FASO Podcast Compilation Explores Artist-Gallery Relationships

The FASO Podcast has launched a special episode focused on gallery representation, showcasing perspectives from 22 artists. Host Laura Arango Baier delves into topics such as initial impressions, experiences of rejection, the significance of galleries, and the importance of trust. Hilarie Couture cautions against making pitches during openings, while Jennifer Balkan shares her portfolio journey from 2003 to 2005. Ellen Howard achieved sales of three artworks in her first week at a Carmel gallery. Paul Batch recounted a challenging fundraiser that received no bids, and Philippe Gandiol voiced his concerns about galleries. Russell Gordon highlighted the importance of finding the right galleries and coping with rejection. Sarah Yeoman pointed out the transition to online submissions, and Shuang Li underscored the need for consistency. S.C. Mummert, Stacey Peterson, and Sandra Duran Wilson talked about gallery dynamics, with Peterson revealing that 99.9% of her earnings stem from gallery sales.