Artists to Watch 2022
This month ArtConnect is partnering with 16 Nicholson Street Gallery, a Glasgow-based, non-profit arts facilitation space run by a curatorial collaborative.
The gallery was established in 2016 to facilitate events, workshops, talks, mentorship programs, and exhibitions.
ArtConnect x 16 Nicholson Street Gallery
16 Nicholson Street Gallery - Glasgow, Scotland
Empowering a new generation of artists.
Everything we do at ArtConnect is grounded in an artists-first mindset, cultivating a culture of innovation and a shared purpose to leave an enduring impact.
We are committed to supporting artists worldwide by equipping them with tools and resources to nurture a successful art career.
16 Nicholson Street Gallery Partnership & Mentorship
This month ArtConnect is partnering with 16 Nicholson Street Gallery, a Glasgow-based, non-profit arts facilitation space.
One winner from this month’s Artists to Watch open call will embark on a long-term curatorial relationship with 16 Nicholson Street Gallery
This includes:
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Curatorial Reviews
This includes a series of curatorial critiques and portfolio reviews for the winner by 16 Nicholson Street Gallery.
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Online Studio Visits
Take 16 Nicholson Street Gallery on a tour of your studio! Walk them through your process, show them new works and continue to get feedback.
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Proposal Assistance
With experience in applying for and receiving funding, 16NST will help the winning artist with framing and writing proposals for funding and exhibitions.
Additional Awards
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Free ArtConnect Subscription
Winners will receive a voucher that enables them access to ArtConnect Professional for 1 year. Learn more about what that can do for your career here.
Apply early and stand out - Featured artists all month long
Did we mention there are benefits to applying early? For the entire month, we’ll select some of the most exciting submissions to share on ArtConnect’s Instagram stories and on the front page of our website each week.
It’s an extra chance to get your work noticed and something else you can be proud of!
Meet 16 Nicholson Street Gallery
Director & Curator
Isabella’s current critical focus is on ethics in practices of self-representation across visual art and contemporary literature.
Director & Curator
Aga works with audio-visual installation art at the meeting point of sculpture, technology, camera, and sound.
Director & Curator
Nell’s curatorial interest lies in queer bodies, entropy, and their position within the potentiality of alternative economies.
Application Process
Applying is easy, so you can spend time where it counts — making your art.
Who can apply?
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!
Requirements
Artists are asked to submit up to 3 artworks along with their artist statement via the application form.
However, if you’re an ArtConnect Pro member, all you need to do is include a link to your profile!
Selection Process
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.
Deadline
Don’t miss out — the next call ends on:
August 31, 2022
Cost
Free for ArtConnect Professional Members
Explore all the benefits ArtConnect Professional offers and join today.
or
$25 for up to 3 artworks
This fee helps us support our curators and continue our mission to empower artists.
Sarah Naqvi "Blanket of Solidarity"
David Vosburg "Time, Enforced"
Nana Shimomura "Live Scan Streaming 21th April, 2020"
Alex Long Yuan "THE EVERLASTING FLOWER BORDER"
James Lawton "Untitled"
Monique Mogi Gilpin "Porcelain Disposition VIII"
Lucrezia Costa "Passaggi catartici"
Pritika Chowdhry "Silent Water: The Uncounted"
wei "Untitled (sack)"
GianMarco Porru "Sweet fritters ballad"
Ivonne Thein "human, 2021"
SV Randall "watinig room"
