Artist: May 2007 Archives

A reader from Victoria is just getting started selling her artwork. She asks:

First, where is the best place to sell artwork?

How do I put a price on the items?

My experience: I have had the most success selling my artwork through displays at restaurants and other businesses, and at festivals. Yes, just approach a business that gets a lot of traffic and has some blank walls and offer to do an exhibit. Offer them a commission (say 30%) and make it easy for them.

Festivals – in Victoria try the Moss Street Market and the Moss Street Paint-In for sure! And be sure to join your local arts council so you get notices of opportunities.

Pricing – I look at what other artists at my skill level are charging and kind of guess. Definitely smaller works that are more affordable (and easier to find space for in a house) sell the fastest.