Have you ever wondered whether having your work in a gallery is the right choice for you?

This episode, we’re following from last week’s interview with a gallery owner and answering a listener question from Helen. She asked why we chose to represent ourselves rather than pursue the gallery route. Helen also asked: “can a female artist be self-representing and still find her place in the history books – or is it important to have the testimonial from an established gallery?”

When thinking about galleries, it’s important to know (a) where you want to go and (b) where you currently are. The art world often catches up and “discovers” artists late in life (or after their death), and we debate whether galleries will continue to play an important role as we move forward. Of course, we also answer Helen’s question and explain why we each decided not to market primarily through galleries. There’s lots more in this conversation, so don’t miss it!

Mentioned:

“Painting Abstract Landscapes” by Gareth Edwards

Soul Smile pop-up event HERE

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“Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

With only 6 weeks until Christmas, we’re talking gifts. But we’re not focusing on what you can sell – we’re interested in what you can ask for.

So we spent some time thinking and came up with a suggested Christmas list to help you drop heavy hints this year. Our list includes small surprises such as new paint colours or a special brush, all the way to high-price courses or artworks. But we also suggest some ideas you may not have considered – including ways in which your family and friends could give you the gift of time.

Along the way, you’ll get a sneak peek into our own Christmases, including Alice’s frugal approach to gifts and Louise’s tendency to ask for books she ever reads. We hope this episode inspires you to brighten your own Christmas by asking for something you will truly enjoy – and maybe even jumpstart a new phase of your own art.

Mentioned:

“Unquiet Landscape,” Christopher Neve HERE

“Why Your Five Year Old Could NOT Have Done That,” Susie Hodge Find on Amazon

Kyle Cease on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLCjITkn87w

Alice’s gift certificates

Louise’s gift certificates

The Connected Artist Club will be opening soon, click the image below to add your name to the waitlist to hear more

If you have a question you’d like us to discuss, click here to send it to us

If you are enjoying the podcast this is an easy and inexpensive way to help support it and ensure it continues. The demands of making it each week can be challenging. Your support is allowing us to hire some editing help. If you’d like to help out with a one-time or a monthly donation, you can “buy us a coffee” us at Ko-fi.com

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Follow Alice on Instagram @alicesheridanstudio
or Louise @louisefletcher_art

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“Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License