Selling artwork on your own can be difficult. Consigning it to a gallery is a way to give it more exposure, find a buyer and have someone else complete the transaction for you. It's a relatively simple process once you find a gallery interested in your type of art.
Instructions
1. Find an art gallery that specializes in the type of art you want to consign. Show the gallery your artwork by e-mailing photos. If the manager is interested, take your art in person so the manager can confirm authenticity and condition.
2. Give the gallery a price range that you feel your art is worth and agree upon a consignment rate. Depending on the price of your piece, galleries will charge a fee of anywhere between 20 to 40 percent. This means that if you agree your art is worth $1,000 and the gallery's consignment fee is 20 percent, then you will get $800 and the gallery will keep $200.
3. Agree to a time frame. If you are not in any rush, this may not be necessary, but if you are, it is important that the gallery knows you will be taking the art back by a certain date if it does not sell. Six months should give the gallery ample time to sell your art.
4. Be sure to get a signed consignment agreement that states the terms to which you both agree.
