Ranked List of Galleries for Traditional Artists

This page provides a curated list of galleries that are known for showcasing traditional artists. Each gallery has been selected based on its reputation, the quality of its exhibitions, and its commitment to promoting traditional art forms.

Because in the modern art world, traditional techniques and styles are often overlooked, galleries play a crucial role in supporting and promoting artists who work within these frameworks. This list aims to highlight those galleries that are worth it for traditional artists to apply for their exhibits. Grades here are not necessarily overall reflective of the galleries themselves, but on the time worthiness of applying to their exhibits as a traditional artist. There are several galleries here I actually really enjoy be involved with, with a lower grade, but it's more with an intent of fun than finding a good fit for my traditional are or the intent of sales.

"Contemporary art" in this context is not time period definitive, as all art pieces in these exhibits are contemporary in release. Instead, I use "contemporary" and "traditional" more with the intent of styles.

Grade	Gallery Name	Pros	Cons
A	Bryn Du Mansion Granville, OH	Sold several original and limited reproductions as a result of just one of their exhibits They actively promote traditional artists and have a dedicated collector base The staff is by far the most professional I have been treated	N/A
A	Cyrus Custom Framing Canton, OH	Sold several limited reproductions as a result of just one of their exhibits They actively promote traditional artists and have a dedicated collector base Despite being in Canton, they do have a history of selling higher-price point pieces	Canton is constrained for higher price point buyers
B	White Rabbit Gallery Barberton, OH	Very friendly staff They have a strong focus on community engagement and support for local artists They select a good balanced mix of traditional and contemporary works	Barberton is a low price-point area with few high-end collectors
B	Julliard Art Center Canton, OH	Very interpersonal staff They prioritize traditional art forms and artists, and offer a fair balance on selection. Prizes are the largest in the area, and seem to be well-funded Prizes seem to be fairly awarded based on skill and effort I have has a few limited reproduction sales as a result of their exhibits	Canton is constrained for higher price point buyers
B	Door 2 Art Hudson, OH	Very welcoming staff They have a strong focus on community engagement and support for local artists They select a good balanced mix of traditional and contemporary works The largest attended exhibit I have been a part of I made a few good connections here	No sales have resulted immediately from their shows, but lots of engagement
C	The Hub Canton, OH	I have been accepted in to one of their exhibits Their Spectrum Show is a good opportunity for traditional artists at the lower price point There is an established base of local collectors	Canton is constrained for higher price point buyers Traditional art is not the priority here, and low-skill and low-price pieces are often favored No traditional sales have resulted from their shows
D	Summit Artspace Akron, OH	They do have several exhibits that feature traditional artists Very friendly staff and supporting environment I have been accepted in to several of their exhibits	While they do feature traditional artists, the overall focus is more on weird art Their collector base is younger and more geared to buying weird art While their jurying seems to be fair when it comes to traditional artists, the prize placement favors weirdism No traditional sales have resulted from their shows
D	ActLoCLE Cleveland, OH	No cost to the artists I did have some interest from this show, but no sales No real time investment involved	While they do feature traditional artists, the overall focus is more on weird art Their collector base is younger and more geared to buying weird art While their jurying seems to be fair when it comes to traditional artists, the prize placement favors weirdism
F	Massillon Museum Massillon, OH	They are a museum, so my experience is they handle the artwork incredibly professionally, but I have heard that has changed	Traditional art is seen more as a side interest, where low-talent pieces are always highlighted I along with several artists have noted their favoritism in jury selection They do not seem to prioritize traditional art in their programming I don't know any other traditional artists who have made any sales there The Museum makes no attempt at sales or bringing in collectors Most of the staff is rude, and disregards respect to the artists unless you are in their circle Massillon collector price point is the lowest of any city around Despite a handful of amazing artists I know applying, they all have the rare ability for entry, meanwhile low-skill art is accepted