The Curated Circle

Join our exclusive Curated Circle membership to elevate your artistic career.

Enjoy all the benefits of our Inner Circle membership and gain access to unique opportunities designed to enhance your visibility and connections in the art world

With the Curated Circle, you'll receive:

  • Benefit from monthly warm introductions to galleries and curators, expanding your network and opportunities.

  • Secure a guaranteed spot in our annual physical exhibition, allowing your art to reach an engaged audience.

  • Participate in eight curated online exhibitions annually, showcasing your work to international audiences and collectors through our partnership with Subject Matter.

  • Gain access to corporate and private collectors via Subject Matter, helping your artwork find its place in collections around the globe.

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.

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Our Curated Circle is by application only. We will select between 12 and 15 artists per cohort.

The fee is US$1350 per year, or three instalments of US$450 each.

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.

Apply Now

Apply Now

Our Curated Circle is by application only. We will select between 12 and 15 artists per cohort.

The fee is US$1350 per year, or three instalments of US$450 each.

This membership is perfect for you if you are looking for art placements and sales leads.