stARTup Art Fair Los Angeles 2020: Call for Artists

stARTup Art Fair Los Angeles 2020 is a contemporary art fair for independent artists. The three-day fair runs February 14-16, 2020 at the Kinney Venice Beach, with easy access to Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey. stARTup LA takes place concurrently with Frieze LA and Art Los Angeles Contemporary gallery fairs, which are 10 minutes away. Participating artists will have the opportunity to expose new work to collectors, curators, gallery owners, art consultants, and writers attending the weekend of contemporary art.

The core mission of stARTup Art Fair is to provide a marketplace that gives artists the power to present and sell work on their own terms. All sales proceeds belong 100% to the artists. Selected artists will each take over a hotel room for three days to present a solo show of their work. Artists will have their work reviewed by a Selection Committee of diverse art world professionals.

Exhibitor fees range from $2,000 to $4,400 depending on room type and location, and are fully inclusive of 4 nights at the hotel (Thursday, February 13 check-in through Monday, February 17 check-out), discounted valet parking for one vehicle, complimentary Wi-Fi, all hotel and occupancy taxes, and exhibitor products and services. The fair provides a personal artist page on the stARTup website with bio, images, and website link. Work can also be featured with online partner Artfinder. The fair covers all advertising, marketing, promotion, public liability insurance, and private security. Curatorial support is provided during installation and professional development insights are offered in the weeks before and after the fair. Applications are accepted through November 10, 2019. Entry fee is $25.00. Work samples required: minimum 5 images, maximum 20 total samples (images, audio, and video combined). International artists are eligible.