Exhibitions and selling opportunities

ARE YOU A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST?
ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME FROM SELLING YOUR ART?
ARE YOU TIRED OF OVERCROWDED WEBSITES AND MARKETS WHERE YOUR TALENT DOESN’T RECEIVE THE RIGHT EXPOSURE?
DO YOU NEED SUPPORT IN YOUR PRACTICE

Selling art online is now a game-changer and we are solving the “struggling artist” problem.
 
Laura I. Art Gallery CIC is a multi-award-winning art gallery and organisation, seeking quality art with a cause and a conscience. In return, we will showcase artists and sell their work on our state of the art e-commerce website.  We have worked to ensure it will be one of the most competitive art platforms in the world.
Our artists will be at the forefront of a global audience of buyers, looking for art that reaches out to them. To optimise your works’ visibility and salability, we can also platform your work on our partner platform Artsy – THE ULTIMATE art marketplace for collectors and creatives. 

Many artists who have worked with or are working with us currently have seen their work included in exhibitions and art fairs, namely the Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, where some made incredible sales worth thousands of pounds.

Create your profile with us

This is a once-in-a-lifetime and limited opportunity so do send your application as soon as possible. ALL applications will be reviewed within one month of receipt.
 
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Empowering and supporting artists to succeed in an exclusive market
Promoting diversity, ensuring quality and uniqueness
Proving that art has no boundaries
 
Six steps to get you closer to your first sale

1. Apply to join the Laura I. Art Gallery
Our dedicated team will first look at your portfolio and will select artists whose work is ambitious and unique. We will be then looking at your proven track record and history of community projects you have worked with or influenced, or artworks you may have donated and helped raise money for important causes. (However, if you have never been involved in community projects, we would still like to know that if given the opportunity, you will). And as a final stage of selection, our gallery director will be approving the artists to join our gallery based on the standard and quality of artworks.

2. Sell on Artsy
Although our eCommerce store is not yet ready to be launched and for you to create a profile, we will register you on the Art Market through our partnership with Artsy and start selling your art straight away. Being on Artsy not only will raise your profile, and offer incredible exposure but it will also add your name to the art market data which can in time, contribute to your credibility as a great investment for heavy collectors to support. Consistency is the key to success.
We have the most advanced plan on Artsy which allows collectors to view our artworks in Virtual Rooms as well as through mobile apps which have increased sales for our artists by 40%.

3. Create your profile
Once our upgraded eCommerce store is live you will be invited to create your profile. It’s all interactive and our user-friendly online interface allows YOU to quickly create your own profile and begin developing your online portfolio. You will be paired with one of our experts, a personal contact who will guide you through the whole process.

REMEMBER IT’S FREE TO JOIN US

4. Expand your collector base
We have an excellent reputation in the world of art, and we can place your work in front of an audience of around 3,000,000 collectors a month. We do this through developing close working relationships with key parties in the art world. Be it through the Artsy website, our newsletters, or highly advanced digital marketing strategies, carefully crafted editorial content and constant social media promotions.

WE WILL SUPPORT YOU ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS!

5. Raise your profile and start selling NOW!
Once your work sells, it is your own responsibility to package, ship and the cost to insure your artwork in transit during delivery.
 
6. You Be in Charge of your Success
Remember, through the Laura I. Art Gallery, you will enjoy international visibility through a highly credible source.
WE BELIEVE IN YOU and you will have the freedom to create your own portfolio and set your own prices on our site.
We will provide you with user-friendly tools to help you manage your own portfolio.

Personal support
You will work alongside highly experienced dedicated staff members. However time to time you will have the opportunity to be invited to a 1-to-1 mentoring session with our gallery director herself who will be guiding you and making sure you are doing well.
Our expert Art Advisors will supervise your sale every step of the way, encourage buyers and support you.

Furthermore, we provide other opportunities to artists! Terms and conditions apply:

• Career development programmes to assist the progression of your career
• We offer unique 1-to-1 mentoring session for more bespoke advice
• Exhibition participation at our gallery, putting your work and you before a different audience
• Our bespoke online magazine keeps you right up to date
• Art Blog, News and Artist Interviews to help keep you informed
• Networking opportunities for artists to discuss new formulas and ideas

OUR SELECTION CRITERIA
We want applications RIGHT NOW!
We carefully select national and international artists with a track record of work achieved in communities or those who participated in fundraising projects supporting national and international causes.
Most importantly, we look for full-time professional artists who are committed to building a successful career in the arts.
We only take artists who commit to promoting our gallery programmes as part of our unique community.

We Want to Support YOU, Your Success is our Success!
As not-for-profit organisation we provide all levels of FREE support and services to artists, we do take a commission on sales only.
 
Our vision is simple. One for all and all for One, taking part in our events and supporting our projects is an essential criteria of selection.

To be granted an opportunity with our gallery you must:

• Be a Full-time Artist
• Commit to promote our programmes, events and opportunities at least twice a month by hash-tagging or share our gallery in your social media posts
• Have the passion to work with underprivileged communities as an artist, or the desire and willingness to work with disadvantaged groups to create a more inclusive world, encouraging social interaction and cohesion.
• We are investing hugely in helping our artists. Our aim is to build a community and loyalty is part of our key values.
• We don’t ask for exclusivity on artworks at this stage in our partnership and you can sell your art anywhere else you wish.

Though not all of these achievements are a requirement, they are of course a huge advantage and highly valued by our selection team.

We place great importance on professionalism and for this reason, good quality images of your artworks, 3rd person statement, a comprehensive and up to date CV is a most important aspect of your application. The more complete your application is, the quicker we can make an informed decision.

FAQ’s

What types of artworks do you want?
We are seeking different types of artwork. Paintings, photography, and sculptures are among the most popular mediums we receive. We do not accept glass or ceramic sculptures glass due to their fragility. No limited Edition and only Originals.
 
After a sale, do I arrange the shipping myself?
Yes, you will be responsible for packing , insurance and the delivery of your artworks.

Can I work and show with other galleries?
Absolutely! Other than the five pieces we select from your collection, we believe that artists should have the freedom to sell their work wherever they like.
We take pride in the artists we select and absolute individuality is all-important to us.
 
We want to change the way art and artists are valued
By allowing your own fan base to directly support your creative work through the creation of a monthly membership scheme. At the Laura I. Art Gallery, your fans can become proactive participants in the work and artists they enjoy, through small monthly donations. This allows access to exclusive content and insight into your own creative processes and future plans. In exchange, you have the freedom to create your best work, and the stability needed to build an independent creative career. In essence, you will be developing a consistent income through direct relationships with your public. This direct access will help you develop and understand your audience.

Now is the time to take creative control of your work and future professional life

WE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE THIS RIGHT NOW

Imagine being in a position to create not only what you want, but what your audience enjoys too. That level of freedom leads to sales.
You don’t have to conform to popular taste or the constraints of advertorial monetisation models. This is down to your own creative means.
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE LEAP TOWARDS DEVELOPING YOUR OWN CAREER AS AN ARTIST? 

IF YOU ARE, THEN COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM BELOW TODAY AND JOIN US.

CREATE YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL DESTINY RIGHT NOW!

Our USP
The Laura I. Art Gallery represents professional artists with a deep understanding of societal needs, artists who, through their work have a direct message that has a global impact. We truly believe that art can shape the world we live in today, and make a real difference in deep-rooted societies attitudes. We want to help talented and driven artists who possess a social responsibility within their work, be that through work with underprivileged groups and communities, or donating artwork to good causes, or those who are ambassadors in their field.

WE WANT TO WORK WITH YOU TO AID YOUR DEVELOPMENT AND IN DOING SO HELP THE WORLD!

Our Mission
As strong believers that art can cause positive change in people and communities, our mission is to highlight artists whose passion is revolutionary, those whose art speaks louder than a thousand words. Through the creation of innovative routes to help access creative work that unites and bonds countries, and nations.
We support a new world and take care of what’s around us. With this in mind, for every individual piece of artwork we sell, we promise to plant a sapling/tree, to ensure the sustainable life of the planet, and a lasting legacy.
 
Our vision
Revolutionary art is, in every way, what we aspire to. From the stone age days when caves were adorned with painted scenes depicting the brutality of everyday life, fighting and overcoming strange mythical beasts, through to more tranquil community scenes. Art has played a pivotal role in our lives. The original artisan artists had little or no way to express themselves, to show their passion, get their voice heard, or to show individuality. Artists were often called upon by those who wielded power and authority to create portraits or landscapes, none of which influenced or reached out to society. It was the Renaissance that first formulated the use of art as a form of expression, depicting independent thought, and allowing imagination and thought processes to create revolutionary art.
Throughout the centuries, many artists have played a significant role in shaping the history of the world. Creating artwork that is thought-provoking and has a profound meaning, often depicting visions of social progress. Munch, Daumier, and Goya have all depicted scenes of social isolation, dark and bleak scenes and deprivation that caused changes in social cohesion wellbeing, and interaction. New, brave techniques and expressive styles were the fundamental basics of work by revolutionary artists, such as Rivera and Kollwitz. Then we have Matisse, Cezanne, Manet and Picasso to name but a few. All are artists who painted an insightful vision of their particular era.

WE WANT PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS WHO PAINT A MESSAGE!

Today, art offers and means different things to different audiences. It does not necessarily have to bear a meaning. For many, it’s decorative, aesthetically pleasing, and colourful, whatever,  the reason, art has an attachment to people, it possesses a means of storytelling, it is the perfect tool to develop social change. Art is a universal language that can be understood by different cultures, it influences people. Art is beautiful, art is political, art can be accessible to all, art challenges, and art is expressive.
Some art is viewed as lazy, put together in a few moments, it offers little in the way of real expression, it serves a purpose and is reactionary to consumerism. This in itself is demeaning to more innovator artists, who are losing opportunities and recognition. 

AS ARTISTS WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
This is why the Laura I. Art Gallery has created a community of innovators. We want like minded artists to join us. We will expose and encourage new artists of a new era who will produce works dictating societies capability and the human potential to achieve.
Art is more than just drawing, it is a commitment, it is a responsibility that we want each of our artists to promote across the world.
 
 
Laura’s story:
Our gallery is dedicated in discovering and supporting artists who can represent the qualities of our gallery director Laura Iosifescu.
Laura is a symbol of resilience, perseverance and creative innovation. She is a modern day ambassador for change.
From humble beginnings, Laura’s life wasn’t easy. Since the early days of her childhood she endured violence, abuse and poverty and she became a victim of bullies. That didn’t stop her. At the tender age of ten she started her first business. The only escape she had from persecution was to escape from her country. Eventually she arrived in the UK. Here, she struggled immensely, she was homeless, she escaped from human traffickers but at this point she was an illegal immigrant, could not speak the English language and had no one to support her.
Laura had a dream, and that was to make a difference in the World. Her goal is to create a change where people live in harmony and are treated equally. From her early days, she has always strived to be the best version of herself and has been inspired to test boundaries and limitations as a form of escapism from the haunting voices of the past, who doubted her and insisted that nothing that she believed in was possible.
Her passion, resilience and ambition is reflected not only in her activities and projects at the gallery, but in her own art practice. She created the FIRST wearable art, made entirely from paint and other amazing works that push boundaries while using handmade technology to manipulate her mediums to another level.
From nothing, Laura has created and is now running a Multi-Award Winning Art gallery. It is her vision to create opportunities to talented artists who are struggling to have their voice heard or sell their art.
Laura is excited and driven to discover and support creative artists similar to her, a testimony to greatness. Talent and perseverance are further attributes that represent the ethos of our gallery.