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Platform for
Emerging Arts

A curated platform for emerging artists, offering international visibility and tailored professional development opportunities.​

 

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ABOUT THE PLATFORM

The Platform for Emerging Arts is a curated initiative by CISTA ARTS, supporting emerging visual artists in developing their professional profiles, presenting their work and reaching wider audiences.

Through a dedicated online presentation, editorial features and ongoing promotion, selected artists are given the opportunity to showcase their practice within an international arts platform for 12 months.

Alongside the Platform, CISTA ARTS offers optional artist mentoring and professional development support, tailored to each artist’s practice, experience and career aspirations.

As an interdisciplinary and transcultural arts organisation, CISTA ARTS brings together artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, encouraging artistic dialogue, professional exchange and new opportunities for collaboration.

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HOW TO APPLY

We would be pleased to learn more about your practice. Please email the following:

  • Your full name, email address and telephone number

  • An up-to-date CV

  • An artist statement

  • Details of up to 10 artworks, including title, dimensions, medium, year and price

  • A short note explaining how the selected works relate to your current practice or body of work

  • Links to your website and relevant social media accounts

Please combine the written information in a single Word or PDF document and attach high-quality images of the artworks.

Send your application to info@cistaarts.com with Platform for Emerging Arts in the subject line.

 

DEADLINE

Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed on a rolling basis.

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SELECTED ARTISTS RECEIVE

Each selected artist will receive a dedicated profile page on the CISTA ARTS website, including:

  • A unique personal link

  • An edited biography and artist statement

  • A curated selection of artworks

  • Links to the artist’s website and social media

  • Public visibility on the CISTA ARTS website for 12 months

 

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

  • Professional review and refinement of your biography and artist statement

  • A dedicated online feature introducing your practice and selected works

  • Tailored promotion across CISTA ARTS’ official social media channels

  • A dedicated newsletter feature

  • A blog article exploring your work and artistic journey

  • Ongoing visibility and promotion throughout the 12-month programme

  • Handling of relevant enquiries from collectors, buyers and other arts professionals

  • A Certificate of Participation​

 

Previous Participants

Explore the work of 22 artists previously selected for the Platform for Emerging Arts.

Meet the Artists

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ARTIST MENTORING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CISTA ARTS offers an independent mentoring and professional development programme for visual artists seeking guidance in developing their artistic practice and professional careers.

Open to artists at different stages of their careers, the programme provides tailored support through individual consultations, curatorial feedback and professional guidance.

Depending on each artist’s needs and goals, mentoring can be arranged over one, three or six months.

Areas of support may include:

  • Portfolio review and development

  • Artist statement and biography refinement

  • Curatorial feedback and artistic direction

  • Exhibition planning and professional presentation

  • Developing an artistic profile and identifying relevant opportunities

Artists may apply for mentoring independently of the Platform for Emerging Arts or alongside their participation in the Platform.

Each enquiry is considered individually, and applicants will be contacted to discuss their goals, the proposed mentoring structure and participation arrangements.

For enquiries and applications: info@cistaarts.com

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APPLICATION & SELECTION

Applications are reviewed individually, with consideration given to each artist’s practice, experience and professional aspirations.

Following an initial review, selected applicants will be contacted to discuss the opportunities available, the proposed scope of collaboration and the relevant participation arrangements.

For enquiries, please contact info@cistaarts.com.

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APPLY

Apply now to be considered for the Platform for Emerging Arts or our Artist Mentoring & Professional Development Programme.

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For more information, please contact us at info@cistaarts.com

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