ART BUSINESS
How to get into Art Galleries / Pricing your paintings.
Todd Bonita Gallery, Ogunquit, Maine. Opened in 2014.
ART BUSINESS
How to get into galleries and pricing your paintings.
(1.5 hour lecture with Todd Bonita)
Business of Art Lecture: Getting into Art Galleries.
In this lecture, we’ll explore the essential steps and strategies for getting your artwork into art galleries. Whether you’re an emerging artist looking for representation or an established creator seeking new opportunities, understanding how galleries operate and what they look for in artists is key to navigating the competitive world of gallery exhibitions.
We will cover:
How to get into galleries and pricing your paintings.
(1.5 hour lecture with Todd Bonita)
Business of Art Lecture: Getting into Art Galleries.
In this lecture, we’ll explore the essential steps and strategies for getting your artwork into art galleries. Whether you’re an emerging artist looking for representation or an established creator seeking new opportunities, understanding how galleries operate and what they look for in artists is key to navigating the competitive world of gallery exhibitions.
We will cover:
- * The different types of galleries (commercial, non-profit, museum) and how to find the right fit for your work.
- * How to develop a professional portfolio that showcases your best work and aligns with gallery standards.
- * The submission process: from understanding gallery submission guidelines to crafting an effective artist statement and CV.
- How to build relationships with gallery owners and curators, including tips on networking, attending openings, and making a lasting impression.
- Key considerations for pricing your work, negotiating contracts, and understanding commission structures.
- Best practices for creating a sustainable career with gallery representation, from managing your exhibitions to maintaining a professional reputation in the art world.
ARTIST PARTICIPATION
Hanging the sign to the Portmouth, New Hampshire gallery in 2016.
Todd Bonita
is a professional oil painter, teacher and art gallery owner who brings his 30 years of experience to this Business of Art lecture series.
* Owner and operates the Todd Bonita Gallery in both Ogunquit, Maine (2014) and Portmouth, NH (2016).
* Currently represented by ten art galleries around New England, Florida, Michigan and the UK.
* Has had gallery relationships with more than 36 art galleries, in addition to participating in more than 100 shows in museums, auctions and exhibition venues.
* Has had more than ten solo exhibitions and participated in more than 100 two-person and / or group shows.
* Is collected worldwide in more than a thousand private and corporate collections, including 41st US President, George HB Bush.
* Has taught drawing and painting professionally since 1996 at Art Institutions, Art schools, Museums, Art associations, as adjuct faculty at art colleges and universities and privately.
* Is founder / owner and operator of the Ogunquit Art Colony School (2013), teaching or overseeing more than 25 classes and workshops per year, both domestic and International.
* Has lectured on the business of art, "Gallery Representation relationships / Pricing your artwork" at the Art Institute of Boston, Montserrat College of Art and several Art Associations and Institutions.
is a professional oil painter, teacher and art gallery owner who brings his 30 years of experience to this Business of Art lecture series.
* Owner and operates the Todd Bonita Gallery in both Ogunquit, Maine (2014) and Portmouth, NH (2016).
* Currently represented by ten art galleries around New England, Florida, Michigan and the UK.
* Has had gallery relationships with more than 36 art galleries, in addition to participating in more than 100 shows in museums, auctions and exhibition venues.
* Has had more than ten solo exhibitions and participated in more than 100 two-person and / or group shows.
* Is collected worldwide in more than a thousand private and corporate collections, including 41st US President, George HB Bush.
* Has taught drawing and painting professionally since 1996 at Art Institutions, Art schools, Museums, Art associations, as adjuct faculty at art colleges and universities and privately.
* Is founder / owner and operator of the Ogunquit Art Colony School (2013), teaching or overseeing more than 25 classes and workshops per year, both domestic and International.
* Has lectured on the business of art, "Gallery Representation relationships / Pricing your artwork" at the Art Institute of Boston, Montserrat College of Art and several Art Associations and Institutions.