Breaking down the traditional barriers of the contemporary art world, The Other Art Fair’s New Futures is an initiative designed to launch the careers of emerging, talented artists and curators by offering opportunities to exhibit at The Other Art Fair along with a complementary program of focused mentoring and professional development workshops.
Launching in January 2021, each Fair edition in London, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Toronto and Sydney will showcase their city’s winners from the New Futures Class of 2021, featuring 3 emerging artists and 1 emerging curator per Fair.
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Artists and curators must meet the criteria to apply for New Futures. Applications for the 2021 New Futures will launch shortly – sign up to the artist newsletter to know when they are live.
A Selection Committee of art industry experts will select the final winners, alongside the Fair Founder, Ryan Stanier, and Fair Directors. Selection will be based on originality, quality, and coherence.
The Prizing
Through New Futures emerging artists and curators have the opportunity to win free exhibition space, with ongoing guidance and professional mentorship.
Each Fair edition will award 3 artists each:
- A free stand at The Other Art Fair and Virtual Edition for the city they have applied for.
- Two 1×1 mentorship sessions with the Fair Director to discuss booth curation and Fair preparation.
- Two 1×1 mentorship sessions with the Marketing Director.
- Ongoing guidance through Peer-to-Peer mentorship with a Fair Artist.
- Lifetime membership to The Other Art Fair’s Global Exhibitor Community, where you can enjoy benefits that include networking opportunities, professional workshops, and artist socials.
- Invitation to take part in Exhibitor preparation workshops and socials for the upcoming Fair – workshop topics include curation, marketing and operations.
- Dedicated feature in The Other Art Fair’s online event programming and Online Studios.
Each Fair edition will award 1 curator each:
- Free space for a curated exhibition at The Other Art Fair and Virtual Edition for the city they have applied for.
- Opportunity to curate a themed exhibition with guidance from the Fair Director and Fair Assistant, featuring artworks by New Future artist applicants.
- Two 1×1 mentorship sessions with the Fair Director to discuss booth curation and Fair preparation.
- Two 1×1 mentorship sessions with the Marketing Director.
- Join the Fair’s general Selection Committee for the following fair. Past Selection Committee members include Tracey Emin (artist), Yinka Shonibare (artist), Lulu Guinness (fashion designer), Peter Macgill (President, Pace/Macgill Gallery), and Mary Rozell (Global Head, UBS Art Collection).
- Lifetime membership to The Other Art Fair’s Global Exhibitor Community, where you can enjoy benefits that include networking opportunities, professional workshops, and artist socials.
- Invitation to take part in Exhibitor preparation workshops and socials for the upcoming Fair – workshop topics include curation, marketing and operations.
- Dedicated feature in The Other Art Fair’s online event programming and Online Studios.
The Criteria
Artists applying for The Other Art Fair New Futures must meet the following criteria:
- New Futures is open to artists working in all mediums. No formal artistic training is required of the artist.
- Applicants must be an artist with a body of work or installation they can exhibit and sell at The Other Art Fair.
- Applicants must be a resident of the Fair city they are applying for. A proof of address will be included in the application process.
- Applicants must not have previously exhibited at any edition of The Other Art Fair worldwide, either as an exhibitor, project, or installation artist.
- Applicants should not have exclusive gallery representation or plans for proposed solo exhibitions at the time of application and up until the end of the calendar year (this includes involvement in any art fairs and gallery shows).
- The winners must be present and onsite for the duration of Fair they have applied for.
Curators applying for The Other Art Fair New Futures must meet the following criteria:
- New Futures is open to anyone looking to gain curatorial experience and with an interest of pursuing a career as a curator. No formal training or education is required.
- Applicants should not have gallery or museum employment or plans for curating exhibitions at other art institutions at the time of application and up until the end of the calendar year (this includes involvement in any art fairs).
- Applicants must be a resident of the Fair city they are applying for. A proof of address will be included in the application process.
- Applicants must not have previously worked or exhibited at any edition of The Other Art Fair worldwide, either as staff, exhibitor, project, or installation artist.
- The winner must be present and onsite for the duration of Fair they have applied for.
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Applications for New Futures in London, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Toronto and Sydney will launch soon. Sign up to our Artist newsletter to hear when applications are live.
Source: saatchiart.com