Global reach for your work
Artistern connects you with collectors worldwide, with pricing available in multiple currencies. Your art is no longer limited by geography — it can reach the people who are looking for exactly what you create.
For Artists
Sell your art with Artistern
Join a global community of Middle Eastern artists
Artistern is a curated marketplace built to bring the work of Middle Eastern artists to collectors around the world. If you create paintings, calligraphy, miniatures, photography, sculpture, or digital art, we'd love to see your work — and help you sell it, promote it, and grow your audience.
Applying is free, and the process is simple. Here's what you gain, and how to get started.
Apply nowWhy Sell with Artistern
A profile that tells your whole story
Every Artistern artist gets a dedicated profile — a professional home for your work. Showcase your biography and artist statement, share your full CV and exhibition history, and let collectors in with photographs of your studio and creative process. Your profile presents you as the professional you are.
See a live artist profileA complete artist portal
When you join, you get access to a full-featured portal built to make selling effortless:
- Upload and manage your artworks in one place, on your own schedule
- Track the status of every piece — from listed, to reserved, to sold
- Monitor your sales and finances with a clear view of your earnings
- Update your profile any time as your practice evolves
You stay in control of your catalogue, your pricing, and your presence — all from a single dashboard.
Promotion in exhibitions and events
We actively promote our artists beyond the website. Throughout the year, Artistern features and showcases our community in seasonal and global exhibitions and events — putting your work in front of new audiences, curators, and collectors, both online and in person.
Editorial spotlight
Our Editorial section features artist interviews, exhibition coverage, and stories from across the Middle Eastern art world. As an Artistern artist, you have the opportunity to be featured and to share your voice with our audience.
60%
of every sale is yours
Fair, transparent terms
Our commission is a straightforward 40% per sale — you keep 60%.
- No listing fees
- No monthly subscriptions
- No hidden costs
We succeed only when you make a sale.
How to Apply
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Create your artist account
Sign up through our artist portal. You'll start by entering a few basic details about yourself and your practice. There's no cost to register, and no obligation until your first sale.
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Build your artist profile
Your profile is your home on Artistern. Add your biography and artist statement, your full CV and exhibition history, photographs of your studio, and your current status as an artist. A strong, complete profile helps your work stand out — so take your time here, this is your story.
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Upload your artworks
Through the portal, upload high-quality images of the pieces you'd like to sell, along with their details: title, medium, dimensions, year, and price. You're in full control of what you list and at what price.
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Review and approval
Our curatorial team reviews each application to keep the quality of the platform high and consistent. We'll check your profile and submitted works, and get back to you with a decision. If we need anything more, we'll let you know.
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Go live and start selling
Once approved, your profile and artworks go live to a global audience of collectors. From your portal you can manage everything in one place — track each artwork's status, monitor your sales, and keep an eye on your finances.
Ready to apply?
It's free to join, and you only pay when you sell.
Questions before you start? We're happy to help.