Art Market Mentors Application Deadline
Deadline to apply is January 31st
Art Market Mentors is looking to match those seeking career support with leading, international art industry professionals. Opportunities include:
1/1 Mentoring Program
Digital Talks Open to All Careers with ArtNet in March and June
Quarterly Career Information Webinar with Association of Art History for A Level Students, Graduates and Post-Graduates
“During a complex year, the art world remains a challenging place to navigate. With job losses, market shifts and a changeable environment, career support can be hard to find”, says Cat Manson and Caroline Sayan, Founders, Art Market Mentors. “We are pleased to open our program once again to provide supportive professional development; better, realistic entry-level information, while aiming to widen general access. Attracting and retaining talent is vital to invigorate the art world and keep it relevant.”
Application Process
To apply to be a MENTEE: please contact artmarketmentors@gmail.com putting MENTEE in the subject line with a CV and short summary of goals. Need over THREE years into a career, and undergoing a specific change, including redundancy, facing a career challenge or wishing to progress in a specific situation or role.* They aim to have partnerships allocated and group mentoring sessions scheduled by end February.
To volunteer as a MENTOR: please contact artmarketmentors@gmail.com putting MENTOR in the subject line with a summary of your career or share your LinkedIn. If you can spare three hours over three months; we will provide a framework and introduction if we match you to a suitable mentee. They may not utilize all mentors, but your details will be kept on file for bespoke requests or group mentoring sessions.
Mentors have included Georgina Adam, Oliver Barker, Bonnie Brennan, Emily Burke, Sarah Briggs, Stephen Brooks, Sarah Briggs, Amy Cappellazzo, Sophie Carter, Ben Clark, Sadie Coles, Lisa Dennison, Jean-Paul Engelen, Lauren Gioia, Melanie Gerlis, Willem de Gier, Rachel Hagopian, Paul Hewitt, Lori Hotz, Koji Inoue, Brooke Lampley, Frank Lasry, Erin McAndrew, Steven Murphy, Pilar Ordovas, Marc Porter, Jussi Pylkkänen, Shlomi Rabi, Victoria Siddall, Freya Simms, Martin Wilson, Katy Wickremesinghe and many more.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31st 2025
For more information on CAREERS IN THE ART WORLD please visit Careers in Art History - For Art History
For more information on ARTNET CAREER TALKS visit www.artnet.com
*The wider access elements of the program will be targeted at students and post-graduates and those exploring career change.
Art Market Mentor Testimonials:
“...the networking was very interesting, I know that other people also struggle to enter this market and you covered all areas of expertise. I’m very thankful … it’s the kind of knowledge that no one teaches you” Mentee, Americas
“I loved meeting my mentor and getting her perspective on 1. Women in work 2. E,D & I and 3. How to ask for a raise. We discussed how to be organized and productive when there are a lot of spinning plates”, Mentee, Americas
“The feeling I was doing something to help someone else”, Mentor, Paris
“I felt really empowered to give my mentee advice and frequent encouragement. We will continue to talk and I know she will consider me an ongoing resource”, Mentor, London
“Real people with masses of industry experience all trying to help and share; it felt like a very special moment”, Mentee, Italy
“Lots of possibilities … meeting people from the art world, with different perspectives. Everything for free and online! Great networking”, Group Mentee, West Coast, America
“I felt less isolated by being involved in the program, and made several important networking connections with and through my mentor”, Mentor, UK
“As a fresh graduate, the AMM has given me a lot of encouragement, new perspectives and understanding of different sectors within the art world. And courage to keep pursuing my career with a positive and proactive attitude”. Mentee, New York
About Art Market Mentors
The organization was founded by Cat Manson and Caroline Sayan in 2020 with a mission to welcome and support talent in the commercial art world. Its goals include sharing career path information, broadening access to opportunities, and providing support through mentoring. To date, the initiative has successfully matched over 300 individuals with mentors and engaged with over 8,000 people digitally through talks, social media, and events. In 2025, Cathy Elkies, Non-Executive Director of SML Ltd, joined the team.
