Is Your Portfolio Gallery Ready? 🖼️How to Make the Best Pitch 🎨


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Are You Gallery Ready? A Self-Evaluation Guide for Visual Artists

Getting into galleries remains one of the most powerful ways to advance your art career—but most artists unknowingly sabotage their chances before making their first submission.

I've spent years helping artists navigate the path to marketing their art, including assisting them to prepare for gallery representation. I consistently see the same critical mistakes derailing promising careers. That's why I've put together a comprehensive guide that reveals:

  • What gallery owners look for in submissions
  • The non-negotiable elements of a professional presentation
  • Common mistakes that instantly mark you as "not ready."
  • The preparation steps most artists completely overlook

This advice is not just theory—it is based on decades of experience, including working in several galleries and direct conversations with gallery owners about what makes them say "yes" to an artist.

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Be well and take care. Peace out!

Barney Davey
Publisher: Art Marketing News

PS: Galleries often reject artists due to inadequate preparation. The same problems are usually the root causes of the struggle to sell their art independently. Find out if you're making common mistakes that could hold you back—take the free Gallery Readiness Quiz today.

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Barney Davey, a trusted mentor to artists worldwide since 1988, has authored multiple books, developed transformative marketing courses, and founded the internationally recognized Art Marketing News blog in 2005, a platform that unites artists from all corners of the globe. His most recent publication, "How to Profit from the Art Print Market, 20th Anniversary, 3rd Edition," is the cornerstone of Art Print Insider—a complete system of tools and knowledge visual artists can use to market art prints profitably. His expertise helps artists navigate the business side of creativity with practical, results-driven strategies. Join thousands of artists who have transformed their careers through Barney's guidance—visit ArtMarketingNews.com to discover resources that will help you build a sustainable, profitable art business on your terms.

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