Once you have found a reputable gallery that wants to represent you and your work, draw up a contract. Many artists and dealers may wrinkle their noses at the idea, proclaiming their trust in each other’s verbal word, but unless your mother runs the gallery that represents you, make sure you get all agreements in

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