Do museums pay artists for exhibiting their works?

Museums do not pay artists for exhibiting their works. The exhibit acts as a promotional event for the artist that generates publicity and public interest for the artist which may well in turn gain collectors for the artist, and turn into sales following the exhibit. read more

• It is prestigious to show in a museum so it is reward enough for your exhibition record. • Galleries like to represent artists that have shown in museums. • You work may be purchased by a private collector while the show is up. Installations. If it is an installation or if the artist must travel there for the installation. read more