getting going. Dont listen to the beginning f this and think "of that's too traditional, I'm not going to even go," Think " Oh this is more traditional! Let me go in at a different angle or ask more questions and see if I can figure out how I could be an asset to them or have them represent me! They have online galleries now! So their customers can buy online and from experience. It works! I've sold more are online this year. Im the only Black and white modern contemporary abstract artist at the gallery. everyone else is Colorful, impressionistic, photography, whimsical and figure work.

[@katedanis9075]

Thank you for a wonderful episode. Lots of new information and things to think about as an artist.

[@allenvoss7977]

What about getting involved with a local guild ? what are the thoughts on running The gallery once a month ? some of the demands of galleries that are run by the Artists , where you have to serve sometimes 2 to 3 days a month working for Gallery ? This takes time away from painting is this worth it?

[@karencrawford5491]

I draw and design and paint in many different styles that look nothing like each ither to my eye, but my best friend says she can always recognise my work no matter how diverse. Not syre that translates to people who don't know me. It's hard to judge sometimes

[@mysteriousmarissa]

An excellent, down-to-earth, honest conversation about art. All three of you were a joy to listen to and learn from. I have been in a fine art gallery for my abstract art, but I was shy about the selling process. I see that now and am moving forward. Thank you for this advice. I am following you and smashing the like!

[@milanartstudios]

We are so grateful to hear that! That means so much to us!

[@RuanFourieStix]

@mysteriousmarissa there was nothing down to earth about this discussion 😂

[@Wedow12]

How do you ship your art to a gallery or customers? How do you package it up? What carrier? Insurance or not? Etc?

[@jennenewhiteleyart1439]

Great dialogue and lots of 'art for thought' knowledge shared, thank you.

[@justrosy5]

What's needed are more galleries with different styles. That would help both artists and buyers, which would help the galleries make money. People would know, "Hey, that gallery is where I can show or buy abstract art!" or "This other gallery is where I can go to show or buy classical art!" Etc. When there's only one gallery in a small town (which is where too many galleries are located - single gallery towns/villages), and there's only one style that's treated as even valid at all, it really leaves both artists and buyers in a lurch. It's a little better in the larger cities, but not by much, when you look at it from a per capita standpoint, especially if the galleries are all in the downtown area, but most of the population lives in the burbs and works somewhere between those and the downtown area itself. Online galleries are supposed to take care of this, but they're all going the way of DeviantArt, which is really just sad. Even Etsy really isn't a great place to try to sell art if you want to actually support yourself. That's what most artists are left with though.

[@ethonica]

Interesting point. But is there a significant demand for those art in small town areas?

[@nostalgic-one]

Does the email approach really work? I've heard so much about how that's one thing that galleries don't like; when you contact them. They won't even open your email because they get so many everyday. But I guess it's a hit or miss or maybe it depends on the gallery.

[@milanartstudios]

It depends on the galleries that you reach out to, the timing of your email, the quality of your art and the subject line that you use. A gallery would probably be more likely to open an email that with the subject line "This could be a huge win-win" rather than the first thing that comes to mind like "Artist submission" or "Application for your gallery". Getting them to open the email is your foot in the door. The timing of your email is out of your control, that's why you email 100. The type of gallery/type of art in a gallery that you reach out to will determine whether your art will resonate with them. Do your homework and make sure that you're actually trying to provide the gallery a win-win. Let them know why you'll be valuable and an asset to them outside of just having great art. Do these things and you will get into galleries if you have skillful art.

[@laleelal-ii]

Just check what kind of paintings they do. It only works with that kind of art, but not with "high art".

[@northernbutterflyart6274]

Sometimes gallerys will put out online when they're looking for submissions and what kind of art they want. - someone who is also worried about how unsolicited work would be received, but trying desperately anyway.

[@taiwoakinyelesan4131]

@@milanartstudios Thank you for this!

[@milanartstudios]

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[@cdronk]

Hello and thank you for the great advice. As I was watching the video, I became curious of what the 3 speakers work looks like. I'm actually surprised there are no links in the description of the video.

[@Sushi33312]

(They give you their Instagram @ and you can always google their names. I now follow them. )

[@taralynnweekslovely11art58]

What is the link to part 1? I’m six months late to the party and I can’t find it. Thank you!

[@katykstudio]

Just found your channel! Excited to dive deep into your content. I have always been leary of trying to get into a gallery. Thank you for all of your perspectives.

[@tiffanyshiels]

Excellent conversation, I enjoyed it so much. Thanks. I’m in Australia & was wondering how much in Australian dollars is your 1 year mastery course please?

[@chrismichell4070]

Useful ideas can lead to a purposed goals time scales are the detriment as is commitment needed turning corners to focus is challenging but so is life itself.Insightual for crossroaded hopefuls like myself

[@allenvoss7977]

Let’s say I got into a gallery outside of my own state shipped it to them it didn’t sell and then I have to pay for shipping back to my home. Is this worth it?

[@1deplatt]

Enjoying the content! Thank you!

[@liddybird3608]

So. If you find yourself in a gallery that makes poor business decisions affecting the value of your work, do you drop that gallery, and how do you do it? Is it done to give notice? Do you give a more acceptable (to the gallery) reason than "I don't like your business model"? This might be an issue if a more "upscale" or important or famous gallery offers to represent you. What happens in that case?

[@MarieDolphinCreative]

good question!

[@mimimi5140]

Could you do for sculptors and installation type of artist

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

What if you're not very entrepreunerial?

[@kfergus3662]

I’ve been in 5 galleries, had a one man show and also sold my art in the art.

[@Edivizitrex]

thank you for sharing this ideas and bring it into my artistic journey to learn more

[@Otteracousticstorys]

I’m looking at my art and I have so many different styles each piece looks like a different person could have made it I have one of two red cardinals, which is extremely realistic I have one that what made to represent anxiety/anger and it has a silhouette of a shark with like eye and months every where and like sown up pieces in the canvas and then I have like a more cartoony dream like one of a This little toy I use to play with as a kid each piece is always based on my current mood but there’s not a lot of consistency in my art is this going to kill my changes?

[@conchitasandau]

Very helpful, thanks do much for this content!❤

[@milanartstudios]

We're so glad that it was helpful for you!

[@CoreyChambersLA]

Where is part 1? How do I find it?

[@michellethomas9986]

I freaking love you all AND this video! I was bummed today, unclear of which way to go and heard this! You all have helped me so much in this video!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@milanartstudios]

Oh my gosh Michelle, we’re so happy to hear that!!! If you’d like to have even more instruction from Elli and Dimitra you should check out the Mastery Program here: masteryprogram.com ❤️ it’ll teach you everything you need to know to start your art career and more🔥

[@bernadetteyoungquist]

I really appreciate your frankness and honesty. Thank you so much for taking the time to create these videos. I've learned so much by listening.

[@milanartstudios]

So so glad that you’re enjoying these videos❤️

[@cinsounds7097]

Hello, Great video. How long do gallery or trade show contracts last? How long are you obligated to be in the gallery/space

[@MarieDolphinCreative]

Darn, I had this question too! Doesn't appear to be answered yet.

[@tesskansas]

How do you feel about entering juried and non juried art shows?

[@PsychoKittiesMovie]

How are you attaching images “inline” to an email?

[@aroseart78]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@KokiKokimemon]

How can galleries get to the artists😊

[@S_M_McBean]

7:48 A Gallery may also be looking to expand their range.

[@opiethrice8746]

I'm being showing in a gallery in Omaha, my first one ever. I am freaking out right now, mainly because 8 years ago on this day I was in solitary confinement. I'm not sure wtf I am doing here, honestly.

[@DreamwalkerTenesha]

Is part 2 up yet? I’m not able to locate the video

[@halinatomaszczyk3254]

I just want to say that I have enjoyed listening,

[@allenvoss7977]

I know there are lots of artists that ship their artwork to galleries outside of their own state with no guarantee of sale. Is this reasonable to do and why are so many other artists doing it

[@paolathompson5487]

Thank you so much for the helpful information

[@milanartstudios]

We're so glad that it was helpful for you!

[@EnjoYing-j3m]

great job !!! thanks!!!

[@rogerhopley]

Thx!

[@ginaiannucci]

I’m in a gallery for two years and 0 sales.

[@AlexisS998]

Don’t know if you can change the thumbnail after uploading, but it should be “gets” not “get’s”

[@carissafisher7514]

I am sure they can change it! Maybe Get owns the gallery? 😂 get into Get’s art gallery. I was here to comment the same thing.

[@sylviaeder4639]

To get into Affordable Artfair you need to be represented by a gallery, I read. I find that a shame! There should be more Art fairs where also artists would have the chance to show their art without spendeng thousands of Euros Here in Germany even the Discovery Art Fair in Cologne is very expensive I think although you can get in without a gallery.

[@ethonica]

I saw in Instagram, there was a group of independent artists (like 3-5 of them) who made their own group thing , like a collective, so they can get into Affordable Art Fair. I don’t know the mechanics, if they registered themselves as a gallery. I just know they named it by combining their names and they represented themselves.

[@harwil-pw9bz]

Can anyone help me out? If you sell someone your original painting and they sell it years later, what are the rules? Apparently I was told you are entitled to a percentage of the profits? Or is this just another myth ? Great video by the way

[@josephgabriel2336]

@@harwil-pw9bz Simple. If I buy a classic car from you for $20K and I have the title and I own the car free & clear. Then, 6 months later I sell that car for $40K, what makes you think I owe you anything? I am the legal owner of the car. You don’t own any piece of it and you gave up your rights to the car when money was exchanged for ownership. Do you believe you are going to follow every piece of art you sell forever??🤔

[@JoyceStephenAustin]

How do you ship to these galleries ? Shipping is SO expensive!!!

[@milanartstudios]

Sometimes you can ask galleries to pay for shipping. A lot of galleries will pay for it!

[@leststoner]

Thank you!

[@jimhays2772]

You mean sell out artwork or sellable?

[@bluefernlove]

18:32 Artists with specific styles are stuck in creative limbo, inside a dull iteration of a once original thought. There's nothing more tedious than seeing the same thing, rearranged, playing over and over again.

[@milanartstudios]

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[@alysysysabasalalal]

I wish they would have let Dimitra talk about herself more rather than talking for her.

[@victorcold46]

😂 just do your thing and show it around. If some curator will like it you're in. Do not paint for the gallery market or youll miss the whole point of making art. Ask yourself why you are doing what you are doing first. Do not think u are going to get into Gagosian without the right contact either. They are talking about minor commercial galleries where the level of work is not even in the secondary market.

[@allenvoss7977]

Arcadia Gallery in New York just contacted me I’ll be giving them my best work . When its a Big Time Gallery you’re not gonna turn that down

[@a1xzyt-y8g]

How did it go?:)

[@ethonica]

Good luck!

[@reginaargentin2864]

I am always surprised a delighted what gets chosen and I think location is important and don't play by the rules cause you never know my biggest wins are usually random left field, this is too ad min for me

[@florisabelcastillo7688]

I have submitted my email twice for the course and haven’t heard from you guys yet. Hopefully soon!

[@milanartstudios]

Hey I'm so sorry to hear that Florisabel! What's your email, I'll check into that immediately! And where did you email?

[@AwkwardSpecimens]

GREAT info - thank you!

[@ninafrauenknecht7699]

Very helpful!❤

[@milanartstudios]

Glad you think so!

[@mevlidasofic9131]

❤

[@TheArtMonk-s5r]

Remember that just because the gallery chooses you, doesn't mean you have to choose them. If their level of competence is questionable, it might be the best thing to respect yourself and take your business elsewhere. You don't have to surrender your career to people whose judgement you don't trust.

[@MarcoobySnack]

if u wanna make it in a gallery, try making a list of 100, with research in ur market.

[@heathen.47]

Was this a debate?

[@EvanWells1]

I thought that having ur own website AND a gallery was a big no-no and galleries don't like it because then they're promoting the work of an artist that isn't investing their inventory in the gallery

[@journeyofaconfusedartist]

Why have you not invited me to be part of your podcast?

[@TruthIsNot4Sale]

This is such a great discussion 👏

[@princentantala]

Tankc i always tink im falure

[@KokiKokimemon]

😊

[@KokiKokimemon]

Thats the thing true art has to be found

[@raexiu]

some constructive criticism.. this whole video was unorganized. the artists / hosts had no chemistry. in fact it felt like their egos were in the way of trying to prove they were right rather than help the people who were watching this. yes: viewers want to hear anecdotes about artists who are in the scene. but there weren’t really any tips? it felt like the stories were nonsense. where are the “strategies” offered in the video title? lastly, the only time you consider and ACTUALLY TALK to the viewer is at the very end when you sell some course! very tacky on y’all’s end…

[@4kassis]

also: having famous parents helps...

[@timmaxim2120]

I think it's a shame that an artist has to jump through fiery hoops just to get their work in a gallery, even a small local gallery seems to be more trouble than it's worth!

[@pr1me840]

If you are going to start with a statement like "probably go and watch that before you watch this" then GIVE US THE LINK..... I have no idea what THAT is or where to find it. Frustrating dude.

[@CrackheadOwen]

I think its more about instagram these days

[@jisticslawal8074]

❤

[@harrisejaz280]

...that typo in your thumbnail has to be deliberate.

[@riot.9]

This makes me feel disgusted. I will just stay in my cave. Art is my way of self exploration, I paint what I feel, what I'm driven to paint. If this key element is taken away from me then I'm not an artist anymore. But thank you for info. It's useful to know.

[@stojanovich]

lol where did you dig up these people, i can bet they never exhibited in an important gallery in their life.

[@palnagok1720]

Facebook AI has the best database for selling and no commission.

[@joeswampdawghenry]

Endeavor to persevere...... Lol

[@Bander471]

With todays tech, I can't get around the idea of giving someone 50% commission for putting my work on their gallery wall. Why whore yourself out chasing fame and fortune. Treat yourself and your work as a brand. Start small and work your way up.

[@gemmrk]

Tension between the chicks.

[@MrSacreddog]

Learning punctuation would make you more credible. Just saying…

[@milanartstudios]

Fair enough… thanks for your help!

[@palnagok1720]

...and the galleries take 50+%

[@Thesecondcomingpodcast]

You guys are hurting my brain! Sellable art is called interior, design design and decorations are 100% different than ours! Why don’t you create art and use words to describe that art style instead of sounding like a bunch of high school kids who want to abstract paint and sell it?

[@joeswampdawghenry]

Boooooorrrrrriiiinnnng

[@carissafisher7514]

First step to get into a gallery learn some proper grammar ..... Get’s would mean get is, therefore it is not correct.

[@tomjmdalton8855]

sorry, you are not artists.

[@milanartstudios]

How is that so? Both Elli and Dimitra have tenured careers as professionals.