The Business of Art Podcast

Episode 15 - Michael Duchemin Interview


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Summary

Dr. Michael Duchemin has over 35 years of experience in the Western art world. He has held various

roles in museums and is currently an art and museum advisor and appraiser specializing in Western
American fine art. He discusses his journey in the field and the importance of museum shows for
emerging artists. He also highlights the different levels of museum shows and the value of being
museum-worthy. In this conversation, Michael Duchemin shares valuable insights for artists on
understanding the art market and navigating different avenues for selling their work. He emphasizes the
importance of knowing your market and exploring new markets, as well as the significance of online
presence. Duchemin also discusses the role of museum shows, galleries, and auctions in an artist's
career, and the strategies museums use to cultivate collectors. He advises artists to focus on quality
over quantity as they progress in their careers and to be aware of regional preferences and market
trends.

Takeaways

  • Dr. Michael Duchemin has extensive experience in the Western art world and has held various

  • roles in museums.

  • Museum shows are important for emerging artists as they provide prestige and recognition.

  • There are different levels of museum shows, with some being more prestigious than others.

  • Being museum-worthy means having artwork that is of high quality and suitable for display in a

  • museum.

  • Building relationships with museum board members can increase the chances of being selected

  • for museum shows.

  • Museum shows can lead to opportunities for artists to have their work collected by museums.

  • Know your market and explore new markets to find the best opportunities for selling your work.

  • Maintain an online presence and consider selling your work directly through your own website.

  • Understand the role of museum shows, galleries, and auctions in your career and choose the

  • avenues that align with your goals.

  • Focus on quality over quantity as you progress in your career and consider adapting your palette

  • to fit different regional preferences.

  • Seek advice and guidance from professionals in the art world to help define your market and

  • develop effective strategies.

    Keywords

    Western art, museum shows, emerging artists, museum show director, art market, selling art, museum

    shows, art galleries, art auctions, online presence, art market trends

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