Artists · Collectors · Galleries and institutions
I connect artists, collectors, galleries and institutions.
I’ve been a gallerist, an art fair director, a public gallery director and a grant assessor. I’ve sat in every chair, so I know what each side needs from the other.
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Opening of the Archibald Prize 2023 regional tour, SECCA, Bega. Photo: David Rogers
- ID Gallery, Paddington
- Affordable Art Fairs: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
- SECCA, 2014 to 2024
- Former peer assessor, Create NSW and Regional Arts NSW
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Who I work with
One clear place to start for each, and fixed prices quoted upfront. I never hold your money: grants, sales and fees go straight to you.
For artists
Studio Operations Retainer
Writing, admin, opportunities and strategy handled every month. Also grant writing, Practice Reviews and touring exhibitions.
$1,800 per month · founding rate $1,500See services for artists →
For collectors
Collection Review
Your collection documented, assessed and given a plan. Also ongoing advisory and art fair tours.
$1,500See services for collectors →
For galleries and institutions
Projects and strategy
Artist liaison and exhibition production for commercial galleries. Cultural strategy and feasibility for councils.
Quoted per projectSee services for galleries and institutions →New · Instant download
Kits for artists and galleries
The Touring Proposal Kit and the Approaching Commercial Galleries Kit: templates, guides and complete worked examples, from $149.
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Recent work · Gold Coast, 2026
David Smouha Studio
A Gold Coast studio turned into a professional art business in three months: a major solo exhibition inside BLEACH* Festival, two national prize finalist placements, and press across ABC Radio, Star Observer and Art Almanac.
I know what galleries, collectors and funders look for, because I was the person looking.
Iain Dawson, Identity Cultural Projects
About Iain
Twenty-five years inside the art world's decision rooms
Gallerist, art fair director, regional gallery director and grant assessor. Now I put that experience to work for artists and the organisations that support them.
A safeguard built in
Your money never passes through me
I never hold, receive or manage client funds. Grants pay directly to you, and you invoice and receive every sale yourself.
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Book a call and I’ll tell you honestly whether I can help.
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