Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Many artists send me DMs and emails asking: 'Should I work with this art gallery? Are they as good as they claim to be?' or 'Should I sign with this online art gallery? Are they even real? How to tell a real art business from a fake one?'

When you are desperately trying to get exposure for your art, you might be targeted by people with bad intentions. Learning to identify a good opportunity among many potential scams is an important skill. Today I want to show you how I spot a fake art gallery or online business by looking at those 10 things.

1 Website
2 Social Media
3 Google Map
4 LinkedIn
5 Job Listing
6 Represented Artists
7 Price Range
8 Niche
9 Financials
10 Reviews

Disclaimer: this is just my personal method, all the Apps I use are free, you must gather information carefully before making your decisions.

Should I Exhibit My Art in an Online Gallery?
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