Gallery Artist Basics
Lecture by Robin Kerr
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Location: Corvallis Community Center – Oak Room, 2601 NW Tyler, Corvallis
Cost: $18
About the Lecture
Ok. You’ve made some art. Now what? Join abstract artist Robin Kerr as she demystifies the behind-the-scenes work of a successful gallery artist. Robin will guide you through the steps of bringing your art out into the world. Whether you have never shown your work or you are ready to advance your artistic profile, this workshop is perfect for visual artists of varying skill levels.
Covered Topics:
- How to decide if gallery exhibitions and representation are your thing
- Tips for successful gallery submissions
- How to find a ‘good-fit’ gallery
- Approaching galleries for representation
- How to have a mutually beneficial long-term relationship with a gallery
About the Artist
Robin Kerr is a New Zealand-born self-taught artist living in Portland, Oregon, USA. Before 2021, Robin’s day job was at a global healthcare company, while her artwork focused on illustrations for children’s books and public service pieces related to healthcare. In 2021, she moved to full-time fine-art making. Acrylic paint, wax pastel, and ink on birch panels are her mediums of choice. Her work has been exhibited in juried art shows in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California, and belongs to private art collectors worldwide. She has won awards and was published in Circle Foundation Arts Magazine, Create! Magazine and Women United Art Magazine. She is represented by Laura Vincent Design Gallery in Portland, OR, Museo Gallery in Langley, on Whidbey Island, in Washington state, and Illumine Gallery in Palm Springs, CA. More information about her exhibition, publication, and recognition history can be found on her website at https://illustriousplay.com. Her Instagram handle is @kerrrgi