Seeking advice regarding gallery/previous clients
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 2:49 pm
Hi all,
I've a new circumstance that I'd like advice on:
I was contacted approximately a year ago by an art consulting firm that is out-of-state. I sent them some samples, and they've tried to include my work into a couple of projects, however those opportunities have not worked out--at least so far.
Just recently, in the last month or so, I've begun working with a local gallery owner that has agreed to represent my work, and that's all to the good. He does ask for exclusivity in a 90 mile radius around Tulsa (location of his gallery), and he's agreed to begin taking on the task of negotiating prospective projects with local clients.
Last week, the art consultants called and are wanting me to be involved in another prospective project.
My question is: Do I refer the consultant to my gallery owner, and let the two of them do all of the communication and negotiation? Or do I continue to talk with the consultants on my own?
My fear is that involving a third party (gallery owner) will only complicate matters, and will likely end the opportunity (however large or small) of working with the out-of-state consultants. However, I don't want to offend the gallery owner, who has taken the time to begin mentoring me in the business aspects of selling art.
How do those of you with gallery representation handle the contacts that you made before you had gallery representation?
Thanks, and warm regards,
Eric
I've a new circumstance that I'd like advice on:
I was contacted approximately a year ago by an art consulting firm that is out-of-state. I sent them some samples, and they've tried to include my work into a couple of projects, however those opportunities have not worked out--at least so far.
Just recently, in the last month or so, I've begun working with a local gallery owner that has agreed to represent my work, and that's all to the good. He does ask for exclusivity in a 90 mile radius around Tulsa (location of his gallery), and he's agreed to begin taking on the task of negotiating prospective projects with local clients.
Last week, the art consultants called and are wanting me to be involved in another prospective project.
My question is: Do I refer the consultant to my gallery owner, and let the two of them do all of the communication and negotiation? Or do I continue to talk with the consultants on my own?
My fear is that involving a third party (gallery owner) will only complicate matters, and will likely end the opportunity (however large or small) of working with the out-of-state consultants. However, I don't want to offend the gallery owner, who has taken the time to begin mentoring me in the business aspects of selling art.
How do those of you with gallery representation handle the contacts that you made before you had gallery representation?
Thanks, and warm regards,
Eric