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Artist for more than 35 years...current art gallery owner, served on Arts Councils...have many contacts in the art world...can be resource for artists trying to get exhibited...common questions about pricing, submissions, insurance, etc. Long time artist, art gallery owner, consultant. If I don't know the answer to your question....I will tell you!!

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For a connection to my website go to www.galleryonemain.com

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Read my essay "What is Art....Anyway?" on my website www.galleryonemain.com


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2012-01-30 exhibiting:

Depending on your work style, quality, etc., and whether it fits into what the gallery might want, your resume isn't as important as the artwork itself.    Put together a portfolio of a representative

2011-12-27 17 and want to be an artist. advice?:

Good for you to want to explore an avocation or vocation in the art world.    It is an uphill struggle for artists, but some do find success.  Best to explore "free" opportunities such as putting on your

2011-11-18 Getting back into some freelance work:

First thank you for being on the front lines as a fire fighter....    The economy has put more than a crimp in the market for spendable $$ for artwork.  Many galleries are struggling and/or closed because

2011-11-15 I need a head start?:

We all started "small".....so don't let that idea be an impediment to making a go out of  a career as an artist.  Will advise you though, that making a living as an artist is an uphill  challenge....as

2011-09-21 gallery portfolio:

For your portfolio to be presented to the gallery....put in the following perhaps either  in three ring binder [a nice one] or a folder with pockets where you can put the info.    A one pager about your

 

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