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Anna Silcock- Parnell Gallery - The Artist/Gallery relationship
In this episode of The Creative Kind I’m talking to Anna Silcock, one of the co-directors of Parnell Gallery in Auckland. Anna explores some of the things you might want to think about when approaching a gallery, and some things to consider when looking for the right fit. We also chat about the relationship and dynamics between artists and galleries, the importance of communication, expectations and guidance. We discuss the work you often can't see getting done by galleries to help support & build artists careers , such as marketing, administration, and relationship-building.
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