The phrase ‘starving artist’ stems from the unfortunate fact that an artist’s predicament is hardly lucrative. Go to art school and chances are, unless you’re discovered by Damien Hirsch or some fabulous art broker, you’ll be moonlighting as a barista or Whole Foods employee, eventually abandoning your art for more profitable work.
The art world isn’t kind which is exactly why the UGallery team has founded a site for artists to showcase and sell their work. Kids in art school and those just emerging into the real world can put their goods on display for free, after being approved by the board of curators. Buyers will find that all works are classified by genre, i.e. photography, oils, abstract and portraits, as well as by less artistic traits such as size and under $100. You can even search by school, if you’re very particular. UGallery also has a nifty preview feature which lets you see the work in a mockup of your living room. There’s a seven day money back guarantee and all items are shipped via UPS.
UGallery.com In Their Own Words
“Alex Farkas, Greg Rosborough, and Stephen Tanenbaum are the founders and managing partners of Ugallery.com. The three developed Ugallery.com to provide art enthusiasts access to affordable original artwork while offering young trained artists a platform to launch their careers.”
Why UGallery.com It Might Be A Killer
The site is well designed. I like the comments on the homepage and the wall view feature. UGallery is a great platform for emerging artists. It gives them a chance to exhibit their work to the whole world without having to pay anything.
Some Questions About UGallery.com
What’s the selection criteria for artists? How much commission does UGallery receive for each work sold? How is UGallery going to attract artists and buyers? 
