does anybody out there know of galleries that except religious artwork?

Question

i have recently completed various artworks depicting the stations of the cross and unfortunately in barnsley where i live have been told that its too controversial to hang in there galleries, so i must venture further a field, any ideas.

Answer 1

The Art World is right here in London - Barnsley is not exactly famous for it's galleries. It's fame is of the Industrial Revolution.

From the short description of your work, I think your first port of call here in London should be Westminster [Catholic] Cathedral. You could try going on line and contact someone there. Maybe they will want to see your work[s].


London is an open minded multi-cultural city in the truest sense and meaning of the words. Anything goes, including religious works of art, great mosques, cathedrals, [yes, we've got 2, St Paul's [Anglican] and Westminster [Catholic]].

The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square have lots of religious works - why not give them a buzz too, see what they think. Don't ask, won't get!

If you don't like the 'idea' of London [Londinium], try this site at Liverpool : -

The National Archives | Search the archives | ARCHON Directory ...Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Archives · Liverpool University Art Gallery · Liverpool University: Special Collections and Archives ...
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/searches/locresult.asp

WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL The official site of the primary Catholic Cathedral in England and Wales includes a brief history and tour of the Byzantine-style building, ...
http://www.westminstercathedral.org.uk

I always think of Westminster Cathedral as Greek/Byzantium in it's style - reminds me of our best ever Roman Govenor, H.E. Constantine the Great - first Christian Emperor of Roma.

Try the French Protestants here in London at this site : -

LondonTown.com | London Useful Numbers | French Protestant Church ...French Protestant Church. 8-9 Soho Square, Westminster, London, W1D 3QB .... Paula Rego - O Vinho - Gallery Art and Shows ...
http://www.londontown.com/LondonInformation/Worship/French_Protestant_Church/1ac8

Finally - if all else fails - get in touch with Westminstere City Corporation and see if you can rent a Sunday space/plot on the railings along the north end [Piccadilly] of Green Park. Lots of artworks sold here - most of it bloody good. You'll also meet lots of other artists - who knows, even get to join a colony. Try this link and click through : -

http://www.westminster.gov.uk

GOOD LUCK.






PROTESTANT!

Answer 2

Yes I think I might be able to help you out. The criticism you've gotten is really a complement to your subject and maybe even to you as an artist. Let me give you an example of a sunject just like you've explained here. you've chosen to depict stations of the corss, a subject so objective that there jay very well be as many opinions as there are people who even understand the Idea and those opinons define what the present "acceptable state of mind" is as per the subject matter whereas, "angels" might be a subject matter that goes along with the basic premise of the "stations" of the cross without interferring in what someone thinks of Christ. This subject you've chosen really attests to your ability to make someone feel emotional or that he or she has been pushed to a point of feeling emotional. Good for you. Despite the fact that your subjest matter is a subject that can be divisive?....all the best galleries will carry some religious materials as art because there is inded a market for it. Keep painting, before long you'll either be rich or you'll have top move somwhere else so nobody tries to assasinate you,....In either case, you've just managed to examplfy your ability ot make someone react and thats alot more than most artists do. good luck to you in your endeavors

Answer 3

By the way you have said that "in barnsley where i live have been told that its too controversial to hang in there galleries". This suggests you have only tried galleries that are run/controlled by the local authority.

Why not try some local privately run places. I know in Newcastle which isn't too far away there are plenty of places that exhibit controversial or challenging art. You could try 'The Baltic' for more advice at: http://www.balticmill.com/contact/index.php

Alternatively have you thought about setting up your own website and post it on there

Answer 4

maximum galleries will % to work out your artwork in individual (some photographs are ok, yet an portfolio that would not comprise your surely artwork won't teach each and all of the nuances of your brush artwork). pass to the galleries in individual and exhibit your interest to have your artwork blanketed at their area. Make an appointment with the gallery proprietor to have your artwork reviewed. they're going to in many situations produce different government interior the sphere evaluate your artwork and are available to a variety in the event that they think of it is going to sell to THEIR customers. Their decision isn't inevitably a contemplated photograph of the known of your artwork, yet is in accordance with its skill to sell at that distinctive area. you will then agree upon costs in accordance with what you % for the artwork, what volume they think of they might get for the artwork, and how a lot they require in fee (in many situations 20%). Spend time traveling your interior of sight galleries and making your self known in the past leaping top in along with your artwork. Gallery vendors will oftentimes persist with their hearts so putting your self of their sturdy graces by way of being a delightful customer in improve will help.

Answer 5

Find your own walls and hae your own gallery, invite others to show their art and take a fee from sales, that way you get what you want and some cash......

Answer 6

Have you tried to find other Christian artists or made your work known to local churches?
There's a forum and maybe some links here:
http://www.christianweb.org.uk/
A student I was on the Foundation course with had an exhibition in her church.