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How Artists Get Into Galleries: Insider Tips with Art Advisor Logan Dix

Getting gallery representation is not the golden ticket most artists think it is. 

It can be a beautiful thing and a great way for artists to elevate their work. It can be truly amazing. 

But getting gallery representation isn’t the end all be all some artists believe it to be.

And more importantly? Most artists are going about it completely wrong.

They’re obsessing over their work … while ignoring everything else that actually gets a gallery to say yes. 

In this episode, I sit down with art advisor and former gallery director Logan Dix, and we go deep into what really happens behind the scenes. 

We’re talking about what galleries are actually looking for when they review submissions, why so many artists get ignored, and the stuff no one tells you about professionalism, relationships, and showing up like a business. 

Because here’s the thing … You’re not just submitting art.

You’re submitting a whole human being that they’ll have to work with.

And if that part isn’t dialed in?

It doesn’t matter how great your art is.

What Galleries Want (And What Artists Get Wrong)

We get into the real reason artists don’t get picked up and spoiler alert … It’s not just about talent.

It’s about consistency, clarity, and connection.

Logan shares what separates a yes from a no, why galleries don’t respond to most submissions, and how to actually stand out without being annoying or desperate.

We also talk about:

✨Social media as a “necessary evil”

✨Why your artist statement needs to sound like YOU

✨And the mindset shifts that make or break your career

Because at the end of the day?

The artists who make it aren’t just good.

They believe it’s possible. 

You’ll learn:

• What galleries look for beyond just your artwork
• How to build a portfolio that actually gets attention
• Why mindset might be the biggest thing holding you back

Until next time, y’all!

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Resources Mentioned: 

• Ready to push your work to Fine Art status? Join me for an in-person workshop this year! – https://jodieking.com/workshop 
• Ready to make your best art ever, alongside an incredible community of artists? Join us inside the Honest Art Society today! – https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 
• Give Logan a Follow on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/portaraadvisory/ 
• Check out Logan’s Website – https://www.portaraadvisory.com/ 
• Binging Episodes About Galleries? Listen to Episode 114 Next! What Art Galleries Are Really Looking For in Emerging Artists – https://jodieking.com/episode-114-what-art-galleries-are-really-looking-for-in-emerging-artists/ 
• Oh, and also Episode 131: The Honest Truth About Gallery Representation – https://jodieking.com/episode-131-the-honest-truth-about-gallery-representation/ 
• Logan says to write your artist statement without ChatGPT. Listen to Episode 75: How to Talk About Your Art to get a jump start! – https://jodieking.com/episode-75-how-to-talk-about-your-art/ 
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