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Art gallery and thrift store open, for a month, on 55th Street
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:36:00 GMT
MAC Property Management, Op Shop will close on December 31st. Published: December 1st, 2009 A temporary gallery for “art, ideas, thoughts, and concerns,” called the Opportunity Shop, or Op Shop, opened on 55th Street and Lake Park Avenue last Friday,
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Beijing's 798 District: Modern Art with a Chinese Twist
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:37:00 GMT
trendy spots. The China Guide's ( http://www. TheChinaGuide.com ) recommendation to travelers with an interest in modern art is a visit to the 798 community. This district has become a trendy area for local artists and contains numerous galleries, shops
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Canterbury Auction Galleries: Monthly Interiors Auction
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:15:00 GMT
Quickly subscribe (or login) to view this auction's lots. Date: Auction House: Canterbury Auction Galleries Location: United Kingdom Catalogue Information: 722 lots Quickly subscribe (or login) to view this auction's lots. Viewing Notes: 3rd & 4th
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John T. Scott's recovered art: See video
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:14:00 GMT
4 Lagniappe. Arts writer Doug MacCash can be reached at dmaccash@timespicayune.com or 504.826.3481. For more art stories and videos, visit www.nola.com/arts. Follow him on Twitter. Print thisEmail this Share this: Previous story: Art collector and
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3815 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 974-6000
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3503 Lake St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 528-8686
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14640 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 497-8890
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5427 Blossom St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 861-9544
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1113 Vine St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 229-0222
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Houston, TX Art Galleries and Dealers - They're uptight and snotty, so you don't have to be. If you don't know good art, our art galleries and dealers in Houston, TX are here to help. Art gallery owners typically seek out various artists to work with and represent. Art dealers typically have a gallery you can browse, or can arrange a private showing.
Houston, TX How to Find an Art Gallery or Dealer
Maybe you need a still life to go in the dining room. You could spend hours going to stores, trying to find the right combination of pear, apple, and flowerpot you need in a painting, or you could go to one Houston, TX art dealer. Most likely, the dealer will have that pear-apple-flowerpot combo you need, or, at the very least, he or she will know exactly where to find it.
You do need to be careful, however, when dealing with art dealers. Only contact one with a strong reputation. Once, I took a piece of art I needed sold to a pawn shop, who said they could sell my painting. After a few months, they called me and told me to take it back, because it wasn’t selling. They duped me, though. The painting I got back was similar, but not exactly the same. The dogs were different breeds, the hands they were holding were slightly different, and at the bottom of the page print, it said “printed in Canada.” It was most definitely an American print when I had dropped it off! I should have taken it to a Houston, TX art dealer.
You may find that there are many people who want to sell you art. But the gentleman in a trenchcoat working out of a back alley may not be the best place to buy paintings or sculpture. That can be pretty intimidating.
It is the duty of Houston, TX art galleries and dealers to build relationships with collectors and museums whose taste, collections, and interests are most likely to match the work of the represented artists. Quite frequently, they will travel internationally to exhibitions, auctions, and artists’ studios, looking for good buys, little-known treasures, aspiring or raw talent, and exciting new works.
Some Houston, TX art dealers and art galleries are better than others at anticipating art and market trends. Some prominent art patrons may be able to influence or change the taste of the current market. Museums and galleries will often utilize art experts as a direct source of information or resources. Art collectors and connoisseurs will also help in the procurement, transportation, or identification of various works of art. Art dealers will often participate in Houston, TX art lectures and exhibitions. Sometimes, they host charity events and donate pieces of work to various organizations.
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