Artwork Consignment & Acquisition Inquiries
Artist Submissions Are Currently Closed
Thank you for your interest in Black Art In America™ Gallery & Gardens. At this time, BAIA is not accepting unsolicited artist portfolios, exhibition proposals, or requests for gallery representation.
Artwork submitted by artists seeking representation, exhibition opportunities, or placement through our gallery or online platforms will not be reviewed. Please do not use the collector submission process to submit your own portfolio or recent body of work.
Consign or Sell Important Works of African American Art
Black Art In America is always interested in learning about exceptional works entering the secondary market. We welcome inquiries regarding premium consignments and, in select cases, the possible outright purchase of important works by legacy, historical, and blue-chip African American artists.
Our focus is on works of distinction with strong authorship, provenance, condition, rarity, and relevance to the artist’s career or the broader history of African American art.
We welcome inquiries from:
- Private collectors
- Families and estates
- Institutions
- Art advisors and dealers
- Authorized representatives of an artwork or collection
We consider significant paintings, works on paper, fine-art prints, photography, sculpture, mixed-media works, and other collectible objects by established artists.
How to Submit an Artwork
Please email your inquiry to info@blackartinamerica.com with the following subject line:
Consignment or Acquisition Inquiry — [Artist’s Name]
Your email should include:
- Artist’s full name
- Artwork title and year created
- Medium and dimensions
- Edition number and edition size, when applicable
- Whether the work is signed, framed, or unframed
- Clear photographs of the front and back of the artwork
- Detailed photographs of the artist’s signature, labels, inscriptions, stamps, and condition issues
- Available provenance, purchase records, certificates, exhibition history, or related documentation
- The current location of the artwork
- Your desired net amount
- Whether you are seeking consignment, an outright sale, or are open to either
- Your full name, telephone number, and relationship to the artwork
Please confirm that you are the legal owner of the artwork or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
Submission Review
All inquiries are reviewed selectively. Submission does not guarantee acceptance, consignment, valuation, or purchase. Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, BAIA may only respond when an artwork or collection appears to be a potential fit.
Please do not call for a status update, visit the gallery with artwork, or ship or deliver artwork without prior written authorization. In-person appointments are scheduled only after images and documentation have been reviewed.
Additional documentation, condition reports, or independent authentication may be required before a consignment or acquisition agreement can be considered.
Placing Important Art With Purpose
Through our gallery, digital platform, exhibitions, fairs, and national collector network, Black Art In America works to place important African American art with collectors and institutions prepared to value, preserve, and steward its legacy.
We appreciate the opportunity to consider significant works from your collection.
