how to do i go about getting my art work shown in art galleries?

Question

i am a young artist and i wanted to know what do i have to do get my work recognized. I live in New Orleans so I'm guessing it shouldnt be that hard?

Answer 1

Keep a lookout for juried exhibitions and competitions, nationwide. They are a good way for artists to break in. Also visit a ton of art galleries and figure out which ones your work fits into, and then talk to them about it. And, build a website to show your work and list it on artists' resource pages. Good luck.

Answer 2

Read "Making It As An Artist" ...a great book to help artists get started written by JoAnn DePolo a professional artist. There is a lot to learn about the business of art. Getting your work recognized by journalists, galleries and the general public takes knowing how to attract the attention of a few key people. Check out this book...it gives helpful tips in this area. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

1) Built a strong portfolio - Artist Statement
(In a plastic folder) - Biography (in second person)
- Artist CV/Resume
- A CD with your pictures on it.
(sometimes they want slides and
be sure to label the pictures: title,
date, meduim, artist.)

It would help, if you created your own website and post your pictures on it. Design a logo & letter head that represents you, be creative and remember apearance is everything. It's import to have a good quality portfolio.

Apply to art clubs, organizations, and groups. They usually have newsletters that tell when shows are coming up. Shows usually have application forms you send in to them with your portfolio.

Consignment galleries usual display your artwork year round. Tend to be where you sell prints and small things.
Public Galleries tend to show new trends like Installation Art. They tent to be non-profit galleries.
National Galleries usual invite you if your famous.

Concentrate on get know local first. Then build toward reigenal and then to national status.

Start Networking with other artist around your area. Well-established Artists are usually friendly to share information for beginners.

You can apply for government grants & funding. There are grants for individuals and some for groups. If you are with a group of artist under a studio, it's sometimes easyer to recieve a grant. Then you split the money between the artists of the studio.

Answer 4

Have an art show in your own home or rent a place for the day. Invite everyone that you know and tell them to invite people too.