New website for an art gallery and art advisory in Luxembourg: real cost vs local agencies (2026)

The verdict in three sentences

In Luxembourg, a website for an art gallery or art advisory costs 3,000 to 8,000 EUR with a freelancer in 2026, 10,000 to 25,000 EUR with a local agency and 30,000 EUR or more with a premium agency, against a fixed Kolonell grid of 2,700, 4,500 or 8,200 EUR. The real gap lies less in the build than in the hidden costs: photography of the works, translation into German or Luxembourgish, artists' image rights and three years of maintenance. A local agency remains the better choice if you need weekly meetings on site or native copy in Luxembourgish.

What does a gallery website really cost in Luxembourg?

A collector usually discovers your gallery after an art fair, a recommendation or a search on an artist's name. They come to your site to check three things: which artists you genuinely represent, what is on show now, and whom to contact for a piece priced on request. The budget should serve that check, not a showcase effect.

Local ranges come from typical agency quotes and public rate pages, for guidance only. Kolonell prices are fixed and include a project manager reachable in your time zone, native English or French copywriting, delivery and 3 months of support. Gated areas, such as a private viewing room for collectors, integrations with inventory software and custom features are on quote. Tier details are on the international offer page.

What a gallery website must prove

A gallery site does not need to show everything; it needs to reassure a cautious buyer. The pages that matter:

• one page per represented artist, with biography, works and exhibitions, published only with their consent and clear image rights;
• current, upcoming and past exhibitions, properly archived so they stay findable on the artist's name;
• the fairs where the gallery shows, with dates and booth number;
• an art advisory page describing the service: collection building, sourcing, sale support, with no invented collectors or transactions;
• a contact and private appointments page, with a GDPR compliant form and an up to date privacy policy;
• a gallery and team page, with address, opening hours and languages spoken.

Two constraints specific to the art market. European anti-money-laundering rules apply to art market participants above certain transaction amounts; the website is not where those checks happen, but your forms and notices should stay consistent with your procedures. On data, the GDPR applies and the CNPD is the Luxembourg authority: collector files and newsletters need their own consent. This is not legal advice.

Hidden costs and total cost over three years

The build price does not tell the whole story. Here is a three year calculation for a gallery wanting a site in French, English and German.

Photography and translation are third party costs whatever the provider: forgetting them understates the budget by 20 to 30 %. Maintenance is the most variable line; always get its price in writing before signing.

When a local agency is the better choice

To be fair, a Luxembourg agency remains preferable in several cases. If you want in-person meetings at the gallery every week, if part of the copy must be written natively in Luxembourgish, if the site must connect to local artwork management software, or if you plan frequent shoots at the gallery, proximity is worth its premium. Questions to ask any provider: who writes the copy, who owns the accounts and domain, how exhibition archives are structured, and what maintenance costs after delivery.

Mini case study

Illustrative example, fictional gallery. Galerie Pétrusse, in Luxembourg City, represents 9 artists and shows at two fairs a year. It receives a local agency quote of 22,000 EUR and compares it with the Premium tier at 8,200 EUR, with French, English and German set in the quote.

Build gap: 22,000 minus 8,200, so 13,800 EUR. The founder puts 4,300 EUR of that gap into photography and translation, which she had not yet budgeted, and moves the remaining 9,500 EUR to a photo campaign for her fairs. In return she accepts video calls instead of in-person meetings.

FAQ

How much does an art gallery website cost in Luxembourg in 2026?

Expect 3,000 to 8,000 EUR with a freelancer, 10,000 to 25,000 EUR with a local agency and 30,000 EUR or more with a premium agency. The Kolonell grid is fixed: 2,700, 4,500 or 8,200 EUR depending on the tier.

Should we display artwork prices?

It is a commercial choice: many galleries show price on request for major pieces. A well designed inquiry form then captures the contact, with a separate GDPR consent for the newsletter.

Which languages should a Luxembourg gallery plan for?

French, German and English cover most collectors, with Luxembourgish adding a local signal. With Kolonell, the Premium tier at 8,200 EUR is the multilingual tier, and languages are set in the quote.

Do we need artists' consent to publish their works?

Yes, in practice you need the consent of the artist or their estate and clear image rights for each visual. Add a clause to your representation agreements before going live.

How long does it take to launch?

With Kolonell, 3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth, 4 to 6 weeks for Premium, once content is gathered. A local agency often quotes 2 to 4 months.

Let's scope your project. Artists, exhibition archives, languages and tier: we price your gallery website with a timeline of 3 to 6 weeks depending on the tier. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.