Organizer Information
Al-Tiba9 Art Magazine is a global creative hub and independent publication dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art, design, and architecture. Operating as an avant-garde platform, it curates visionary international creators who push disciplinary boundaries and redefine tomorrow's aesthetics across 116 pages of museum-quality print. Each edition features a rich, advertisement-free journey of digital creations, fine art, fashion, and performance documented through captivating portfolios, insightful biographies, and deep interviews.
Title & Description
Al-Tiba9 Artist Directory 2027: Global Contemporary Art Network Open Call
Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art has officially launched its global open call for the 2027 Artist Directory, establishing an international database designed to spotlight visionary and future-oriented creative talent. Serving as a dedicated development and promotion engine, this directory functions as a direct professional bridge between emerging or established creators and a high-tier international network of galleries, museums, art dealers, collectors, and academics. Curation concentrates on artists bringing innovative conceptions to life through single or mixed disciplines. Selected artists secure a permanent, beautifully designed editorial portfolio on the Al-Tiba9 platform, integrating them into daily community engagement channels and elite art fair visibility circles across Europe and Latin America.
Categories
The registry functions under an expansive multidisciplinary structure. The 12 officially accepted categories include:
- Painting,
- Photography,
- Sculpture,
- Installation,
- Video Art & Film,
- Digital Art, F
- ashion Design,
- Performance Art,
- Urban & Street Art,
- Illustration & Animation,
- Architecture, and Design.
Eligibility
- Geographic Scope: Completely open to contemporary practitioners residing and working in any country or territory globally.
- Past Features: Artists who have previously been published in Al-Tiba9 magazines or art books are highly encouraged to submit fresh, unreleased portfolios.
- Practice Level: Welcomes new talent, emerging experimental voices, and well-established design professionals alike.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Dedicated Webpage Portfolio: Selected artists receive a curated, ad-free individual directory page hosting a professional biography, artist statement, contact details, and up to 5 high-resolution images of their artwork.
- Targeted Global Promotion: Active feature spotlights across Al-Tiba9’s main high-traffic website layout, broadcast newsletters, and verified social media networks.
- Institutional Networking: Direct professional alignment and passive exposure to major international book and art fair circuits, including ArtsLibris Barcelona, ARCOmadrid, ARCOlisboa, and ZonaMaco Mexico City.
- Industry Recommendations: Eligibility for active staff and institutional partner recommendations for international gallery exhibitions, brand collaborations, and private collector commissions.
Application Fee
- Initial Submission: Free. There is no cost required to complete and upload preliminary application materials.
- Selected Artists Note: A flat €130 selection fee is applied exclusively to chosen artists who successfully pass the curatorial review board and wish to secure official publication and registry rights within the 2027 directory.
Application Requirements
All data modules must be completed cleanly in English through the official portal. Submission specifications include:
- Biographical Information & Statement: A text file detailing an artist bio and conceptual framework, written strictly in English and in the third person.
- Category Selection: Identification of the specific medium tracks requested. Artists proposing distinct works across multiple categories must submit separate organized cloud directories for each chosen medium.
- Open Cloud Directory Link: A functional, password-free link to an open shared directory (such as Google Drive or Dropbox). The folder must hold high-quality portfolio images along with meta-details (Title, Year, Medium, and Dimensions).(Note: Loose file transfers via WeTransfer or locked/restricted cloud directories will trigger an automatic application rejection).
How to Apply?
Portfolios must be uploaded through the dedicated form located on the organization's primary domain. Materials sent natively via standard email or social platform private messages will be discarded without review.
- Application Link: Al-Tiba9 Artist Directory Application Portal
Key Dates
- Application Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026 (Portal closes officially at 11:30 PM CET)
- Directory Release Year: 2027
- Notification Window: Continuous via email (Only shortlisted and curated artists who maintain an active, functional email address will receive selection confirmation from the curation desk).
Location
The registration, portfolio review, and database hosting take place entirely Online. The associated physical promotional campaigns, collector distributions, and institutional book fair displays deploy live in Spain, Portugal, and Mexico.
Additional Details
Because the Al-Tiba9 Artist Directory is maintained as 100% curated, ad-free editorial content, the verification process looks closely at the visual and conceptual continuity of your files. Incomplete applications or folders that require password privileges are automatically rejected. For platform technical errors, validation issues, or submission assistance, creators can contact the support desk at apply@altiba9.com.