"Commercial galleries" refer to privately-owned art galleries that focus on selling art for monetary gain. These galleries exhibit and sell artworks by various artists, allowing them to make a profit from the sales. Full definition
We have worked with commercial galleries in hosting talks and exhibitions, but remain on the curatorial side of things. (a-i-t.net)
As a time marked by underground political dissent, the 1970s was a decade when artists began working small, working privately, and working beyond the boundaries of commercial gallery system. (clevelandart.org)
I have a consistent studio practice and upcoming exhibitions at non-profit, artist run spaces but have never had any luck with commercial gallery spaces. (dailyserving.com)