Victoria describes what healthy gallery relationships actually look like and emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation first. She encourages artists to take ownership of their careers by creating opportunities, engaging with their audience, and cultivating momentum independently.

She also highlights what galleries are truly looking for—artists who are proactive, engaged, and aligned with their mission—and shares how stepping into your power as an artist can lead to aligned partnerships and long-term success.

To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and podcast host. She is the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Victoria has supported hundreds of artists globally, providing resources and opportunities to help them further their art careers.

As part of her mission to increase visibility for emerging artists, she partners with renowned curators and gallerists to facilitate both in-person and virtual exhibitions and to publish quarterly issues of New Visionary Magazine, a contemporary art publication showcasing artists from around the world. She has been a guest speaker for Women’s Caucus for Art in Washington, D.C., Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and the Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, and The Artful Collective, and has served as a juror for the Women’s United Art Prize.

Victoria holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts (2012) and an MAT from the Maine College of Art (2014).

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