AGOP Membership
Maestro
Maestro — €735 per Year
An annual exhibition programme centred on a solo exhibition in Tallinn, with group and virtual exhibitions.
Maestro is AGOP’s annual exhibition programme for artists preparing a solo exhibition in Tallinn, Estonia. It includes one solo exhibition, two group exhibitions and one virtual exhibition over 12 months, with individual planning and presentation support. The annual fee is €735; the existing instalment option is described below.
What’s Included
Over the course of 12 months, Maestro participants receive:
Exhibition Programme
- One AGOP solo exhibition.
- Participation in two AGOP group exhibitions.
- Participation in one AGOP online exhibition.
- Individual planning for the solo exhibition.
- Venue selection and agreement with the artist.
- Exhibition installation.
Promotion and Exhibition Materials
- Texts about the exhibition and the artist.
- Visual materials.
- Design and printing of exhibition information materials.
- Posts about the exhibition and the artist on AGOP’s social media.
- A dedicated exhibition booklet with brief information about the artist and their work.
- Inclusion of the artist and their work in a digital exhibition catalogue.
- Artwork listings on the AGOP website and on Artsy as part of AGOP exhibition projects.
- A digital certificate of participation on request.
Your Solo Exhibition
The solo exhibition is a central part of Maestro.
AGOP helps artists prepare and present their own exhibition project in Tallinn, Estonia. The exhibition may take place in an available public venue, such as a café, library, hotel lobby, museum or another suitable space.
Duration
The standard duration of a solo exhibition.
Artwork Submissions
Submit up to 15 works for consideration.
Works on Display
Up to 10 works will be selected for the exhibition.
The number of works depends on the exhibition format, artwork sizes, the venue and the overall exhibition concept.
The venue, dates, number of works and display format are agreed with the artist in advance, taking into account AGOP’s exhibition schedule and venue availability.
AGOP prepares a dedicated booklet for the solo exhibition, with brief information about the artist and their work.
Group Exhibitions
Maestro includes participation in two AGOP group exhibitions during the year.
Format
Group exhibitions take place in spring and autumn at K13 Gallery in Tallinn, Estonia.
Each group exhibition runs for one to two months.
Number of Works
- Submit up to 3 works for each group exhibition.
- At least 1 work will be selected for display.
- A maximum of 3 works may be exhibited.
The final number of works depends on the exhibition format, artwork sizes and the space available at the venue. Information about the artist and their work is included in the digital exhibition catalogue.
Online Exhibition
Online Format
Maestro includes participation in one AGOP online exhibition.
The exhibition takes place on Artsy.
Taking Part
- Participation with up to 10 works is included in the annual programme.
- No physical shipment of artwork is required.
Artwork Sales
Artwork May Be Offered for Sale
All works presented in AGOP exhibitions may be offered for sale.
Artwork is listed on the AGOP website and on Artsy as part of AGOP exhibition projects and may remain available for sale after the exhibition ends.
Regular listings of new works on Artsy outside exhibition projects are available separately through Artsy by AGOP.
Fees and Payment
Maestro
Pay in Two Instalments
Additional Costs
The artist pays for shipping the artwork to the exhibition and back.
Storage after the exhibition, if required, is charged separately.
Who Is Maestro For?
Maestro is for artists who want to:
- Present a solo exhibition.
- Take part regularly in international exhibition projects.
- Receive professional support for their exhibition practice.
- Show their work in a physical exhibition space.
- Add solo and group exhibitions to their artist CV.
- Expand their presence through AGOP catalogues, the Association’s website and Artsy listings within AGOP exhibition projects.
Maestro is for artists who are ready to take the next step in their exhibition practice and present their work through a comprehensive exhibition programme.
Previously paid arrangements remain unchanged.
Apply for Maestro
Complete the application form to apply for Maestro. AGOP will review your information and portfolio. If your application is approved, you will receive a Stripe payment link.