What is an Art Gallery?

What is an Art Gallery?

An art gallery is a place where one can see and buy artworks by emerging, established or master artists. It's important to keep in mind that a gallery is not a shop, but a meeting point for art lovers.

There are physical galleries, where exhibitions are held in a physical space, and virtual galleries, where exhibitions are held on the Internet.

In either of these two types of galleries, one can learn how to start a collection and how to care for artworks. The gallery staff should be prepared to answer questions about the style, technique and quality of the artworks represented. Another way of serving clients is to make available a library with art magazines, books and practical information to help their clients learn about the artworks in their historical or contemporary context.