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gallerist

/ˈɡɔlərɪst/
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Other forms: gallerists

A person who owns or runs an art gallery can be called a gallerist. If you love the idea of buying and selling paintings and sculptures, being a gallerist might be your dream job.

Gallerist, a relatively new word that was coined from gallery, is preferred by some in the art world to the older term art dealer. A gallerist handles the business side of art, representing specific artists by showing their work in a gallery and selling it to collectors, museums, and art enthusiasts. Many gallerists have college degrees in art history and a lifelong appreciation for art.

Definitions of gallerist
  1. noun
    an art dealer or owner of an exhibition space for artwork
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