PUBLICATIONS
Exhibition catalogues, artist books and publications developed in collaboration with artists and cultural practitioners
CISTA ARTS produces and presents publications that document exhibitions, artistic practices and research-led projects. Our publications include professionally produced exhibition catalogues, artist books and collaborative titles available in print and selected digital formats.
Exhibition Catalogues
Explore catalogues produced alongside CISTA ARTS exhibitions, bringing together selected artworks, artist biographies and curatorial texts.
Artist Books
Discover publications dedicated to individual artists, bodies of work and artistic research.
Publishing Services
Work with CISTA ARTS to develop an artist book, exhibition catalogue or project publication from initial planning through to production.
Publishing with CISTA ARTS
CISTA ARTS works with artists, curators and cultural practitioners to develop professionally presented publications that document and extend artistic practices, exhibitions and research projects.
We can support projects at different stages, from initial planning and editorial preparation to design, print production and publication.
What We Can Support
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Exhibition catalogues
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Artist books and monographs
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Project and research publications
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Digital catalogues and PDF editions
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Limited-edition publications
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Collaborative and independently commissioned titles
Publishing Support May Include
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Initial project consultation
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Publication structure and content planning
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Editing of artist biographies, statements and project texts
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Image selection and sequencing
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Page layout and cover development
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ISBN and publication preparation, where agreed
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Liaison with printers and publishing partners
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Print-on-demand or short-run production
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Promotion and distribution through relevant CISTA ARTS channels
How It Works
1. Tell Us About Your Project
Send us a short description of your proposed publication, the available written and visual material, approximate page count and preferred format.
2. Initial Review
We review the material and discuss the scope, production requirements, schedule and intended audience.
3. Proposal and Fee
You receive a written proposal outlining the agreed services, estimated production schedule and costs.
4. Development and Production
Once the proposal is approved, we begin the editorial, design and production process in consultation with you.\
Planning a Publication?
We welcome enquiries from artists, curators and organisations interested in developing exhibition catalogues, artist books and related publications.
Please include a short project description, sample images or texts, your preferred format and any intended publication date.