I WANT TO SELL YOUR ART!!

Sylvie Fergusson 

 

 

 

 

I run a gallery- Spot Light Gallery. It is a wonderful intimate space to hang art. I have a limited amount of art exhibitions a year and feature my art and Hidden Talent students works only. I WANT TO CHANGE THAT!I am dedicated to my students and I admit, I have neglected my wonderful addition to the art school by not having shows year round.I must say I am sadly motivated by the sudden closing of TU Gallery and the impending retirement of the owners of Art Beat Gallery here in St. Albert. They will be missed! Under these circumstances I am playing with the idea of jurying outside artists to hang their shows. Perhaps pottery, photography or glass. I am even entertaining the idea of having various 'functions' held in the gallery.
People love to meet the artists, compare the paintings, enjoy the textures and nuances that are just not found online. Part of being a gallery is to create an EVENT or BUZZ that makes the art more memorable and desirable.
What I need from you are ideas!!! What would you like to see in the gallery? Would you attend exhibitions every month? 6 weeks? What is your most memorable gallery experience? Would you lease the gallery for your own show? What events would be suitable for a gallery? What would make patrons flock to our gallery and give YOU a sold out show??
I need feedback on how we can SELL YOUR ART!