---
title: Open Call
description: >-
  Open call for artists and consignors to submit work to ASTA House for auctions
  and curated projects.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/c4492d59-9ee3-41e7-b5fd-6c777cb4f402'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-08'
updatedAt: '2026-10-11'
programType: Exhibition
organization: ASTA House
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/asta-house'
deadline: '2027-09-30'
location: 'New York, NY, United States'
isOnline: false
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Mid-career
---

# Open Call

**Hosted by:** ASTA House

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** New York, NY, United States | **Deadline:** September 30, 2027

## About This Program

### 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.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Mid-career
- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Note:** 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.

### Additional Requirements

- 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

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 7, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 30, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-submission/astahousemx/open-call/signup