Measure your artwork's dimensions and write them down. One of the first things a gallery often wants to know is how much space your art takes up.
Take three or four quality pictures of your artwork. Galleries want to see your art before buying, and they often use digital pictures as their first measure of judging whether or not they can sell your art.
Research galleries with experience selling art similar to yours. You can consign locally or with a shop farther away, provided they accept online inquiries. Take into consideration how much traffic the gallery gets and their track record selling consigned art.
Choose a gallery and figure out how they go about acquiring consigned art. Visit their website to see if they do the process online or ask a gallery employee about the process.
Fill out and submit the gallery's consignment application. Each gallery differs, so follow their instructions precisely for the best chance of getting your artwork consigned. Before they officially agree to consign your art, you will likely have to take the art in for physical inspection to ensure the art is as it appeared in your pictures.
Determine the logistics of your contract if the gallery agrees to consign your art. Written consignment agreements are a must to ensure both parties know the terms of the consignment and hold up their end of the bargain. Important factors include the sales price, the percentage of the price that the gallery wants for selling your art, the length of the consignment, how long they have to pay you if the art sells, who pays for shipping or transportation costs and how they'll pay you once the art sells. Determine who will ensure the art against theft or damage, you or the gallery.
Deliver your art to the gallery as per your consignment agreement. Ensure that you have a physical copy of the consignment agreement before delivery to alleviate any risks.