ESTE ARTE #13
JANUARY 4-7, 2027

INSTALLATION
January 3, 2027 | 2–9 PM
January 4, 2027 | 9 AM – 2 PM

PREVIEW
January 4, 2027 | 5–10 PM
VERNISSAGE
January 5, 2027 | 5–10 PM
THE DAY
January 6, 2027 | 5–10 PM
FINAL DAY
January 7, 2027 | 5–10 PM

DISMANTLING
January 7, 2027 | 10–12 AM

IMPORTANT DATES

OPEN CALL
April 15 – July 15, 2026

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION
August 15, 2026

SIGNED PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
AND PARTIAL PAYMENT
August 30, 2026

FULL PAYMENT
November 1, 2026

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

Galleries interested in participating must complete the application form, including a sketch and a narrative description of the proposal. The sooner you submit your form, the greater your chances of being selected.

Inquiries: director@estearte.com

ONE BOOTH OPTION
Each gallery is provided with a 20 m² exhibition space, a minimum of three walls, and six 5000K LED tubes. Each gallery may choose a wall color from the available options for their stand.

ONE FEE OPTION
All exhibitors participate under a unified format and pay the same fee of 10,360 USD, with no exceptions. The stand cost includes all taxes, power outlets, standard lighting, cleaning, and inclusion in all communications.

OPTIONAL OFFSITE FEE
The standard fee is USD 960 and includes lighting (up to three spotlights) and venue coordination. Please note that signage, transportation, and installation are the responsibility of each gallery.

ONLY SOLO SHOWS
Each exhibitor presents a single artist within their booth. This may take the form of a single work, an installation, or a group of works, provided they all belong to the same artist. This format allows for a more focused and coherent presentation, highlighting the artist’s vision without distraction. It enables collectors and visitors to engage more deeply with the work and to make more informed decisions.

ONLY UNSEEN ARTWORKS
All works must be exhibited for the first time. For active artists, the works must not have been previously shown in galleries, museums, or any public or private context. Exceptionally, for deceased or inactive artists, works of proven historical significance, those that have contributed meaningfully to the development of a region, culture, or artistic movement, may be considered.

ONLY CURATED PRESENTATIONS
We encourage each participating gallery to develop its presentation in close collaboration with a curator. This dialogue is central to the project, ensuring that each booth is conceived not simply as a display, but as a coherent curatorial statement. Each presentation should function as a focused exhibition, with a clearly articulated conceptual framework.

ESTE FOCUS
Each gallery is given a scheduled time and dedicated space for a public talk or presentation, supported by a tailored audio system. When the artist is present, guided visits of the booth are organized during public hours. For galleries, this represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen their narrative and reinforce their positioning.

ESTE OFFSITE
In addition to the solo presentation within the booth, galleries may present a second artist outside the traditional fair space. These special projects are installed within the fair grounds and surrounding areas, and may take the form of performances, outdoor sculptures, or sound-based works.

ESTE ONLINE
Each gallery is required to ensure that all available works are accessible in a high-quality digital format. This includes high-resolution images, detailed descriptions, provenance information, pricing, and relevant documentation. This digital layer expands access and facilitates engagement with collectors, curators, and audiences both onsite and remotely.

ESTE CHARLAS
Our cultural program consists of a series of talks and events featuring leading collectors, artists, gallerists, and curators. Through presentations and conversations, they share their work and research, offering timely and international perspectives on contemporary art.

ESTE PREMIA
ESTE PREMIA brings together a series of awards that recognize artistic excellence, curatorial vision, and contributions to the cultural ecosystem. Through acquisition prizes, philanthropic recognitions, and special distinctions, the program supports artists and galleries while reinforcing ESTE ARTE’s commitment to fostering meaningful engagement, patronage, and long-term impact.

ESTE ARTISTA
An open call for Uruguayan artists and international artists residing in Uruguay, whether independent or represented by a gallery, interested in having their portfolios reviewed by a selection of international curators invited by ESTE ARTE.

CURATORIAL RIGOR
Priority is given to projects that demonstrate clarity of vision, depth of research, and a compelling curatorial voice. Galleries are selected based on proposals that are both intellectually grounded and visually resolved, reflecting strong artistic quality and conceptual coherence. Particular consideration is given to works that meaningfully engage with the past, present, and future of artistic production.

CONTEXTUAL INTELLIGENCE
Each project should articulate the artist’s distinct vision and its resonance within a wider societal and cultural context. Special attention is given to works conceived with Uruguay and the platform's specific conditions in mind. This sensitivity to context strengthens the presentation, fostering deeper engagement and ensuring long-term relevance and sustainability.

EMBODIED EXPERIENCE
Does this work need to be experienced in person, or can it simply be viewed online? Works presented at ESTE ARTE should justify their physical presence, engaging with materiality, scale, spatial relationships, and installation. The emphasis is placed on experiences that can only be fully realized in situ, reinforcing the importance of direct, embodied engagement with the work.

Proposals will be evaluated by a selection committee composed of six distinguished philanthropists and nationally and internationally renowned collectors.
The committee’s decision will be final and not subject to appeal.

Amalia Amoedo is a philanthropist, art collector, and patron. For over two decades, she has actively supported artists, cultural agents, and numerous institutions independently, consolidating with the creation of the Fundación Ama Amoedo numerous years of accompaniment of the contemporary art scene. She is currently a member of the Acquisitions Committee of the International Latin American Circle of the Pompidou Center (Paris), the Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Art Fund of MoMA (New York), the International Committee and former president of the Fundación Arteba (Buenos Aires), the Association of Friends of Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires, and the International Advisory Council of the Americas Society (New York). 

Aline Herrnstadt is an architect, art historian, and curator. With a degree in architecture from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology (1991) and a Specialist Diploma in Art History and Heritage from Universidad Claeh (2021), she has a strong foundation in both design and cultural studies. Aline has been actively involved in continuous education at the Fundación de Arte Contemporáneo (FAC) since 2016, demonstrating her commitment to the contemporary art scene. She curated the exhibition “Precaria” for the 35th Season at the Espacio de Arte Contemporáneo (EAC) during the 2019-2020 season. In addition to her curatorial work, Aline is a passionate collector of contemporary and modern art.

Elianne Litwin is the co-founder and manager of Magma, a dynamic space dedicated to fashion, design, and lifestyle. With a deep commitment to pushing creative boundaries, Elianne also co-founded Magma Futura, a platform that navigates the intersections of design, art, and technology, experimenting with the possibilities of future innovations. Through these ventures, Elianne has consistently explored new horizons, merging aesthetics with forward-thinking concepts to shape the future of design and creative expression.

Mohamed Julien Ndao has started to develop his passion for arts 15 years ago through his friendship with the gallerist Sandra Thireau-Recio in Switzerland. Born in Paris, growing up in Senegal and moving to Europe in his young college years Mohamed has gained an extensive exposure to different cultures and ways of expressing art. He is the founder of Okapi Energy Group a commodity merchant company based in Geneva which activities expand in Africa but also acquired a Norwegian company Manta Marine Technologies covering the European market for decarbonization of the shipping industry. Mohamed was appointed as Honorary Consul of France for the city of Rosario in Argentina where he lives with his family. He is involved in various philanthropic and arts initiatives with his company Okapi.

Alberto Rebaza a art patron and collector who has played a significant role in the development of contemporary art in Peru and Latin America since the 1990s. He has actively supported artists, cultural agents, and institutions across the region. Alberto is the Vice President of the Lima Art Museum (MALI), a member of the Latin American Board of the Guggenheim Museum, and a member of the International Acquisitions Council of the Reina Sofía Foundation. In 2015, he founded Residencia del al lado, an artist residency adjacent to his home, further solidifying his commitment to nurturing the arts.