Artists to Watch
2023
Previous winner: Rebecca Lejić-Tiernan "Signs of Life"
Award that showcases emerging artists and their work.
Entering is easy
The following information will be requested:
Name & contact information
Artist statement
Up to 3 images of your artwork
Application fee: $25
You can enter anytime before the general deadline on 30th September 2023, (midnight CEST).
Prizes & Awards
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Solo Magazine Feature
As a winner, you'll have the chance to share your personal story through an exclusive interview with one of our esteemed curators. This interview will be prominently featured on the cover of our online magazine for a full week, giving you incredible exposure.
Additionally, we'll showcase your artwork and interview across our newsletter and social media channels, giving you even greater visibility and recognition for your talent.
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Curatorial Review
Receive a professional evaluation of your artwork by one of our renowned international guest curators.
By featuring a curator's statement in your portfolio, you'll not only provide context for your work but also enhance your professional reputation. It signals to collectors, galleries, and other art professionals that your work has been recognized and endorsed by an expert in the field, potentially opening doors to new opportunities and audiences. -
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Homepage Feature
Get the spotlight you deserve with a feature on ArtConnect's homepage. As one of our featured artists, your work will be prominently displayed at the top of our art page, allowing it to be seen by a fresh audience of curators, collectors, and art enthusiasts.
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Social Media Promotion
As a winner, your work will be prominently featured and celebrated on our social media platforms, giving you the exposure you need to build your brand, grow your following, and potentially attract new career opportunities in the art world.
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Solo Newsletter Feature
We carefully curate our newsletter to showcase the work of rising artists, and as a winner your work will be prominently featured in one issue. Your artwork will land directly in the inboxes over 35k art professionals!
Meet the Jury
Visual and performing arts curator
Smoszna is a visual and performing arts curator interested in political activism involving queer feminism, de-colonial urban politics and nature preservation.
Independent curator
Gallio’s mission is to nurture young artists, providing them with much-needed resources and opportunities for their long-term success.
Art historian, crt critic, & curator
In 2022 Schiller was a fellow at the educational department at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin.
Deadline
Previous Winner: Deb Leal “A Sinclair Story (Lizard on Rock)”
September 30, 2023
Don’t miss out — registration ends on:
Some of the previous winners of the Artist to Watch prize. Winning this prize has been a significant milestone for many of these artists, opening doors and providing new opportunities in their art careers.
Rebecca Lejić-Tiernan "Signs of Life"
Laura Giesdorf ”Full Coverage Makeup Tutorial — Concealing Myself with Flawless Monotony”
Julian Jamaal Jones "Untitled_Quilt #1"
Irene Antonia Diane Reece "Billie-James : KIN"
Jess Miller "An Outstanding Way To Live"
Huidi Xiang "Cheese Column"
Eduardo Valdetaro "Sódio"
Gloria Jurado "Haus der Statistik"
Noa Klagsbald "My Olympia"
Deb Leal "A Sinclair Story (Lizard on Rock)"
Steve Parker "Tubascope"
Maria Shanina "Reflections II"
Nana Shimomura "Live Scan Streaming 21th April, 2020"
Alex Long Yuan "THE EVERLASTING FLOWER BORDER"
James Lawton "Untitled"
Lucrezia Costa "Passaggi catartici"
wei "Untitled (sack)"
GianMarco Porru "Sweet fritters ballad"
Ivonne Thein "human, 2021"