Well, I'm not suspicious enough to hire a private investigator. lol
Since they're a physical gallery in Chelsea, New York, I figured they're sort-of serious about the whole art thing.

Though, on the other hand, I have no idea how many invitations they may have sent out. Maybe they simply got a list of artists and sent everyone an invitation. Then, maybe they accepted everyone who sent back samples just so they could get "exhibition fees".
On the other, other hand, this sounds like I'm being really cynical. ;)

Anyway, how much of a "hanging fee"/ "exhibition fee" is considered too much? $50? $100? $500? $1,000?
Even if the artwork doesn't sell, how much is the "exposure" worth? Or will the same thing happen: someone from another gallery sees the artwork, sends out invitations, and offers a space in their gallery for another $500 "exhibition fee"?

--John

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