Business finance
Business Loans For Art Galleries and Dealers
Working capital, equipment, and growth finance for art galleries and dealers — matched to your revenue and time trading, not a generic credit score.
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How it works
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Tell us what you need
A few details about your business and what the finance is for. Takes under a minute.
We match you
We line you up with the right vetted lender for art galleries and dealers and your situation — no guesswork.
Get funded
Your lender takes it from there — approval and funds, sorted.
What you get
Built around your business
- Finance for premium stock, fit-out, and the experience your brand is built on.
- Working capital that respects seasonal and high-value inventory cycles.
- One application across lenders comfortable with premium retail.
How it works
Simple next steps
- 1Tell us what you need to fund and your trading history.
- 2We match it to lenders that understand high-value retail.
- 3You compare offers and proceed only if one fits.
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Good to know
No lock-in and no obligation. We only connect you with a partner if it genuinely helps — you decide whether to proceed.
Business finance
Financing for Art Galleries and Dealers
For a gallery, finance is rarely about a single big machine. It is about bridging the months between mounting a show and being paid for the work that sells. A fit-out for a new space, a major group exhibition, freight for an interstate or international consignment, or a deposit on an artwork you want to acquire outright can each call for funding in the ballpark of $85,000.
Cockatoo helps you understand your working-capital position and matches you to the right finance partner, so you can commit to a season's program, advance an artist, or take a stand at a fair without tying up every dollar you have on hand.
Common questions
Art Galleries and Dealers — business loan questions
Can I get finance when most of my stock is on consignment?
Yes. Lenders look at your trading history and cash flow rather than only the stock on your walls, so consignment-heavy galleries can still qualify. Cockatoo helps you present your numbers and matches you to a partner comfortable with how galleries actually trade.
What would a gallery typically use finance for?
Common uses are fitting out or relocating a space, funding a flagship exhibition, covering freight and insurance for high-value consignments, or acquiring works outright to sell on your own margin. Amounts around $85,000 are common for these kinds of projects.
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