Paintings and Handicrafts in Gwalior.

Gwalior is famous for hand-made paintings by the resident painters who make unique paintings that are distributed across the country for resale. The paintings are unique from Gwalior and a handful of families carry the traditions and skill on producing the painting. Many of the painters today descent from the Moghul emperor painters and have passed down their skills which are still practiced using the same techniques as before.

Art Galleries in Gwalior - For Artists and Art Lovers

Art galleries provide opportunities for artists and art enthusiasts who can make use of the opportunities to interact with fellow artists as well as potential customers and effectively market their art. Art galleries hold exhibitions as well as display works of art created by different artists, sculptors & craftsmen.

The different types of art galleries in Gwalior are categorized as:-

1)Commercial Art Galleries

Art galleries are run professionally because their source of revenue depends on the paintings sold and the exhibitions sold. These galleries carefully choose the artists and the paintings on display to ensure the galleries achieve the goal of maximum sales. These galleries spend time promoting their artist's work, making people aware of the exhibitions held. An artist is paid once a particular painting is sold, after keeping a certain percentage as a commission.

2)Consignment Art Gallery

These types of galleries have several artists as compared to commercial art galleries. They have exhibitions on a rotating basis and invite various artists to display their works of art. They also sell large volumes of art.

3)Co-operative Art Galleries

These galleries are run by a number of artists who work together to promote their work. They also hold exhibitions regularly to promote their works of art and conduct workshops for the public to participate in from time to time. These galleries are an excellent platform for artists and budding artists to showcase their works from time to time.

4)Rental Art Galleries

These galleries are smaller as compared to commercial art galleries however, they are an excellent platform for artists to showcase their aesthetic work. These galleries charge a certain fixed fee. The artist is supposed to take care of the logistics associated with conducting art shows.

5)Vanity Art Galleries

This gallery's revenue source signifies the amount earned by charging the artists a certain sum for displaying their paintings, unlike galleries that charge artists commission when their paintings are sold. These galleries may also charge on the basis of space for a certain period of time. This might be an ideal platform for artists to kick start their careers, it might not be the best option in the long run.

6)Non-Art Spaces

These may include places whose main business model is not art and do not derive their income from selling art. They might not have trained professionals to sell the art and might require artists to provide their contact details to sell the art. This might be an excellent option for budding artists. These spaces might include cafes, restaurants, etc.

There are different types of art that one can expect to find at Gwalior art galleries.

a. Visual Art

b.  Drawings

C. Photographs

These forms of art can be created with the help of different art materials on paper. They may include contemporary art, abstract art, etc. Photographs are created by exposure of light on a light-sensitive material. Artists display different high-quality images that may be edited or unedited in galleries.