How's My Dealing? 2.0

Vogelsang Gallery

March 28, 2018

Hi I wanted to give feedback about Vogelsang Gallery organizing the Cube Art fair in NY. it’s simply a vanity gallery and a very expensive one. very negative feedback. do not expect more than a line on your resume (if you can afford it!) Hi, I was contacted by Gallery Vogelsang: they participate to art fairs and also organize the Cube art fair in NYC. thankfully I already know several artists who worked with him and they told me to run away. The guy charges more than $7000 to showcase 1 painting per fair and it’s the same…

1340 Art Magazine

By: anonymous

January 30, 2018

Does anyone know anything about 1340Art Magazine. I was contacted by Carolyn Tate to enter some of my images in a competition to be included in the print version of the magazine. It says ‘small payment required’ but not what it is exactly. First contact was made through instagram. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has had experience with them. Thanks

Residency Arquetopia

By: anonymous

January 23, 2018

Residency Arquetopia located in Puebla, Mexico They were in a rush to get my bank transfer. Once I got there, they gave me a studio separated from the group because I paint in oil. They never told me before hand I would be painting in a separate room. The room was located on the fourth floor made out all off glass without air conditioned and with way too much light for a painter! Think about it were in Mexico! It is super hot and sunny. A room made out of glass really! I couldn’t paint a hole week. They didn’t…

Garvey Simon Gallery

By: anonymous

January 3, 2018

Garvey Simon Gallery charges a $22 fee to review artist’s work. They call themselves a gallery and an art “advisory.” Foolishly I submitted and was told my work did not suit their “program.” No other comments. What did I gain? Nothing. Wiser perhaps….Nothing illegal I suppose….just a waste.

Sexual Assault in the Art World

By: anonymous

December 17, 2017

Every industry and field now has growing sexual assault claims, and the art world is no different. Here are four recent articles, feel free to comment of post an incident of your own. All comments can be posted anonymously. The Guardian: More than 150 artists, curators and museum directors, have written a letter denouncing sexual harassment and abuses of power in the art world. It was signed by over 2000 people since its writing. The letter comes in the wake of separate allegations against Knight Landesman, co-publisher of leading arts journal Artforum, who resigned on Wednesday hours after a lawsuit…

World Wide Art Books Inc.

By: anonymous

December 6, 2017

I received an unsolicited email (see it after my comment) from World Wide Art Books Inc. This company publishes art books under the titles International Contemporary Masters, Current Masters and Important World Artists. This publisher “selects” and “approves” artists for their books mainly by sending unsolicited emails. In the email below, WWAB claimed they contacted me previously and they saw my artwork on a website for an artist organization that I am a member of which both claims are false. For one, I never received an email from WWAB in the past. And second, only my name is on the…

Specto Art Space

By: anonymous

December 2, 2017

I believe “Specto Art Space” holds “call for entry” events and never has actual exhibitions. I applied for a show and didn’t get in, which is okay… BUT they have yet to announce show dates, winners of their call for entries, or any updated information on their website. A friend of mine in the area says the gallery doesn’t exist, or in their defense, may just not be up and running yet. I have contacted a couple places that list their calls to make them aware of the situation. The owner is responsive to e-mail, but it is incredibly fishy…

Specto Art Space

By: anonymous

November 9, 2017

Arctic Circle Residency

By: anonymous

November 9, 2017

I was so excited to be accepted to be accepted to the Arctic Circle Residency and the geography of the trip is very beautiful. However, there were so many things wrong that I wanted to let others know. First of all, the Arctic Circle residency does not provide any funding at all; it is completely self-funded – they charge $6,500, but additional costs run another $3,000; gear, travel, hotels, etc. This is probably the same cost if you got some friends and organized a similar trip yourself, something that the shipping company offers. The worst part is that the director…

ArtStruck Gallery, CYNTHIA HOUPPERT, “Art Agent”

By: anonymous

November 9, 2017

A User sent this in – – CYNTHIA HOUPPERT, “Art Agent” and former owner of ArtStruck Gallery in Blue Ridge, Georgia. This is still so incredibly painful to discuss —I’m going to provide the facts, but it’s is a lengthy story ; worth your while to read it! I was a novice when I signed with this “art agent” and her gallery. I had NO clue what real agents do for artists; in retrospect I think she got that about me right away & capitalized on it. Long story short, after I’d paid/insured $10K worth of my portfolio to be…

Holy Art Gallery?

Let me tell you, from personal experience from the 3 owners the fat one is the worst. His name is Angelo Tsekouras and he is a greedy rude and unintelligent person....

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They were collecting a group of artists together to advertise on the NYC subway, which I felt was the type of coverage I would pay for, and the price felt cheap for something big like that. Arranging for subway ads is a pain in the butt, and being bundled with other artists to make it affordable was actually something I had on my “what-if?” list. I work in advertising and I’ve made ads for nonprofit...

Flyer art gallery! Scam!

I was invited to an exhibition, so I searched and found it, that’s why I decided to refrain. Thank you for sharing the information....

Lichtundfire in NYC

A thousand dollars, plus 40% of my work? I don't think so. You don't need that much money. Take the thousand (which even that is ridiculous) or take a cut of the sale, I won't give you both....

UAE Art Collector / Global Art Awards / Global Art Agency

This year they even didn’t bother themselves with publishing the so called “finalists” and “winners” of “Sakura art prize”. It really looks like scam and I’m so grateful to every artist who posted their experience with this muddy organisation....

PAKS Gallery, Vienna/other locations

everywhere is this case, there are only pay-to-play galleries, art fair, biannale organizers, and bad-taste juries, I am deelply disappointed with this trash time of art nowadays....

Trying to get my art,back from Floriano Massera from Flyer Art Gallery. He says a courier will contact me. No news from a courier. I can easily arrange a pick up myself from the Netherlands to Rome, but he refuses. This man even said someone is interested in my art to try and silence me for a while. I just want my paintings back to me. Do not collaborate with this man. He makes fake...

Scam. Floriano is an asshole...

Same here! Does not do what he says! He charms you first with words about your art. He is a self-absorbed narcissistic person. Still have not got my art back...

Excellance art Gallery in Mirabella, Spain

They also contacted me on Instagram, too expensive and not entirely transparent. I also asked a friend who lives in Marbella and said, Excellence Art Gallery doesn't exist at their address...

Tasha doesn't exist!! Tokyo International Art Fair is run by Joelle Dinnage, who is a famous scammer. You can look at Instagrams of participants and find her on stage. Before she scammed a huge amount of artists and now she needs to hide her name. Stay away!!!...

They contacted me a few months back and, since I was visiting in Marbella and staying very close, I tried to visit Excellence Art Gallery. When I went to their location on the Golden Mile, I couldn’t find any gallery. I asked next door, and was told that they closed years ago —very sad....

I was contacted a few months back and, since I was visiting in Marbella and staying very close, in Guadalpin, I tried to visit Excellence Art Gallery. but when I went to their location on the Golden Mile, I couldn’t find any gallery. I asked next door, and was told that they closed years ago —very sad....

NYC Artwalk

Whoever made these initial claims is wrong! It was ArtsGowanus and Imagination Collective that was doing the ArtWalk on Atlantic Avenue and THEY placed the posters and THEY received $$$ from the Sponsors!! Those artists mentioned here did NOT have ro pay a fee. BUT - Imagination Collective AND ArtsGowanus - Johnny Thornton DID GET PAID!!! Get your record straight BEFORE you trash a good person. ALSO - NYC ArtWalk is ran by Stephanie Sulaiman as part...

Pashmin Art Gallery – Hamburg

Acabo de ver su página de instragram, es obvio que son un unos estafadores que viven de artistas desesperados. Una pena....

Tried to visit their Gallery in Marbella and found another business...

ITSLIQUID GROUP

How has working with them helped your career? Did you sell any of your art at their exhibitions? Did you get an invitation to show your art in a prestigious gallery? Do you plan to continue paying Itsliquid in the future?...

I wrote a long reply about this topic in the Holy Art Gallery thread. There is also useful information in other threads, it is worth reading and educating yourself. Finally: Get a professional artist's degree from a reliable school....

The Other Art Fair, London UK

What do you mean? They ask you to pay a fee up front to e able to speak or they make you sign a contract never to comment on them or they will sue you?...

I have participated in the TOAF London in 2023 and sold two pieces, which covered the expensive fees and made a very modest profit - above all the fair was important to meet some interesting artists and learn from their professionalism, booths, and art generally. Although I have not came back to another edition - I live in Italy and the costs are very high for me - I know of other abstract painters who...

Thank you - your review has saved me time and money....

The Art Letters and Numbers in Averill Park

How was it? Also considering......

They just reached out with an invitation as well there was something about it that felt not legit. It’s why I’ve been on the Internet researching. Thanks to all who contributed here.....

I got an email today and since I’m a new artist I just assumed I’ve to pay to get my work out there. How am I supposed to get my work into galleries if I don’t use their services?...

It’s a scam, I received an email today from them saying all the same things as in the comments. Preying on ego & how high are those fees!!! So many spelling mistakes, always a red flag in my opinion....

Contemporary Art Curator (Magazine)

Art Collectors Prize. It has been an ordeal. An honest mistake of not recognizing the company led me to report a fraudulent charge, which I quickly reviewed and notified my bank and PayPal. However, PayPal did not clear and close the case, though the bank paid the amount. Despite all my clarifications, the magazine sent me threatening emails and told me that they would contact all the organizations, claiming I had committed a scam. I...

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

Yes, Duomo art gallery contacted me through Instagram, clearly a scam. Sent me a contract asking for €300 to cover expenses...

I've been exhibiting with them in Venice and Rome, I'm also planning an exhibition in Barcelona in october and my experience with them has always been good!...

When I saw the prices they were demanding to be in a show, I asked to be removed from their mailing list because I realized it was a pay to play scam. I received a nasty response threatening me with a lawsuit if I said it was a scam. Very unpleasant people, beware!...

Artavita Online Gallery

Artvita ilk katılımım.Sanat ve sanatçı adına iyi bir platform Dünya sanat Fiyatları ve Fuarlar hakkında bilgi ve katılım şansı da veriyor ücretli veya ücretsiz yarışma lar da açıktır ve ücretsiz iki sayfada olsa yarışma da yayınlanma olanağı veriyor Sanatçıların buluşma noktası durağı olmasından dolayı sevindim Artist Türkiye çağdaş Türk sanatçısı Uluslar Arası serap Özkan....

How's My Dealing? 2.0

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Vogelsang Gallery

1340 Art Magazine

Residency Arquetopia

Garvey Simon Gallery

Sexual Assault in the Art World

World Wide Art Books Inc.

Specto Art Space

Specto Art Space

Arctic Circle Residency

ArtStruck Gallery, CYNTHIA HOUPPERT, “Art Agent”