How To Get Your Artwork Shown At a Gallery

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For emerging artists, getting artwork in a gallery can seem daunting, but there are many venues available even if you don't live in a major city.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A pen and paper
A portfolio
Internet access
Membership in art organizations
Art school
Artist friends
Exhibition space

Step 1: Make list of art galleries

Make a list of local art galleries including addresses and contact information.

Step 2: Visit galleries

Visit galleries and ask gallery owners or representatives about portfolio submission requirements.

Step 3: Select artwork for portfolio

Select artwork for your portfolio. Galleries may require artist portfolios in slide format, as digital files on DVD, or posted online.

Step 4: Enter artwork in juried competitions

Enter artwork in juried exhibition competitions sponsored by galleries or nonprofit organizations.

Tip: Some competitions are scams that exist solely for entry fees. Ask questions before submitting work.

Step 5: Join local art organizations

Join local art organizations to network with fellow artists as well as art supporters.

Step 6: Take college art courses

Take art courses at a local college or university. Art classes are prime networking opportunities.

Step 7: Form artist cooperative with friends

Form an artist cooperative with artist friends and create your own exhibition space along with word-of-mouth buzz about your work.

Tip: Select cooperative members carefully. Treat this as a business venture and require members to sign a contract.

Step 8: Submit work to online gallery

Submit work to an online art gallery or start your own online gallery.

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