Purchasing art from art shows?

I've never attended an art party. So for those who have, attended these events specifically at private art gallery's what is the process of purchasing a piece that you like? Do you write a check to the artist? Do you check out at the cash register? Do you take the piece and tell them to bill you for it? What?

Purchasing art from art shows?
let someone that works for the gallery (if you can't tell who they are just ask around) know that you are interested. they will tell you how much, they may take a credit card. the sale will be through the gallery because they get a certain percent for commission
Reply:Dear Art Lover,





It's terrific that your are interested in attending one of these events. At our gallery (http://www.avframinggallery.com) we put these parties on monthly. We usually call them Artist Receptions and they fall on our regular monthly gallery walks.





So here's how it tends to work when you like a work of art and would like to purchase it. Generally, the gallery show is considered an "exhibition". This means that the show will hang in it's entirety for the duration of the exhibition. So you typically do not carry your art home with you that night. But you do pay for it.





At AV Framing Gallery, as the gallery owner, I constantly talk with everyone I can and watch other conversations so I'm aware of anyone showing interest in a particular piece. I can then go to them and answer any questions they might have. If they decide to purchase, we walk back to my counter and write a check or run the credit card for the full amount plus sales tax. I take their contact information and tell them when the piece can be picked up (or shipped), which would be after the show comes down. At that time I give them a reminder call to come by and pick up their art.





The gallery needs to take the money up front for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that they need to pay the artist. It also indicates your seriousness about purchasing.





It's fun and painless! Don't be shy. Ask questions of the gallery owner/representative and the artist if she/he is present! You should feel comfortable in the transaction! One of the most satisfying purchases is a piece of art that will beautify your home or office and feed your soul everyday...that's priceless!





Have fun! And if you have any further questions, check out our website for more information at http://www.avframinggallery.com.

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