Applying to exhibit
Sending your work costs nothing and carries no obligation. Our director reviews everything that comes in.
Who can apply to exhibit with AGI Fine Art?
We work with emerging, mid-career and established artists across a wide range of mediums. If you are looking to gain exposure, expand your collector base and present your work in a professional setting, AGI Fine Art may be the right platform for you.
Does it cost anything to be reviewed?
No. Sending your work and having our director review it is free, and there is no obligation afterwards.
How does the artist selection process work?
Our curatorial team reviews every submission to ensure a high-quality and cohesive exhibition. Selection is based on artistic merit, originality, and how the work relates to the exhibition it is being considered for.
What happens after I send my work?
We email you a link so you can add to your submission in your own time. Our director then reviews it and comes back with the direction and the specific exhibitions we would put you in, with full costs, before you commit to anything.
What if I do not know which exhibition I want?
No problem. Send your work without choosing one and our director will advise which show or fair suits it.
Is there a deadline to submit my work?
Deadlines vary by exhibition and by fair. We usually ask that you submit your artwork images for review no later than three months before the event.
How can I stay informed about upcoming opportunities?
Subscribe to our newsletter for new exhibitions, art fairs, and open calls as they are announced.
Your artwork
What we accept, how it should arrive, and how much space you get.
What types of artwork do you accept?
A wide range of contemporary 2D and 3D media — painting, sculpture, photography, digital art and mixed media. All artwork must be original.
Do I need to frame my artwork?
Framing is optional, but we recommend all artwork be presented professionally — flatworks framed or gallery-wrapped and ready to hang. We share specific guidelines for the exhibition or fair you are applying to.
How many artworks can I exhibit?
It depends on the wall space you are allotted and the dimensions of your work. Our curators help select the strongest pieces for your space.
How is wall space calculated?
By linear feet of wall width. Gallery and fair walls are typically 10 feet high.
Who decides which of my works are shown?
We consult you, and we value your input, but the final selection rests with AGI Fine Art so the presentation works as a whole. Your work may be placed at different points across the booth or gallery according to our curatorial direction.
Can AGI Fine Art help me price my artwork?
We ask that you price your work based on your own sales history, but we are glad to give feedback and pricing suggestions.
Costs and sales
What participation includes, and how a sale is split.
What costs are involved in exhibiting with AGI Fine Art?
Participation covers curation, installation, marketing, PR and logistical support. The exact cost depends on the exhibition or fair and the space you take. Our director gives you the full figure after reviewing your work, before you commit to anything.
What percentage of sales does the artist receive?
Artists receive 70% of the net sale price. Our team engages with buyers on site and handles the sales conversation on your behalf.
Can I sell my own work during the exhibition?
During the exhibition, neither you nor your representatives quote prices, negotiate, or sell work that is on show with us — that is handled by our team. Your share is paid within three weeks of the artwork being delivered to the buyer.
Shipping, handling and insurance
Who moves what, and what is covered while your work is with us.
Do you provide shipping and framing assistance?
Yes. Our team guides you on shipping, customs clearance and framing so your work arrives safely and exhibition-ready.
Who pays for shipping?
You cover the leg between your studio and us, in both directions, along with stretching, framing, packing and any customs fees. We handle movement between our own locations and the exhibition or fair, and the receiving, unpacking, hanging and repacking at the other end.
Who installs the work?
Our own art handlers unpack, install and, where needed, repack every piece.
Is my artwork insured during the exhibition?
Yes — your work is covered by our fine art insurance for the duration of the exhibition or fair, with the coverage and limits set out in our policy.
During and after the show
What is expected of you while the work is up, and where it goes afterwards.
Do I need to be present during the exhibition?
No. Our team is on site throughout. Artists are always welcome, but attendance is not required.
What happens to work that does not sell?
Under representation, where the schedule allows, we move unsold work directly to the next exhibition rather than returning it to your studio and collecting it again.
When am I paid for a sale?
Within three weeks of the artwork being delivered to the buyer.
