Navigating the path to gallery representation can feel daunting, particularly when faced with questions such as ‘Where do I start?’ or ‘How do I get noticed by the right people?’ This one-hour taster session will introduce you to the Gallery Ready & Exhibition Representation course and offer a preview of how to strategically develop your portfolio, build relationships with galleries and agents, and take the next steps in your professional art career.

Whether you’re an emerging artist seeking your first gallery show or a more established artist aiming to expand your reach, this session is a valuable starting point. You’ll learn more about how the art market works, gain insights into how galleries select artists, and understand what it truly means to be ‘Gallery Ready’. The session will also explore what you can expect from the full course, including real case studies, industry best practices, and strategies that help artists stand out.

Free Taster Session – Gallery Ready & Exhibition Representation
Date: 6th August 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00 GMT
Location: Online via Zoom

The taster will include practical advice, a live Q&A, and time to reflect on whether you’re ready to take that next professional step. Participants will also receive follow-up resources to support further learning.

This session is ideal for visual artists working in any medium who are curious about developing commercial relationships with galleries, agents, or publishers.

Session Lead – Karen van Hoey Smith
Karen is an artist mentor and independent art broker and curator, she has degree in Fine Arts Valuation and has been in the arts and antiques world since graduating in 2001. She was the youngest female auctioneer in the UK, has been consultant expert for BBC, magazines, newspapers and for radio, was an art consultant in London and managed galleries in Bristol as well as being a senior partner at an art publishing house. With a successful history working as an art broker having sold pieces by Banksy, Picasso, Bomberg, Karen has a wealth of knowledge representing artists, curating exhibitions and imparting this knowledge to help artists achieve their goals whether that be selling more art or being accepted into public art institutions.

To find out more about Gallery Ready and Exhibition Management Short Course, visit: https://visual-artists.org/event/creative-mindset-short-course/ 

If you have any questions, please reach out to events@visual-artists.org