For new and upcoming artists it may be difficult to approach an art gallery and find gallery representation. Here are a few points to help you get started. It may often be difficult for an artist to find that first foothold in an art gallery. Art schools cover every aspect of art history, artists, techniques and skills but rarely cover the practicalities of establishing yourself as an artist.

1. Artist painting
Artist sends portfolio
to art gallery
6 Tips on How To Approach an Art Gallery
and Find Gallery Representation
Gallery inundated with
emails from artists
Gallerist selects 1 artist
Artist has a show!
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2. 6 Tips on How To Approach
an Art Gallery
and
Find Gallery Representation
By Nalini Malaviya
Art Scene India

3. 6 Tips on How To Approach an Art Gallery
and Find Gallery Representation
For new and upcoming artists it may be difficult to
approach an art gallery and find gallery representation.
Here are a few points to help you get started.
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4. 6 Tips on How To Approach an Art Gallery
and Find Gallery Representation
Have A Systematic Approach
1. Annual art exhibitions: These are organized by art schools
annually and it is one of the ways to get noticed by gallery
managers and representatives.
2. Reference point: One of the best ways to get a gallery to
review your portfolio and to agree to meet you is by
‘reference’.
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5. 6 Tips on How To Approach an Art Gallery
and Find Gallery Representation
Have A Systematic Approach
3. Shortlist: Zero in on the galleries that you would like to
approach. It doesn’t make sense to send your artworks to all
the galleries possible, because your art may not be suitable
for many of them. For instance, a gallery specializing in
photography will not be interested in your paintings or
videos.
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6. 6 Tips on How To Approach an Art Gallery
and Find Gallery Representation
Have A Systematic Approach
4. Contact the Gallery:
• Create a portfolio: Make an artist portfolio with your best images, an
excerpt from your artist statement, resume and selected exhibitions.
• Contact: Send an e-mail to the gallery - write a polite covering letter and
send your portfolio to the gallery.
• Follow up.
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7. 6 Tips on How To Approach an Art Gallery
and Find Gallery Representation
Have A Systematic Approach
5. Be visible: You can also participate in juried exhibitions and
apply for art grants, which may give you visibility.
6. Network: Networking with the right people can really get
you places. Visiting art shows and events and being active
online will allow you to grow your network of like-minded
people.
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8. 6 Tips on How To Approach an Art Gallery
and Find Gallery Representation
Final Tips
• Keep the content limited; nobody has time to go through
hundreds of images and pages and pages of written material.
• Allow sufficient time to pass before you follow up with a
gallerist/curator.
• Always make an appointment before you show up at the
gallery.
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9. 6 Tips on How To Approach an Art Gallery
and Find Gallery Representation
There is no quick fix solution, but as an artist who is talented you
will find the right gallery for you. Be patient and persevere.
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and Find Gallery Representation
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