How's My Dealing? 2.0

Worldwide Reviews by Artists for Artists of Galleries, Art Fairs, Mail Scams and more.

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  • J. Latimore / Gallery Sensei
    please explain!...
  • If you’re approached by “Gallerist” Marco Antonio Patrizio – Run!
    I was also approached by this scammer, but I didn't fall for it, because I thought he was very amateur. I did some research and discovered that he was a scammer. He blocked me and deleted the conversations, but I have them all deleted. This is his number +39 347 881 7017...
  • Europartfair 2021
    Europartfair is not really a scam but a fair where artists can pay for their own stand. The quality is not good. Definitely not worth it. The only one making money here is the organization. This organization has many ways to make money off hopeful artists such as ADAF (Annual Dutch Art fair), Art Eindhoven, books and magazines (pay to play), paid competitions etc. Stay away....
  • If you’re approached by “Gallerist” Marco Antonio Patrizio – Run!
    Context Art Gallery just reached out to me today. I contacted a friend that frequents Venice several times a year and she found this article for me! Thank god I did a little research first. I only have an email address for this person he gave me the name Jacobo. He sent me two forms. One for the Pavi art expo…..looks very legit. Luckily I didn’t send him any money. Very disheartening....
  • Residency Arquetopia
    Hello, has anyone had any luck getting their money back from this residency. They cancelled my residency last minute but are saying they will not refund my money....
  • Residency Arquetopia
    Hello, this residency took my money and then cancelled last minute. Did you have any luck getting your money back?...
  • PAKS Gallery and MAMAG Museum invite to exhibit at Cannes Film Festival, Art Basel Week and Carrousel du Louvre
    I received the same today. I’ve been goggling them and there are reports of paintings not being returned. Beware....
  • Liquid Group
    I was approached via email by 'Caterina Gallizia, Project Coordinator' of ITSLIQUID Group (noting that her email, as well as 'Luca Curci, Director' were gmail accounts, not itsliquid.com accounts), who said they were interested in showing my work during 'Contemporary Venice 14th Edition' in some palazzo. "The application proposal is free and there is a participation fee related to the number and dimensions of artworks selected, bla bla bla". I've been aware of these ever-so-slightly-above-board pay-to-play...
  • Colorida Gallery
    I have a similar story. They told me they had mold buildup and had to close after I paid almost $500 and never answered emails texts again. Not even the phone. I learned my lesson and left it as a loss. Thank you for sharing. I thought I was alone....
  • J. Latimore / Gallery Sensei
    Hello I won a storage unit today on 51 st in New York City and it was the owner joes....
  • NYC Artwalk
    To whom it may concern, Someone brought to my attention that your organization is posting public defamatory comments about myself and my former company. Per the post, and information contained within it, this is directly related to your organization. The comment has been reported to Google, the blogger and their legal team. I ask that this type of behavior which constitutes slander stop immediately, as it may hinder my network, educational, and/or work prospects currently and in the future,...
  • NYC Artwalk
    This was obviously written by the people at ArtaGowanus. They paid artists $50 to do the same kind of exhibitions and used the word ARTWALK. The guy running ArtsGowanus uses the funds they get from sponsors and also uses the connections to promote his own work and get press for himself. He was pissed this company had this type of exhibitions with posters so he couldn’t claim it as his own and is...
  • NYC Artwalk
    First become educated on what a scam is. The review may have been written by a malicious person or entity. All participants have been featured and were in agreement with having their work displayed as posters at the participating venues. This type of show happened during covid and happens to continue because artists like this type of feature. We have also shown at art fairs like the Hamptons, in TriBeCa, we’re known and promoted by art schools. Not everything you...
  • UAE Art Collector / Global Art Awards / Global Art Agency
    Sakura Group representing the Tokyo International Art Fair is allegedly a scam orchestrated by an individual named Joelle Dinnage. Reports suggest that this event may have changed its name, and there are suspicions that Sakura Group, the supposed organizing entity, does not exist as a legitimate company. Furthermore, there are claims that another individual associated with this alleged scam, Tasha Bell, may not be a real person....
  • Galería Azur Madrid: vanity gallery
    Thanks a lot for sharing this. I just received an invitation of them today and was immediately suspicious. This confirms my feeling....
  • The Other Art Fair, London UK
    The company is in huge debt - millions. If a fair takes commission and charges booth fees, feels wrong. I had to laugh when someone above (do they work for TOAF!) said a fair not charging commission has no incentive...because TOAF already got the lion's share from the booth fees!! Commission is a bonus on top for them!...
  • If you’re approached by “Gallerist” Marco Antonio Patrizio – Run!
    Thank you for your message. I just signed a contract with them but haven't paid yet. What a mockery!...
  • If you’re approached by “Gallerist” Marco Antonio Patrizio – Run!
    I lost 500€, HE send Me back my paintings...
  • Artland
    Hi I have been contacted by someone called grindodgallery on IG too. What’s your conclusion on this?...
  • Galería Azur Madrid: vanity gallery
    OMG! I think they're trying to hook me in too! Even did a video call....GRRR.. Van Gogh Gallery in Madrid! I put a lot of work into creating a Professional Artist Portfolio. Wanted my passport number and too much personal information so that's when I realised RED FLAG and mentioned my lawyer to check over the contract.. Thank you so much for sharing the above. But I am actually really disappointed as I wanted to...
  • Galería Azur Madrid: vanity gallery
    I have now received two emails from their Berlin branch (two separate group exhibitions), sounds like they use the exact same wording for all if I look at your and other posts....
  • ADC – Art Comes Alive Competition
    I think she replied to you here!...
  • ADC – Art Comes Alive Competition
    Is this the owner replying? Of ADC?...
  • ADC – Art Comes Alive Competition
    I have no idea what you're talking about. We have never scanned artwork and displayed it - NEVER! Please come out and explain yourself and tell us who you are and why you are saying such things!...
  • Parallax Art fair / PAF
    Well when I asked Tom Moore to take me off their mailing list as I need to be paid to do art installations, I dont sell objets de art this is what the little sshit replied to me hahaha he vbette rhopwe never runs into me face to face : Pity you can't use some of that tax payer's money to improve your website layout... :) Your work reminds me of Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Noah's Ark....
  • Galeria Azur Madrid
    Thank you for the warning! Got their email - same as everyone else here....
  • Studio Visit Magazine
    Don't bother wasting your money on stuff like this....
  • Studio Visit Magazine
    Stop waiting because you’ve been scammed. Sorry this happened to you, but you need to know you will never get a copy of that edition because it very likely doesn’t exist....
  • Galeria Azur Madrid
    I smelled a scam when I saw the note from the "curator." Thanks everyone for confirming my suspicions....
  • Galeria Azur Madrid
    I just received an email from them as well for Berlin with an opening in a month... I am so glad that I googled. Shocking to see that price for an "entrance fee". This is disappointing but glad to know now that this is a thing. Thank you to everyone who has shared. I am a newish/emerging artist and clicked the links in the email -- hopefully, I did not just get some virus or...
Holy Art Gallery?

Please look into The Holy Art Gallery They have just had an exhibition in London Oxo Bargehouse were the conditions we’re unbelievable. They take down any negative commits from artists. They do so many open calls a year. All contracts non refundable even though Artist at this exhibition, some had no gallery lighting, leaking roof, rubbish laying around, mice, no drinks nibbles at launch party, no proper sales sheets, no proof of promotion, poor footfall, visitors mostly family and friends, no proper signage outside or within the gallery. They took no responsibility for the conditions within the exhibition and were…

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Galleria Huuto

I was looking for exhibition opportunities in Nordic countries and found out a gallery in Helsinki, Galleria Huuto, apparently is “an independent artist run collective” managing three spaces and receiving funding from the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, however it charges fees from 500€ up to 1500€ for a three week exhibition period. Does any finnish artist out there that know more about Galleria Huuto? http://www.galleriahuuto.net/?page_id=53&lang=en

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Divulgarti group

The assistant of the curator Loredana Trestin of Divulgarti group contacted me through Instagram and told me that they were impressed by my art and they want to invite me to an upcoming exhibition. I did my research: It’s a group exhibition in a handbag store in Milan. Yes you read it correctly: a handbag store. It’s called Galleria Cael. To participate it costs: – 1°work 350,00 € (for a size up to meter) – 2°works 600,00 € – 1°work € 400.00 (if more than one metre per one metre) – 2°works 700,00 € I’m not interested in vanity galleries…

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If you’re approached by “Gallerist” Marco Antonio Patrizio – Run!

It’s been a few years now. I was approached by italian gallerist Marco Antonio Patrizio who ran his gallery from Padua not far from Venice. Apparently he found me on Instagram. Besides running this gallery Mr Patrizio also attended various art exhibitions in different cities throughout Italy. We agreed on 5 of my pieces to be exhibited in Genua for a start and then to evaluate after Genua for a possible future collaboration. Nothing sold at the Genua exhibition and that’s OK. He brought my paintings back to his gallery in Padua (at least I think so) I asked for…

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Continua Gallery

In the early 2000s I was sexually assaulted by one of the three Galleria Continua gallerists. Anyone who worked with them, at least at the time, would easily guess who it was. I discussed it with one of the girls working for them at the time, and she said that she just accepted she had that kind of a boss and managed her way around it.

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Greenhouse Gallery – Walter aka“Dub” Wagnon aka WC Wagnon

WC Dub Wagnon was the last owner of Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio. He’s stolen many pieces of art from many different artists, never paid several artists and also skipped out on leases on properties. He’s the current owner of The Northwest Oklahoman, a newspaper in Ellis County Oklahoma. He lives in Arnett, OK. He also embezzled money from the Coppini Academy over the course of 6 years. Prior to that he was arrested and jailed twice for check forgery and selling electronic items and pocketing money from his previous job. All public records. If anyone is owed money by…

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Yaddo

Hi there, I was invited to undertake a 6 week residency at www.yaddo.org earlier this year. From my understanding it is one of the most prestigious residencies in the US. I was actually awarded a residency in 2020 but it was postponed due to the pandemic and so they reached out to me earlier in the year to move it to this spring. I also must commend them for the further support they offered me, making a contribution to my flight costs from Ireland. The residency was only half capacity due to the covid restrictions so there was actually only…

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Statement for Artists who have been scammed by #emergingartistplatform to circulate

Artists, have you been approached by the #emergingartistplatform run by #Hansford&Sons? It appears to be a scam. There are two sides to this group a ‘light’ facade with a dark background. There is a small leased gallery in Milton Keynes called Hansford & Sons, that runs exhibitions there and virtually, but even there the selection process appears to be random. Artists are approached usually via Instagram and invited to display work on the #emergingartistplatform. There is a fee for this, but commissions and quantities of work that artists are told they can put up are apparently made up on a…

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EAP poor service

My experience with Hansford and Sons EAP is consistent with others in this thread. Vic was in contact with me daily for nearly a week. When I sent payment all communication stopped. Now one month later my work is still not up on their website. I can only assume that clients will never receive purchased paintings and that I will never be paid. Moving on.

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NY-ArtNews

I received this email and it sounds like a money making machine. I would like to explore with you the opportunity to be featured on NY-ArtNews.com We offer the prospect of one interview/review by an art critic chosen by us to be published on NY-Artnews.com for a contribution fee of $ 250.00. About NY-ArtNews: Founded in 2016, the NY-ARTNews is an independent forum and online art magazine focusing mainly on the New York City Arts, Culture, and Art Market Scene. It provides an opportunity for your name and work to reach a larger audience.

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