Criteria for Curated Circle Membership Application:

  1. Artistic Excellence: You should demonstrate a high level of skill, originality, and creativity in your work.

  2. Professional Commitment: You need to show a strong dedication to pursuing art as a full-time career, evidenced by your past work and future plans.

  3. Body of Work: You should have a substantial and cohesive portfolio that showcases your artistic journey and evolution.

  4. Exhibition History: Previous participation in an exhibitions, whether in galleries, museums, or alternative spaces, will be considered.

  5. Sales Track Record: Evidence of having sold artwork, whether through galleries, online platforms, or personal sales, is important.

  6. Education and Training: Formal education in the arts or equivalent professional training and self-directed learning experiences will be valued.

  7. Awards and Recognitions: Receiving grants, awards, fellowships, or other recognitions that validate your artistic merit is a plus.

  8. Professional Development: Participation in residencies, workshops, or other opportunities aimed at developing your skills and expanding your networks is encouraged.

  9. Marketing and Self-Promotion: Active engagement in marketing and promoting your work through social media, personal websites, or other channels will be considered.

  10. Network Engagement: Involvement in art communities, networks, or organizations that support your professional growth is important.

  11. Collaborative Spirit: Willingness and experience in collaborating with other artists, curators, or art institutions will be valued.

  12. Vision and Goals: Clear articulation of your artistic vision and long-term career goals, demonstrating strategic thinking about your future, is essential.

  13. Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and resilience in the face of setbacks and challenges will be considered.

  14. Ethical Practice: Commitment to ethical practices in your work and professional interactions, including respect for diversity and inclusion, is important.

  15. Contribution to Community: Engagement in activities that support and uplift the art community, such as teaching, mentoring, or participating in community projects, will be valued.

  16. Innovative Approach: Demonstration of innovation in your techniques, materials, or concepts, pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms, is encouraged.

  17. Publications and Media Coverage: Coverage of your work in art publications, magazines, blogs, or other media outlets, highlighting your recognition within the art world, will be considered.

  18. Collector Base: Evidence of a growing base of collectors and patrons who support and invest in your work is a plus.

  19. Community Engagement: Active participation in community arts programs, public art projects, or social initiatives that use art as a tool for positive change is valued.

  20. Business Acumen: Understanding the business aspects of being an artist, including pricing, contracts, and financial management, demonstrating your capability to sustain a professional art practice, is important.

What You Don't Need to Apply:

  1. High Social Media Engagement Numbers: You do not need to have a large following or high engagement rates on social media platforms.

  2. Solo Exhibition History: Having a history of solo exhibitions is not necessary. Group exhibitions or other forms of showcasing your work are also acceptable.

  3. Formal Art Education: You do not need to have a formal degree in art. Self-taught artists and those with non-traditional educational backgrounds are welcome.

  4. Extensive Sales Record: A long track record of art sales is not required. Emerging artists who are still building their market presence are encouraged to apply.

  5. Representation by a Gallery: Being represented by a gallery or having gallery affiliations is not a prerequisite for applying.

  6. Major Awards or Recognitions: You do not need to have received major awards or recognitions in the art world.

  7. Publications or Media Features: Having your work featured in publications or media is not necessary for consideration.

  8. Large Body of Work: A vast portfolio is not required. Quality and cohesion in your body of work are more important than quantity.

  9. Extensive Network: You do not need to have an extensive professional network within the art world.

  10. Established Collector Base: Having a well-established base of collectors is not a criterion for application.