Call for Submission: Kulturnest Artist Features

Kulturnest is opening rolling submissions for artists, designers, and creatives who would like to be featured on kulturnest.com, join or expand their presence within the Kulturnest creative community, and/or submit selected works for online visibility and sale through Kulturnest’s eShop/eGallery.

This initiative is part of our ongoing effort to support and highlight artists and creatives, especially those based in Lebanon, while contributing to the sustainability of Kulturnest as a creative hub for a growing community of 270+ creatives.

Why participate?

Being featured on Kulturnest offers visibility within an engaged creative network, both locally and beyond. It is an opportunity to present your work, process, story, selected pieces, and creative identity in a curated online space that values context, narrative, and artistic integrity.

Depending on the selected feature level, your participation may help you build or expand your artistic presence online, document your work, connect with collectors, collaborators, and art enthusiasts, and make selected works available for sale through Kulturnest’s growing digital platform.

Artist Feature Levels

Artists and creatives may apply for one or more of the following opportunities:

1. Artist Profile on Kulturnest — USD 50

A dedicated artist profile published on kulturnest.com, including the artist’s biography, photo, and links where applicable.

This is ideal for artists who want to become part of the Kulturnest online community and have a basic professional presence on our platform.

2. Written Artist Interview Feature — USD 150

A dedicated written interview published on kulturnest.com, presenting the artist’s practice, background, creative process, selected works, and artistic journey.

The feature is accompanied by a dedicated social media post and story on Kulturnest’s Instagram and Facebook platforms.

3. eGallery / eShop Artwork Listing

Kulturnest’s eGallery remains an online visibility and sales platform for selected artworks, designs, and creative objects. Artists and designers may submit works for consideration. If selected, the works may be published online and made available for sale through Kulturnest’s eShop/eGallery.

Possible submissions include: Artworks, Small artworks, Prints and editions, Design objects, Creative items, Handmade pieces, Contemporary craft, Limited-edition pieces, Objects suitable for online presentation and sale, Books, Music, ...

Fee structure:
Artist profile: USD 50
One-time listing fee per selected artwork/object: USD 25

A consignment agreement must be signed for works selected for sale. Kulturnest commission rates and applicable VAT will be defined in the agreement.

This opportunity is ideal for artists and designers who want their works to be available online while benefiting from Kulturnest’s visibility, audience, and growing platform.

Optional Boosting Services

To give selected features additional visibility, Kulturnest offers optional boosting services on Instagram and Facebook through three tailored levels:

The Spark — USD 25
4 days of boosting, ideal for a focused introduction.

The Spotlight — USD 50
1 week of boosting, designed for stronger reach and sustained engagement.

The Signature Push — USD 100
10 days of boosting, offering extended visibility and a wider audience across Meta platforms.

Boosting services are optional and do not guarantee sales, followers, media coverage, engagement, or specific commercial results.

How to apply

Send us a WhatsApp message at +9613008245 expressing your interest, along with:

• The feature level you are applying for: Artist Profile, Written Interview, eGallery/eShop Listing, or a combination
• Up to 5 high-resolution images, preferably square format, JPG
  These may include you in your studio, your process, your artworks, or selected objects
• A short biography in English, maximum 500 words
• Links to your social media accounts, Instagram and/or Facebook
• For eGallery/eShop submissions: artwork/object details, including title, medium/materials, dimensions, year, narrative & your asking price (we will add the commission on top of it + VAT to be paid by the client)

Priority is given to artists and creatives living in Lebanon. We also welcome applications from Lebanese expats and artists of all nationalities, backgrounds, disciplines, techniques, and styles.

Selection Criteria

Selection is curated by Kulturnest and may be based on: Cohesive body of work; Compelling story, concept, or creative process; Distinct aesthetic and originality; Quality of submitted visuals and information; Suitability for online presentation; Alignment with Kulturnest’s mission, platform, and curatorial direction; For eGallery/eShop submissions: suitability for online sale, pricing, format, production quality, and logistical feasibility.

Kulturnest reserves the right to accept, refuse, remove, rotate, or reframe artists, profiles, features, artworks, designs, or creative objects in accordance with its editorial, curatorial, and commercial direction.

Process & Perks

If selected, Kulturnest will notify you directly by WhatsApp, usually within one week.

Depending on the selected feature level, we may request additional information, images, answers to written interview questions, artwork details, pricing information, or agreement signatures.

Payment can be made either:

1. In cash: at Kulturnest, during visiting hours
2. Via Whish Wallet to +9613008245

Artists who choose to pay via Whish Wallet are responsible for covering any additional transfer fees, withdrawal fees, or service charges applied by Whish. The full participation fee must be received by Kulturnest after all fees are deducted. Please check directly with Whish for the applicable daily exchange rate, transfer fees, and withdrawal charges before sending the payment.

For international artists: via OMT, Western Union, or bank transfer. Artists are responsible for transfer and withdrawal fees. Please check directly with their offices or your bank for the applicable daily exchange rate, transfer fees, and withdrawal charges before sending the payment.

Once payment is received and confirmed, Kulturnest will proceed with the preparation and publication process. The process usually takes up to two weeks, depending on the feature level, submitted materials, and editorial schedule.

Selected artists who become part of the Kulturnest community may also benefit from:

• A 15% discount on beverages at our space
• Preferential rates on space leasing for workshops, events, and meetings during working days/hours
• Special offers on Tourleb Adventures for Kulturnest
• Possible consideration for future opportunities, such as concept store participation, collective exhibitions, art markets, and cultural activities, depending on fit, availability, and selection criteria

Editorial and Curatorial Note

The publication process is handled solely by Kulturnest and remains subject to our editorial and curatorial discretion. This includes writing titles, introductions, and captions; editing submitted text for syntax, spelling, grammar, clarity, tone, and formatting; preparing or adjusting images provided by the artist when needed; and deciding how the final content will be displayed on Kulturnest’s website, social media platforms, and eShop/eGallery.

There is no deadline. Submissions are open on a rolling basis.

We look forward to discovering your work.