Artists to Watch 2023

We work together with international curators to seek out exceptional artistic talents from around the world who will become ArtConnect Artists to Watch for 2022.

Shining a spotlight on your work 

We showcase the work of up-and-coming artists so that their voices can be heard. All because we believe in giving fresh artistic talent a chance to shine.

 Awards

  • Curatorial Review

    One of our exciting international guest curators will provide a short review of your submitted work. This is where the curators will give their take on what made you stand out as an artist to watch.

  • Solo Magazine Feature

    Stand out with a solo feature in ArtConnect Magazine. Winners will receive a dedicated page in our magazine to feature your artwork and a short artist interview there too; because we’re eager to let the world know who you are.

  • Homepage Feature

    Your work will be featured right at the top of ArtConnect’s homepage for art. Take center stage on ArtConnect and get seen by a whole new audience of curators, collectors, and art lovers just waiting to discover your work.

  • Social Media Promotion

    We announce each of the winning artists on all our social media channels, where they will reach an enthusiastic international art community of over 60,000 followers.

  • Dedicated Newsletter Feature

    Winners are presented in a dedicated newsletter that goes out to more than 28,000 subscribers. Your artwork will land directly in the inboxes of our global audience of art lovers and art professionals.

Apply with your ArtConnect Profile

  • If you’re not already on ArtConnect, sign up to create a profile here

  • This is a plan for professional artists to showcase their work, connect with other like-minded individuals and advance in the career.

  • At ArtConnect, we understand the importance of showcasing your art in a way that accurately reflects your vision and creative process. That's why we have designed our platform to allow for a precise, considered, and thoughtful display of your unique works.

  • Craft a concise and well-written artist statement that showcases your unique artistic identity and perspective. Your artist statement is a crucial part of your professional portfolio, and it helps you stand out in a crowded and competitive art market.

  • Add detailed descriptions, photos, and videos to your profile and art listings, giving curators a behind-the-scenes look at your artistic journey.

  • Simply copy paste the URL to your ArtConnect profile and have it ready when you fill out the application form.

Deadline

Don’t miss out — the next call ends on:

March 31, 2022

Meet the Jury

Nina Marlene Kraus
Art historian and curator

Fabiana Dicuonzo
Architect & Curator

Kisito Assangni
Independent curator and Researcher

Cost

Free for members of the ArtConnect Artist Plan

If you’re an ArtConnect Artist Plan member, all you need to do is include a link to your ArtConnect profile. No additional payment is required!

FAQs

  • We welcome applications from artists at any stage of their career, based anywhere in the world — regardless of media or educational background. In short, anyone with artwork to share. So don’t be afraid to show us what you’ve got! 

  • Artists that are members of ArtConnect’s Artist Plan can apply for free!

    All you need to do is upload your artworks to your ArtConnect Profile. Then you just submit a link to your profile in the application form. That’s it!

  • Outstanding artwork deserves to be seen by top industry experts. We believe the selection process should include many different voices, that’s why we invite an international jury of professionals from across the contemporary art field to join our jury.