AboutDJ Murphy Expertise 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!!
Expert: DJ Murphy Date: 2/6/2008 Subject: Art market
Question I have been exhibiting paintings for years, and have an online store, but I only sell a few paintings per year. I'm at a loss. How can I reach the art buyers market?
Answer Hello............this use to be the $64,000 question.......but with inflation it is now the million dollar question.
Selling art is the best of times is a challenge.....since it is a "luxury" item....and very few Americans even own an original painting.
I wish I could offer an easy answer to you.........but as an alternative I recommend you subscribe to Art Calendar Magazine [check out their website artcalendar.com ] They have very good articles on the marketing and selling of art works. Also check out Art Business Magazine.
Exposure is most important for an artist. Try this site as a beginning...and there are many more free to show and list your works. http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/
