BAM! Commerce

Inside the art market: trends, industry shifts, and market dynamics across galleries, auctions, and emerging economies.

Creative Capital Grants $2.9M to 109 artists across all 50 states

Creative Capital’s 2026 awards distribute $2.9M to 109 artists, expanding nationwide support with a new State of the Art Prize and project-based funding.

Ruth Arts grants $25 million to 169 organizations

Ruth Arts expanded its Core Grants for 2025-2028, awarding $25.35M in unrestricted support to 169 organizations. Each recipient receives $150K over three years.

50 United States Artists Fellows Receive $50,000 in Funding

Unrestricted money is rare in the art world, and it lands differently than a project grant. United States Artists just dropped its 2026 cohort: 50 artists backed with $50,000 each. In a year where production costs and time are the…

Why Paris Now? Understanding the French Art Ecosystem

On October 25, 2025, Art Basel Paris hosts a panel at the Petit Palais exploring the French art ecosystem, asking why Paris has become a global hub once again.

Art Market Report 2025: Global Sales Hit $67.8B

The 2025 Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report shows global art sales rebounded to $67.8B, but recovery remains uneven across tiers of the industry.