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Enjoy today's informative episode with Alex Farkas of UGallery. Alex enjoyed a small town childhood in the old mining town of Jerome, Arizona - there were more ghosts than residents and the arts community thrived. It was his mother's ceramic studio and gallery that first nurtured Alex's taste in art. He spent his early years carving wood sculptures, exploring abandoned buildings, and avoiding the rattlesnakes and centipedes under every rock. At the University of Arizona, Alex loved studying art history and sculpture, and he also enrolled in the Entrepreneurship program. It was here he realized he could combine the two worlds of art and business. Graduating in 2006, Alex launched UGallery using his entire savings. After a few years, he packed up a truck and moved to San Francisco to join its vibrant art market. After almost 15 years in San Francisco, he moved to Amsterdam where he runs the business today.  Alex has curated the UGallery portfolio since its inception, hosted booths at the New York Affordable Art Fair for over 8 years, and seen UGallery featured in dozens of publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, and TechCrunch. UGallery is a curated online gallery offering a unique selection of heirloom-quality artwork from both emerging and established artists. Founded by Gallery Director Alex Farkas in 2006, UGallery has developed a loyal following of art collectors, artists, and interior designers in all 50 states and over 50 countries. Learn more about UGallery: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugallery/ Website: https://www.ugallery.com/

This week on the podcast is part 2 of our interview with entrepreneur Alex Farkas.  In 2006, he founded UGallery--a curated online gallery offering a unique selection of heirloom-quality artwork from both emerging and established artists. He studied art history, sculpture, and entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona and launched Ugallery upon graduation.  After being part of San Francisco's vibrant art market for 15 years, Alex packed up and moved to Amsterdam, where he runs the business today. Join us for a better understanding of all that goes into selling art online. https://www.ugallery.com/

Today we released part 1 of our interview with entrepreneur Alex Farkas.  In 2006, he founded UGallery--a curated online gallery offering a unique selection of heirloom-quality artwork from both emerging and established artists.He studied art history, sculpture, and entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona and launched Ugallery upon graduation.  After being part of San Francisco's vibrant art market for 15 years, Alex packed up and moved to Amsterdam, where he runs the business today. Join us for a better understanding of all that goes into selling art online. https://www.ugallery.com/

UGallery is an online art gallery that aims to help emerging artists gain exposure and connect with buyers. The platform was founded in 2006 and has since focused on selling one-of-a-kind paintings. UGallery curates its portfolio and maintains personal relationships with both artists and clients. The gallery emphasizes storytelling and marketing to create a unique experience for buyers. While UGallery primarily operates in the US, it is working on expanding its international sales. The platform differentiates itself from other online galleries and competes more directly with physical galleries. https://www.facebook.com/Ugallery https://www.ugallery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ugallery Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a4ps/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a4ps/support

Kellee is bringing in a fresh voice and new perspective as she introduces Alex Farkas, founder and gallery director of UGallery. Alex found his calling in the art world at a young age, quickly making remarkable changes to the virtual art gallery community as he founded UGallery just out of college. Since then it has continued to grow exponentially but remains a person-to-person experience that feels trusting and welcoming. Alex is dedicated to empowering emerging artists and helping them succeed in the competitive art industry.Remember, leveraging the power of online sales, valuing your art, and connecting authentically with your audience can pave the way for a successful and fulfilling art business. Here's to creating remarkable art and thriving in the digital art market!

Today I talk with Alex Farkas, the co-founder of UGallery, an online art platform. The episode covers key takeaways, including the importance of exploring different art styles, setting a budget for art acquisition, and being open to evolving tastes. He offers practical advice on assessing how a piece of art will fit in one's home, emphasizing the importance of personal style and practicality. Overall, this episode provides invaluable knowledge and inspiration for becoming a confident and knowledgeable art collector.Click here to access the free "start here" mini series! The Style Matters podcast is now Slow Style Home! Click here for the latest episode.

Anyone can open up a gallery—real or virtual—and start selling art. I mean anyone. You don't have to hold a degree or pass a test. You don't have to have ethics or morals or know anything at all about art. But I am impressed by what UGallery is doing and the services they have been providing artists and clients since 2006. Everything about them feels different.  On this episode of The Art Biz, I'm joined by Alex Farkas, founder of UGallery.com.  Their business model is different from others in that online space. They know art. They curate the work so there aren't thousands of random artists competing for eyeballs. UGallery is paid on commission, so they only make money if art sells.They invest in marketing to help sell more art. They are looking for relationships with their artists and nurture their artists to help them sell better online. The focus of UGallery is on painting, but you should listen to their story even if you are not a painter because you need to know that there are people and companies out there who are on your side and doing things the right way.  Highlights The beginnings of the UGallery journey. (2:53)   Storytelling to promote UGallery artists and their work. (4:39) Curating art on the website in non-traditional ways. (7:19) The process of finding and connecting with artists. (11:05) Working with artists to help them succeed. (16:10) What is selling at UGallery? (19:09) Finding and marketing to clients. (20:36) Artist to customer—the order fulfillment process. (23:09) Maintaining ecommerce platforms and client relationships. (28:00) Mistakes that many artists make when applying to UGallery. (33:55) Tips for a better online presentation and ecommerce platform. (36:22) What's coming next for UGallery. (38:30)   This Week's Assignment Assess where you show and sell your art. Consider what venues you are (and aren't) working for and why? How can you find more of the right places? What venues aren't working for you and why? Make a plan to move on from those.  Mentioned ArtBizAccelerator.com UGallery.com New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)  What is Your Art Business Costing You? Are your online art marketplaces profitable for you?  Ensuring a Profitable Art Business (Episode 96) Advocating for Artists in Their Communities with Louise Martorano (Episode 118) Resources Show notes, images, and listener comments How to Price Your Art free report Art Biz Connection artist membership Quotes “It's important that we find ways to combine the old school aspects of a gallery with the new school aspects of the technology that we use.” — Alex Farkas “We see this as a partnership. We don't succeed unless the artists succeed.” — Alex Farkas “Part of the relationship is making sure that artists understand if they put the time and money in upfront, it comes back out later.” — Alex Farkas “Think about what you're trying to accomplish and what your goal is, and then work from there.” — Alex Farkas About My Guest Alex Farkas is the Gallery Director of UGallery. His love of art traces back to his hometown, Jerome, a tiny arts community in northern Arizona. Alex grew up creating sculptures in his uncle's woodworking studio and learning about the art business in his mother's gallery. He co-founded UGallery in 2006 with the goal of helping emerging artists connect with patrons. As one of the first ever online art galleries, UGallery significantly improved the opportunities available for artists. The gallery has been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, and Art in America. He currently lives, and UGallery is based, in San Francisco.

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston sits down with Alex Farkas, Co-Founder and Gallery Director of UGallery. Alex co-founded UGallery in 2006 with the goal of helping emerging artists connect with patrons. As one of the first ever online art galleries, UGallery significantly improved the opportunities available for artists. The gallery has been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, and Art in America. Alex shares with Preston the importance of UGallery being a family company, his love of art, changes in the online art world, a history of art in his family, the importance of focusing on what matters as a company, custom made boxes, curating a small and deliberate roster of artists, and much more. Enjoy this conversation with Alex Farkas! If you would like to learn more about or apply to join UGallery, you can visit here: https://www.ugallery.com. You can also follow UGallery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugallery For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit https://www.pmsartwork.com, or follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pmsartwork (social media everywhere @pmsartwork). You can also now subscribe to his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/pmsartwork. Thrilled to announce that Artwork Archive just included The Living Artist on their list of the The Best Art Podcasts of 2021! Check it out. Check out The Living Artist in the Spotlight section of Discover Pods (https://discoverpods.com/podcast-spotlight-living-artist/). Great interview with links to all sorts of places! Thank you to Discover Pods. You can now support the Podcast with a donation. Go to https://www.pmsartwork.com/podcast to check it out and donate. Huge thank you to Feedspot for choosing The Living Artist for their list of the Top 60 Art Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021. It is a huge honor to have made this amazing list (coming in at #11) with so many other wonderful podcasts. Big thank you to Feedspot! You can check out this list and more of Feedspot at https://blog.feedspot.com/art_podcasts. Podcast theme music: "Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com"

Episode 05: Part 2 of Isotta's conversation with Alex Farkas, Founder and Director of UGallery. The episode opens with Alex sharing about how his childhood in a rural artistic town impacted his current business mentality of openness and empathy. The discussion delves into the role of community in the art world both online and offline, and the amazing enduring quality of humans to share with one another. Alex and Isotta discuss the challenge artists have in being businesses of 1, and Alex gives excellent advice on why it's essential to set mindful and strategic professional goals. The episode concludes with an interesting comment from Alex on NFT's and an astute comparison of the NFT craze with the uptick of limited edition prints in the 2010s.Show Notes:Welcome to this week's episode of Art Is... a podcast for artists where Alex Farkas, Founder and Director of UGallery, sheds light on community and business strategy in the art industry. Artists create work in a very solitary environment but seek help or support from other artists or friends and family members. UGallery is helping foster this community online through their website and Facebook groups; where everybody knows everybody in a small town, Alex strives to bring these relationships online, catering to the next generation of creatives.Your business strategy starts with an online presence, even if your focus is an offline gallery representation. It needs to be simple and clean with a white background, letting your work showcase itself. The next step to an online presence is connecting with others in the industry. Through word of mouth and friendships, come tools and critiques taking you one step further into recognition and having the support of a gallery. Join Isotta on today's episode as Alex lays out how to be mindful of your online presence and maintain your focus to find your niche.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform.Topics Covered:When do most turn to art as something to showcase in their homeFostering community in the art worldEvery artist should start with a simple, clean website to showcase their workEvolution of online galleries to be a focused medium and tell a storyCould NFTs be a way of the future in the art industryResources Mentioned:UGallery's email for artistsGuest InfoConnect with Alex Farkas on his website or through email: info@ugallery.comFollow Us:Include links to where listeners can find you online:Our WebsiteInstagram | Isotta's InstagramFacebookTwitterDonate | Music by Blue Dot Sessions | Cover art by Eleonora TucciSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations

Episode 01: Alex Farkas, Founder and Director of UGallery joins Isotta in conversation to discuss how he built a sustainable art business. UGallery has pioneered selling art online since it was established in San Francisco in 2006. In Part 1 of their conversation, Alex and Isotta discuss the importance of finding your business niche. Alex also shares why UGallery is so focused on storytelling and how he has helped hundreds of artists share their stories. The episode is a behind the scenes view into the professional experience of a successful art entrepreneur. DonateMusic by Blue Dot SessionsCover art by Eleonora TucciSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations

In today's episode, I chat with Alex Farkas about how the online art market has changed in the last 15 years with. Founded by Gallery Director Alex Farkas in 2006, UGallery has developed a loyal following of art collectors, artists, and interior designers in all 50 states and over 50 countries. 

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Mitch Freifeld (mitchellf.com) is an artist/painter originally from California. He worked for many years as a systems analyst in Silicon Valley, and now dedicates his time to painting seven days a week. He has lived in the Pacific Northwest for 22 years and lives with his delightful wife, Nancy. Mitch's oil paintings focus mainly on architecture using light and color for emphasis. His work can be seen at the Rental Sales Gallery at the Portland Art Museum, the Freed Gallery in Lincoln City, OR, and online at the UGallery.com

Visit EOFire.com for complete show notes of every Podcast episode. Stephen is the co-founder and President of UGallery.com. Founded in 2006 at the University of Arizona, he has led the company to double digit revenue growth every year since inception.

Listen Here: iTunes | Overcast "Everything you wear is a costume of some kind. Everything speaks to what you're thinking about, what you're feeling, what you represent, and where you're from - so it's very personal." Greg Rosborough is the co-founder and design director of Abasi Rosborough. As a fashion designer, he thinks about the interaction between anatomy and functionality. He designs in juxtapositions, combining ancient with modern, minimal with monumental, and interesting with ease.  Greg grew up in Tucson, Arizona where he attended the University of Arizona and worked for the men’s basketball team. Following Arizona, he moved to New York to study Menswear Design at FIT, where an internship at Ralph Lauren landed him his first job as a designer. He also founded UGallery, a curated online art gallery which now represents 500 artists and sells artwork in over 60 countries.  In this episode, Greg tells the story of his first trip to New York as an 18 year old, his visit to Bergdorf Goodman, and how it inspired him to become a designer. We talk about his travels to Japan, Istanbul, and Morocco, his favorite books, and how he's fused ideas from various disciplines including architecture and the US Military to redefine the men’s suit. Greg was a 2017 LVMH (Louis Vuitton) Young Fashion Designer Prize Nominee. This conversation will give you a glimpse into the thinking and creativity behind Abasi Rosborough. Links:  Zaha Hadid Meditations Man's Search for Meaning UGallery FIT Rick Owens Understanding Media About Abasi Rosborough: Greg Rosborough Neil Patrick Collins - Episode Producer  Greg Rosborough

Stephen is the co-founder and President of UGallery.com. Founded in 2006 at the University of Arizona, He has led the company to double digit revenue growth every year since inception.

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, Stephen Tanenbaum, co-founder and CEO of UGallery, an art e-commerce platform that connects artists directly with collectors. Launching in 2006, as one of the first art e-commerce websites, Stephen first describes the online art market in 2006 and why he was compelled to be one of the first businesses to enter into it. Then, Stephen compares the online art market in 2006 to the online art market today. Also, he walks us through the experience of an artist getting his/her artwork on their platform and a collector buying art from the site. Additionally, Stephen talks with us about the types of both artists and collectors they are attracting to UGallery. Lastly, Stephen shares his thoughts on if the art market can handle this many online businesses or if a bubble has developed in this space.

Stephen Tanenbaum - Co-Creating UGallery.com and companies that Impact the Community and the People Touch