Join our community of valued artists

Ever dream of selling in Berlin, New York or Tokyo?
With KAWKAB you can present your works to collectors in all of these places and more.

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International visibility

Your work will be seen by collectors worldwide due to various marketing strategies.

Complete autonomy

You have the freedom to upload as many artworks as you want.

Personal support

Our expert art advisors will supervise your sale every step of the way.

Our commitment

Unlock your reach

Making good art or becoming a successful artist does not happen by simply spending time in the studio or posting on your social media account. That's why we created KAWKAB. We unlock your reach, that's our commitment.

✹ Empowering artists to succeed in the art world.
✹ Promoting diversity and ensuring quality
✹ Proving that art has no boundaries

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Our benefits

Exclusive services for talented artists

Fair participations
  • We participate in 8 international art fairs each year to showcase our artists on a global scale.
Online magazine
  • Enjoy our art blog, news and artist interviews and get featured to tell your story.
Meetings
  • Join our artist community meetings to get inspired and learn.
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Four steps that get you closer to your first sale

Apply to join

We select artists with national recognition and global potential.
We will review your application within one month.

Create your profile

Upload your art pieces and information by yourself so you can have your own collection link.

Expand your collector base

Expose your work to thousands of new customers per month thanks to our newsletters and online/offline marketing strategies.

Start selling and earning

All you have to do is pack your artwork. We take care of the rest of the logistics.

Brands we worked with

Meet our founder

Vanessa Hartmann

“We wanted to build a community of artists and art lovers and give them a place - a planet - where they can be their true selves, pursue their passion and share their stories through art. At the end of the day, people should be able to feel the vibe and energy emanated from every piece of art they bring home, helping them connect with the work and its creator at a deeper level.”

Top questions on the application

WHAT IS YOUR SELECTION CRITERIA?

At KAWKAB, we select artists with national recognition and global potential. Most importantly, we look for full-time professional artists who have an established career and consistently participate in various national and international exhibitions. But we also give emerging artists a chance if we see their passion and talent and support them on their way of doing art as a full-time profession.

Some additional attributes we look for among our community of distinguished artists include:

  • Recipients of noteworthy national and international prizes.
  • Selection for prestigious artist residencies.
  • Degrees from the most reputable art schools and universities in the world.
  • Exhibition experience in international museums and/or prestigious national institutions.
  • Auction sales.
  • Published books, monographs and features in leading art publications.

Though not all of these achievements are necessarily required to be accepted by KAWKAV, they are of course a huge advantage and highly valued by our selection team.

We place great importance on professional experiences and thus only work with professional artists. For this reason, a comprehensive, up-to-date CV is very important to include in your application as this will help us reach a decision faster.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE A RESPONSE?

Your application will be submitted to our curatorial team, and we need up to one month to get back to you with a decision due to a high number of applications we receive on a daily base. We really appreciate your interest in collaborating with KAWKAB!

CAN I STILL WORK WITH OTHER GALLERIES?

Absolutely! We believe that artists should have the freedom to sell their work wherever they would like. There is no exclusivity requirement with KAWKAB, and you will be able to continue working with other galleries and online platforms.

WHAT TYPES OF ART DO YOU ACCEPT?

We accept various artwork types. Paintings, digital art, works on paper, and sculptures are among the most popular mediums we have. However, please note that sculptures in glass or ceramic are no longer accepted due to their fragile nature.

DO I HAVE TO ORGANIZE THE SHIPMENT MYSELF?

No. Our dedicated sales team will take care of the shipping process, including all administrative procedures, liaison with shipping companies, customs requirements and fees as well as shipping costs, to ensure that each artwork is safely delivered to the client.

HOW MUCH COMMISSION DO YOU TAKE?

Our commission structure depends on different factors and will be discussed with each artist individually.

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