Artists to Watch 2022
Every month we work together with 3 international curators to seek out exceptional artistic talents from around the world who will become ArtConnect Artists to Watch for 2022.
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Shining a spotlight on your work - with awards that get you noticed
You’re an emerging artist with something to say — and you want to get noticed? That’s what drives us at ArtConnect. We make it our mission to showcase exceptional contemporary art by up-and-coming artists so that you can take your work to the next level. Because we believe fresh artistic voices like yours deserve a chance to be heard.
What artists are saying
Awards
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.
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.
Home Page 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
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.
ArtConnect Professional 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.
Dedicated Newsletter
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.
Digital Permanent Collection
Have your work included on ArtConnect's own profile page as part of our digital permanent collection - proudly presented there for all to see.
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!
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:
June 30, 2022
Our Experts - Meet the Jury
Artist, Curator & Associate Director
Audrée Anid is a Lebanese-American mixed-media artist and independent curator. She co-founded RATA Projects, an independent curatorial initiative aimed at supporting and showcasing emerging artists.
Artist Manager, Consultant, Writer, Curator
Vanessa Souli is a curator, writer and cultural manager. Since 2017, she has curated more than 16 exhibitions in Germany and abroad and has contributed several articles for international magazines.
Chief Curator and Director of Programs
Rachel Adams is the Chief Curator and Director of Programs at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts. Her areas of interest are varied but focus on creating meaningful connections for artists.
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.
Previous Winners
We’re proud to showcase so many amazing new artists each month. Here’s a look at some of the previous winners, whose artwork really turned our heads. We’d love to add yours to the list!
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"
Cecilia Bullo "A chronic exuberance-Episode I"
Lucrezia Costa "Passaggi catartici"
Pritika Chowdhry "Silent Water: The Uncounted"
wei "Untitled (sack)"
Lisa Mccleary "Untitled (07/16/2020)"
GianMarco Porru "Sweet fritters ballad"
Ivonne Thein "human, 2021"
