How's My Dealing? 2.0

Don’t go to Arquetopia

April 19, 2024

This is a very poor excuse for a residency. The physical plant: sewage drains in the kitchen, under dining table. Caps move off the drains routinely. Stench. No hot water. (5 hour presentation on arrival. Rules. Rules. Rules. Most of them-nonsense Map lesson. Host never checked in with any of us for the duration (4 weeks). He avoided the residents at all cost.) No common meeting place. Library locked-inaccessible. No place to sit outside together in camaraderie. Caged birds. Cat piss smell on walkways. I’ve been invited to many residencies…average to lovely. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE.…

Arcade Project, M. Charlene Stevens

By: anonymous

April 19, 2024

Unsettled by the fundraiser M Charlene Stevens, owner of Arcade Project, Arcade Project Curatorial and Arcade Zine has put up. Charlene positions herself as a constant victim but is entirely unprofessional, nasty and selfish. She owes money to dozens of people including myself, a BIPOC and will lash out if called out on. Charlene cannot secure a job because of her troublesome demeanor and entitlement. Do not work for or with Charlene.

Roy’s Art Fair – A complete waste of time and money

By: anonymous

April 19, 2024

Sadly I participated as an artist during last year’s Roys Art Fair in London. Overall I had a very disappointing experience with no sales, no one around me seemed to have sold also. Traffic was not great, the venue was at the most, extremely average. The management and owner is an artist who used the funds to pay for his participation at The Other Art fair and promote his art so clearly there is a conflict of interest and I would advise fellow artists to avoid them.

The Sedona Arts Center – not illegal, but very unethical

By: anonymous

April 19, 2024

Last Fall I submitted and got one piece juried into an exhibition at what I thought was a prestigious exhibition space at a perceived ‘arts destination,’ The Sedona Arts Center in Sedona, Arizona. I paid a thirty dollar entry free via Call For Entry. Since Sedona is only an hour away from my studio delivering the artwork to the venue wasn’t expensive or too time consuming. At drop-off the one person I met was cordial and professional. Later I returned to the gallery for the opening reception. It was a typical group show; not bad but a little uneven with…

Holy Art Gallery?

By: anonymous

June 13, 2023

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…

Galleria Huuto

By: anonymous

August 22, 2022

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

Divulgarti group

By: anonymous

August 8, 2022

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…

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

By: anonymous

August 8, 2022

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…

Continua Gallery

By: anonymous

August 8, 2022

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.

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

By: anonymous

August 8, 2022

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…

Dab Art now Cheating Artists in LA

You couldn't have made it more obvious, Yessica....

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Amsterdam Whitney

So far so good. I am researching Amsterdam Whitney and submitted a portfolio. I am learning about the art world and am just researching at this point. I received an approval with the contract. I am keeping in mind the above comments. My contract says they charge 40% commission, not 60%. I am seeing others were charged up front costs but I asked if I must pay shipping for paintings...

Parallax Art fair / PAF

I took part in Parallax Fair in 2022 and was horrified by the crowding of artists .I had booked a corner stand, costing £400 but when I got there, discovered that an extra panel had been added to the corner and a jeweller with a very large wooden stand had been given that space. This completely obliterated my work, particularly when anybody stopped to look at her work. I was recently contacted again...

Galería Azur Madrid: vanity gallery

Galeria Azur also approached me recently about a show in Berlin. I've had many vanity galleries contact me in the past so I can spot them easily. I pretend that I don't know anything and tell them to follow my social media...since they are so enamored with my work after all, right? They usually do it because they have to play along to seem interested in the artist. After they follow me I delete and...

Galeria Azur Berlin , same kind of experience. Just a nasty and sad way of trying to exploit an artist's dream of success...

Arte Laguna

If you’re an artist and you’re going to a prize for a competition really you shouldn’t have to pay anything. The moment they want money off you you need to realise that there could be a scam involved.. Be very careful and cautious about this organisation. The chances are you ain’t gonna get nowhere with it sell your work privately...

You got off easy, they took $325 from us and never even responded after numerous emails and phone calls in to them. Total scammers!!...

ITSLIQUID GROUP

If you have to pay, it is not a professional gallery....

PAKS Gallery, Vienna/other locations

Hello, a few years ago I participated in 3 exhibitions with them after paying a considerable fee. This was my impression: They invite as many artists as possible and with 1 painting so the rooms look filled with people during the day if the vernisagge. Take pictures of all of them and release an article in a local magazine (in German), and the owner is always on the main picture as he was a celebrity....

Thierry Goldberg Gallery does not pay his MFA artists

this is 2024 and this is still legit. The gallery has decided to stop answering my emails seven months ago, didn’t pay me part of my share and neither return one of my paintings. I’m a artist from outside the U.S and this has been a total nightmare for me....

I received an email a few days ago from Galeria Azur to participate in Miami. I was excited too. But it doesn't sound right to charge $2.000 to an artist to participate in a physical exhibition for a month with two paintings and in an online exhibition for the whole year (Artsy). Everyone can post paintings there to sell, like Fine Art America (Is just to open an account there). Their business is very clear...

I agree with the others saying, it's a spam. I was approached randomly by a curator, they didnt even talk about art, just ask for my participating straight forward. Their goal is to get your email and keep you in the open call lists. That way they can make more money. I'm frustrated by how many art business out there are doing this.. not helping the artists at all....

Van Gogh Art Gallery in Madrid

Ma la volete smettere di pagare per esporre? Non avete capito che queste Gallerie di mer.... non esisterebbero senza "artisti" bisognosi, disposti a pagare per esporre? è tutta roba inutile, le Gallerie serie non prendono soldi dagli artisti che rappresentano. Se pagate, non andate comunque da nessuna parte, quindi o riuscite ad entrare nelle Gallerie vere che lavorano solo a percentuale o basta, rimanete a casa per cortesia, che é colpa vostra se ste Gallerie...

Thank you for your opinions. I Ggot the same invitation this week. The costs are very high, I also think this is to beautiful to be true:) Love to you....

Contemporary Art Curator (Magazine)

Thank you for your brillant request. But you won't get this information. My brother have received this bait lately. I send email to Veronika (sighed) asking how they learned about his works, and why they believe they could provide real exposure. In a couple of weeks we received the same invitation. They even do not read their own mail....

I have accompanied my wife to many art shows and fairs where she has exhibited her art ....Dublin, Monaco, Battersea et al and Paralllax Kensington town hall in July 2024 surpasses them all as, by far, the most useless event of all. No marketing, virtually no buyers (only friends of exhibitors with absolutely no intention of buying). Only one sale recorded in the area surrounding my wife's work.....a £30 miniature. I felt deeply sorry for...

Studio Visit Magazine

Thank you all for sharing this info about your experiences. I will not send them money and I was considering it. Artists very often have to watch their money, and they must know how much we need exposure, hoping for a chance at seeing the work in print....

Thanks for the warning. I got an invitation today: for 1.500,- After asking how my miniature sculpture would be presented , means: would it get the lightning it needs , they reacted very offended. But I couldn‘t see any idea on their pdf marketing fotos - is it not a relevant question? For a sculpture? It could land in the last corner, for 1.500,- , no thanks....

Context art gallery, Venice. AKA Marco Patrizio

Hello ! He has also two of my artworks and money . What can we do ? He needs a punishment...

Thank you for this post, I was also contacted by them and received personal emails inviting me to participate in an exhibition . The whole thing seemed very out of the blue and fishy. I am glad that I did not waste time and money on talking with these scammers....

Terrible experience this week, worst ever the venue was practically empty...

It's proving g to be disastrous second time around. The place is empty trickle of peopkw6. This place is soppose to. Be decked out with people to the brim.wmpty the visitors are jus going from shop to shop and I do t see anyone buying any paintings. So something is clearly wrong....

Poor venue as the Bargehouse is really not suitable for an event of this nature. Furthermore the quality of the works was at the very least questionable, making me think I probably should not have put mine next to them. Sales were poor and I have not made my money back....

The Other Art Fair, London UK

The Dalllas show last year was like that too. Not that many sales, footfall not aamzing. For the price, I would not go back....

Art.Number23

I cannot believe they have the audacity to also present more shows in tokyo for 2025. For those who are trying to warn others please help spready the word and make a public review on their google page!...

Galeria Azur Madrid

Thank a lots! Is that trasparent? See below: Hello … can you send me more information if you want, but I assume it is an invitation for artists willing to pay to exhibit. Is that correct? Best regards Hi .. Thank you for your response. I should inform you that this is a paid opportunity. If you change your mind or would like more details, feel free to reach out. Kind regards,...

I never knew this. I take his paper and he is an arrogant man!!...

This community must spread to more artists all over the world. Share your social media. Very supportive and helpful. Thank you so much ....

Thank you so much for sharing all your experiences. Much Much obliged. This community should share with more artists all over the world. Incredibly supportive and helpful. Hereupon when I applying any gallery, exhibition, contest I will research all reviews, comments on the internet. There are many sharks on show business we must be careful. Stay safe....

Thank you so much for sharing all your experiences. Much Much obliged. Hereupon when I applying any gallery, exhibition, contest I will research all reviews, comments on the internet. Thera are many sharks on show business be careful. Stay safe....

How's My Dealing? 2.0

Recent Comments

Don’t go to Arquetopia

Arcade Project, M. Charlene Stevens

Roy’s Art Fair – A complete waste of time and money

The Sedona Arts Center – not illegal, but very unethical

Holy Art Gallery?

Galleria Huuto

Divulgarti group

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

Continua Gallery

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