Galleries and creative spaces have an important role to play in their local art scenes and in creating opportunities for artists more widely. Showcasing artwork at a gallery gives artists a platform that can accelerate them into the next stage of their careers. So, as well as featuring the artwork of our Resident Artists, each year we open up the gallery walls to Visiting Artists. Here is the impact we have seen from our Visiting Artists Shows.
Selling artwork
Sharing their artwork on the scale of a gallery art show gives them the opportunity to find new buyers for their art. That’s vital to the success of any artist and the continuation of their creative endeavors.
Growing their audience
Many of the visitors who see and like their artwork will connect with the artists. This could be following them on social media so they keep up with future events and artwork for sale, or commissioning a bespoke piece. Building a following is valuable for any creative.
Raising their profile
Exhibiting at a gallery reflects positively on the artist’s talent, professionalism, and capabilities, especially when applying for art opportunities and selling their work. People may go to the show to find new artists to support as they already feel aligned with the gallery and the kind of artwork they showcase.
Networking and building connections
It’s an opportunity to build their industry network. In our group show, the visiting artists can connect with the other artists they are exhibiting with and the creative community that attends the opening night. These could become very useful connections in the future for art shows, commissions, and other avenues for supporting their work.
Artistic development
A lot of Visiting Artists Shows, including our own, have a theme or parameters on the kind of art that will be included. It’s a prompt for creative exploration. Creating art in this way could lead to them exploring themes and ways of working they wouldn’t have otherwise, supporting their artistic development.
For all these reasons and more, Visiting Artists Shows help artists, art scenes and galleries to thrive. The best part is that you can help too. Attend Visiting Artists Shows, connect with the artists and buy the artwork that resonates with you. ALG Fine Art’s Visiting Artists Show “Poetic License – Art to Navigate a Beautiful, Messy World” opens on Saturday, October 4th and runs until Saturday, November 15th. Be the first to experience it and have a chance to acquire the incredible artwork from a diversity of artists by booking a ticket to the Opening Night Reception.
