Are you an artist looking to share your creative space, engage with collectors, and sell your artwork directly?
Hosting a Studio Session through Collectors of African Art gives you a unique opportunity to invite art lovers into your world.
This is more than just an exhibition—it's an immersive experience where you can:
🎨 Showcase your creative process in real time
🖌 Sell your artwork directly from your studio
🤝 Connect with collectors, curators, and fellow artists
🌍 Increase your visibility in the global art scene
Why Host a Studio Session?
Hosting a Studio Session can transform your art career by offering direct engagement, exposure, and sales opportunities—all from your own space.
- Attract New Collectors – Get your work in front of serious buyers and art enthusiasts.
- Sell Your Artwork Without Middlemen – Keep more of your earnings by selling directly.
- Tell Your Story – Give visitors an inside look at your inspirations and techniques.
- Expand Your Network – Build relationships with fellow artists, curators, and media.
How It Works
Host a Studio Session in four steps—gain exposure, sell your work, and make lasting connections.
Step 1: Apply to Host Your Studio Session
Fill out a simple application to join the program. Tell us about your art, your studio, and what makes your creative space unique.
Step 2: Get Featured & Promoted
We’ll promote your Studio Session to our growing network of art lovers. You’ll also receive resources to help make your session a success.
Step 3: Welcome Visitors & Showcase Your Work
On the day of your Studio Session, invite guests into your space, present your work, and engage with potential buyers.
Step 4: Sell & Expand Your Reach
This is your opportunity to build long-term relationships, sell your artwork directly, and grow your audience.
Why Host A Studio Session
Discover the Benefits of Sharing Your Craft with Enthusiastic Learners and Art Collectors
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Share your craft and find people who want to learn and collaborate.
Studio Sessions are like a mini-apprenticeship with travellers from across the world currently exploring Africa. Build your teaching experience, get worldwide visibility for your work, and find new perspectives to bring to what you already do. Be the teacher and host you wish you’d had years ago.2
Sessions are designed for a rich learning experience.
One-on-one or group experiences that create a rich learning experience tailored to the guest’s interests and skill level.To keep the sanctity of your studio, schedule, and overall intimacy of the teaching experience, we only allow up to 10 guests per studio session.3
You focus on teaching, we support and help make it happen.
Think of us as your collaborator.We will help you –- Design your studio session experience.
- Provide editorial writing and content support for your own artist page on collectorsofafrican.art
- Manage bookings, handle guest communication, payment processing etc.
Who Can Host an Open Studio?
Emerging & Established Artists – Whether you're new to the art world or a seasoned professional, this is your chance to connect.
Studio Owners & Art Collectives – Open your space to the art community and share your process.
Artists Seeking Direct Sales & Exposure – If you're looking to sell your work and engage with collectors, this is for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential Information for Artists and Craftspeople Interested in Hosting Studio Sessions
Collectors of African Art promotes the exchange between emerging art enthusiasts, collectors, gallery owners and artists in favor of a higher awareness of African art.
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