Your First Art Exhibition: Why You Don’t Need to Feel Ready
Your First Art Exhibition: Why You Don’t Need to Feel Ready “Are you an artist?” I ask people this surprisingly often in the gallery. And you know what I hear all the time? “Not really.” “Maybe.” “A little bit.” Usually, this is coming from someone who makes art. Sometimes they’ve been making art for years. […]
Exploring the First Nations Represented in Echoes of Earth
Exploring the First Nations Represented in Echoes of Earth Most Australians know that First Nations Australia is rich in history and culture, but fewer realise just how incredibly diverse it is. There isn’t one First Nations culture. Each have their own language. Multiple artistic styles exist. Not just one. Australia is home to hundreds of […]
First Nations Art in Melbourne | Echoes of Earth
First Nations Art in Melbourne: Why Echoes of Earth Will Always Have a Place at Gallery Unbound First Nations art in Melbourne is incredibly diverse, and that’s exactly what I hope people discover when they visit Echoes of Earth. Some exhibitions fill a gap in the calendar. Others become part of who you are. Echoes […]
The Real Reason You Connect With Art (It’s Probably Not What You Think)
Do you ever wonder what the real reason you connect with art is? Have you ever walked into a gallery and found yourself stopping in front of one particular artwork? Not because it was the biggest. Nor was it the most colourful. Not because someone told you it was important. You just… stopped. While everyone […]
Are Art Prints Worth Buying? You Don’t Need an Original to Collect Art
There can be a strange stigma around buying art prints. People wondering whether or not art prints are worth buying. Almost like owning a print is somehow “less than” owning an original artwork. And honestly? I don’t agree with that at all. If you genuinely connect with an artwork, but the original is out of […]
How to Photograph Your Artwork Properly (Because Bad Photos Are Costing You Opportunities)
You can create an incredible artwork… and completely ruin someone’s first impression of it with a bad photo. That sounds harsh, but it’s true. As a gallery director, one of the most common things I see is artists unintentionally sabotaging their own work through poor digital presentation. Crooked images. Harsh lighting. Dark shadows. Distracting backgrounds. […]
How to Know If You Should Buy a Piece of Art (Before It’s Gone)
You’re standing in a gallery. You’ve found a piece you keep coming back to. You love it… but you’re hesitating. You tell yourself: “I don’t have a wall big enough.” “I should bring my partner back.” “I’ll come back later.” “I just need to measure first.” And on the surface, all of those sound completely […]
How to Get Into an Art Gallery (Without Gatekeeping or Guesswork)
There’s a question I get asked all the time: “How do I get into an art gallery?” And usually, what people are really asking is: “Am I good enough?” Let me say this upfront — Getting into a gallery isn’t about being “good enough.” It’s about being ready. And those two things are not the […]
How to Price Your Art (Without Guessing or Getting Ahead of Yourself)
Pricing your art is one of those things that feels like it should have a clear answer… but somehow never does. Most artists either: underprice because they want to be “affordable” or overprice because they’re trying to match someone further along in their career And both can hold you back. So instead of guessing, or […]
How to Choose the Right Art Gallery to Exhibit With
If you’re wondering how to choose an art gallery to exhibit with, you’re not alone. For many artists, getting into a gallery feels like a major milestone — but choosing the right gallery can make a huge difference to your experience and success. If you’re earlier in the process and still figuring out how to […]