Artists and Galleries Artists are known for their less than savvy business skills and are often ripped off by galleries. It really does pay to do some research on a gallery before trusting them with your work..

Art gallery, owners face lawsuits
"I have had trouble with erl paying promptly for several years but stuck with them because they sold very well for me," said Margee Aycock, a Colorado artist represented by the gallery. She said she is still owed more than $2,000 for paintings sold last year.
"They always had a story as to why payment was late," she said.
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