About this opportunity
ASTA House invites artists and consignors to submit works for consideration in upcoming auctions and curated projects. As a platform focused on the primary market, ASTA House collaborates closely with artists and collectors to build long-term value, develop audiences, and establish consistent price histories.
This open call aims to identify strong, coherent practices that can be meaningfully integrated into ASTA House's curatorial and commercial program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Emerging and mid-career artists, as well as consignors representing relevant contemporary work.
- Practices with a clear and consistent conceptual direction.
- Original works available for primary market consignment.
- Willingness to collaborate in curatorial, editorial, and positioning processes.
- Commitment to professional development and long-term value building.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Updated portfolio (PDF or link) with a representative selection of works.
- Artist statement or collection description (max. 500 words).
- Artist/consignor biography or profile.
- Technical details of proposed works (title, year, medium, dimensions, suggested price if applicable).
- High-resolution images.
- Full contact information.
Optional:
- Exhibition history or publications.
Rules and Terms
- Submission of materials does not guarantee inclusion in ASTA House auctions or projects.
- All proposals will be evaluated based on curatorial and strategic criteria.
- ASTA House will contact selected applicants for further review and development.
- If selected, specific agreements regarding consignment, pricing, and sales conditions will be established.
- ASTA House prioritizes sustainable value building over immediate results.
- Selected artists and consignors may be invited to participate in editorial initiatives, exhibitions, or positioning strategies.
- By applying, participants authorize the use of images for internal evaluation purposes.