Pop-Up and online art gallery

Art buyers, local residents, interior designers and small businesses looking for original work. Artists sometimes pay a small exhibition or entry fee.

A commission on each sale agreed with the artist (often a share of the price), plus optional exhibition fees and ticketed opening nights.

• Eye for quality art
• Building relationships with artists
• Organizing events
• Social media and basic online selling

• Insurance for artwork on consignment and commercial general liability for events, check what your insurer covers
• GST/HST or provincial sales tax registration once you pass the small supplier threshold, check with the CRA and your province
• Whether your municipality requires a permit or licence for temporary sales or events
• Selling can be slow, so don't count on steady monthly income early on
• Written agreements about who owns unsold work and who pays for damage

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many shows you run, venue arrangements, display materials and your online shop setup.

Check insurance for consigned artwork and commercial general liability for events, plus whether your municipality needs a permit or licence for temporary sales. Also check GST/HST registration thresholds and put written agreements in place about unsold work and damage.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $2,500, depending on the artists you show, sales at events and online. Selling can be slow, so don't count on steady income early on. Plan for at least 8 hours a week.