Tough on Art

Gallerist Jen Tough answers questions from artists, always unscripted (and sometimes rambling and off the cuff). All questions were submitted by artists prior to the podcast. There is some profanity in this episode.  Ask your own questions at www. JenTough.gallery This episode's questions are: 1. Jen's pet peeves on the art world, and what should change (rant!) 2. Did shelter in place an...

Gallerist Jen Tough answers questions from artists submitted prior to the podcast. Ask your own questions at www. JenTough.gallery This episode's questions are: 1. Group shows vs 3-5 person shows 2. Is it necessary or advisable to have an artist statement on your website? 3. Do you recommend putting prices on a website even if the art works are not inexpensive? 4. Is it appropriate to contact...

Get the REAL dirt on how a gallery operates, what they look for in artists before representing them, and what can make a gallerist's blood boil. Join Jen Tough for part two of a two part series where she'll do a deep dive into different financial models of galleries (co-ops, commercial, non-profit), some common misperceptions some artists have about gallery owners, and why trust and comm...

Gallerist Jen Tough answers questions from artists submitted prior to the podcast. Ask your own questions at www. JenTough.gallery This episode's questions are: 1. What do you look for in an artist website that will impress you the most? 2. What criteria do you/gallerists use when deciding which artists to represent? 3. Are brick and mortar galleries likely to reemerge vigorously after covid?...

Gallerist Jen Tough answers questions from artists submitted prior to the podcast. Ask your own questions at www. JenTough.gallery  This episode's questions are: 1. Do collectors typically prefer to remain anonymous? 2. How important is it for an artist to make sure they voice any concerns they might have with a gallerist? 3. Gallerists sharing commissions when an artist shows at another gall...

Get the REAL dirt on how a gallery operates, what they look for in artists before representing them, and what can make a gallerist's blood boil. Join Jen Tough for part one of a two part series where she'll do a deep dive into different financial models of galleries (co-ops, commercial, non-profit), some common misperceptions some artists have about gallery owners, and why trust and comm...

Gallerist Jen Tough answers questions from artists submitted prior to the podcast. Ask your own questions at www. JenTough.gallery This episode covers: when and why to work in series, pricing your work when you have multiple galleries, galleries sponsoring artists for shows, art exhibitions and fairs in Europe, target markets and buyers, and forming corporations or LLC's for your art business...

In this episode, from a recorded live webinar, Jen answers questions submitted from artists, gathered before the webinar.   Questions in this episode include: How do gallerists find artists, recouping framing costs when working with a gallery, a bit about art fairs, how to list mixed media works when submitting to shows, what's better: an MFA or MA when you don't have plans on teaching. ...

This episode is Part Two of a live webinar called "Gallerist Q&A" on January 31, 2021. Prior to the webinar, artists submitted their questions.   This episode covers: selling online while also having gallery representation, ideas for gaining gallery representation outside of your hometown, disappointment with Jen's "Make Your Work Stand Out" workshop and the mispercept...