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This artist turned 5 partnerships into a sold-put gallery show with Meredith Nemirov (262)

Getting buy-in for an ambitious exhibition idea means giving people a reason to say yes before you walk in the door.

In this episode, Colorado artist Meredith Nemirov shares how she built a sold-out show by approaching a national nonprofit before she called her gallery, giving collaborators options rather than demands, and activating the show across multiple events. The result was six invested partners and a show that sold out by the end of the summer.

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Mutual Respect Between Artists and Galleries with Katherine Hébert (244)

Trust between artists and galleries doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through clear communication, honest conversations, and shared goals. This episode explores what makes artist-gallery partnerships truly work, from the “dating period” before representation to quarterly check-ins that keep relationships strong.

Discover why contracts are a must, how to ask for what you need without feeling pushy, and what galleries wish artists understood about the work they do every day.

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What galleries want: preparing yourself and your art (226)

This episode offers a candid look at how LA’s Gabba Gallery operates and what artists should know before submitting their work. Learn what signals professionalism, how first impressions are formed, and why clear communication matters.

You’ll hear about the inner workings of artist selection, the importance of preparation, and what strengthens long-term relationships between artists and galleries—shared from the perspective of those managing shows, reviewing submissions, and running the business every day.

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The investing artist: art, real estate, and legacy with Mary Erickson (223)

Mary Erickson built a thriving art business with heart, discipline, and financial savvy. I was immediately impressed with Mary’s business savvy, as I know you will be. Her art sales have paid for her lifestyle, which is comfortable and adventurous, but far from extravagant. She is a discerning investor and wise with her finances.

Mary says she paints so that she can buy real estate so that she can collect art by other artists.

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The Art Biz Unfiltered: Dealer Michael Findlay on Collectors, Curiosity, and Changes (ep. 209)

Veteran art dealer Michael Findlay joins me to discuss his memoir and share insights from 60 years in New York’s art world. He recounts memorable stories, including a funny Andy Warhol moment, and underscores the value of in-person art experiences that prioritize looking over reading.

Findlay also reflects on the qualities of great collectors and how technology has reshaped the complex relationships between dealers, artists, and collectors today.

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The Art Biz ep. 175: Why I Want Partnerships with Art Galleries with Evita Tezeno

Not content with the status quo, Evita Tezeno aims for recognition by prestigious honors like the Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellowships

She aims for the stars! “Higher than the heavens,” as she put it to me.

And she knows she can’t get there by herself. She needs strong gallery representation and a team of people behind her, and she’ll tell you why. This is the story of an artist who fully appreciates her gallery.

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Leaving gallery representation to reach more art buyers with Adele Sypesteyn (163)

Have you ever been so focused on a goal you thought was right for you that you missed opportunities that might have been better?

You just knew that this one direction was the path you needed to take. And you might have ignored that it wasn’t working or didn’t feel like the right fit. Adele Sypesteyn discusses adjustments she has made to her art business over the years.

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Jeremy Tessmer, gallery director at Sullivan Goss

Qualities galleries are looking for in their artists with Jeremy Tessmer (123)

If you’ve ever wanted to shoot the breeze with a gallerist, this one’s for you.

You’ll hear how Jeremy views an artist’s professionalism, what he thinks of online platforms, and how he taught himself art history (and why that was important to him). He also shares the 3 qualities he looks for in artists he represents.

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Virginia Folkestad Exhibition at Sandra Phillips Gallery in Denver | on Art Biz Success

Why Artists Should Embrace Galleries

The way we promote, sell, and buy art is rapidly changing, but there are still many good reasons to consider gallery representation.

Here’s a list to remind you of the upside of working with a gallery. . . .

A gallerist acts as your agent. A good gallery will be your advocate and business partner. They will work to manage your career and help you raise your status and prices.

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The Art Biz ep. 36: Reaching the Other 99% for Your Art Business with Adele Sypesteyn

Have you ever been so focused on a goal you thought was right for you that you missed opportunities that might have been better?

Chances are good that you can’t answer that question because you were so myopic. You just knew that this one direction was the path you needed to take. And you might have ignored that it wasn’t working or didn’t feel like the right fit.

This week’s podcast guest, Adele Sypesteyn, has been making a living from her art for 4 decades. But she never gets too comfortable with income coming from a particular source. She pays attention to changes in the marketplace and economy. And she educates herself.

The people who go into galleries are 1% of the population.
I wanted to reach the other 99%.

Listen to learn how Adele made the decision to pull out of her galleries and how she easily replaced that income.

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