Online gallery with pop-up shows

Online art buyers, people attending pop-up shows, and artists paying a fee to be included in a show.

Commission on each sale, optional exhibition fees from artists, and venue-based event income such as ticket sales or drinks partnerships.

• Curating a consistent collection
• Photography and online selling
• Organising events
• Building an audience on social media

• Public liability insurance for events, and check whether venues need their own cover
• Written agreements with artists on commission, pricing and who pays postage
• Safe packing and transit cover for artworks, as damage in the post is a real risk
• Consumer law on refunds and descriptions, check with the ACCC or your state fair trading office
• Council or venue permission for events, and liquor licensing if you serve alcohol, check your state rules
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your website, photography and how many pop-up shows you run in the early months.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on how much art you sell and how often you hold pop-up shows. Allow about 8 hours a week at minimum.

Check public liability insurance for events and whether venues need their own cover. Also check consumer law on refunds and descriptions with the ACCC or your state fair trading office, council or venue permission, liquor licensing if serving alcohol, and GST registration.