I'm familiar with a "regular" or "traditional" gallery, where (subject to acceptance by the gallerist and/or his/her jury) they show your work, taking a percentage of the sale as their commission.
The "cooperative" gallery, though, is new to me. How do they work? Is the artist expected to make a financial investment in the gallery's operation, or are they also funded from sales as a regular gallery is? Are profits shared?
For those who have been shown in both, do you prefer one to the other?
The "cooperative" gallery, though, is new to me. How do they work? Is the artist expected to make a financial investment in the gallery's operation, or are they also funded from sales as a regular gallery is? Are profits shared?
For those who have been shown in both, do you prefer one to the other?