We handle
the business.You make the art.
Full-service career representation for African artists. Strategy, sales, legal, marketing, and global market access. Built on radical fairness — 85% of every sale goes directly to you.
Art is the work.
Everything else is ours.
The African creative is extraordinary in their vision, their craft, their contribution to global culture. Yet too often, the business infrastructure has not matched the brilliance.
YFE Studios was built to close that gap. We take on every dimension of an artist's professional life — not as administrators, but as genuine partners. We believe that when African artists thrive, culture transforms. We are selective, strategic, and deeply committed to every career we steward.
Comprehensive
career support
Six pillars. One team. Complete coverage of your professional life.
Sales & Representation
We represent you to galleries, collectors, and institutions worldwide — negotiate on your behalf, close deals, and build relationships that last decades.
- Gallery relationship management and international placement
- Collector cultivation, private sales, and commission negotiation
- Pricing strategy, valuation, and market positioning
- Revenue tracking, disbursement, and transparent reporting
- Art fair participation and institutional representation
Career Strategy
Long-term vision, exhibition roadmaps, and strategic positioning to build a meaningful, lasting career.
Legal & Contracts
Contract review, IP protection, licensing, and dispute support — every right protected on every agreement.
Marketing & Visibility
Strategic campaigns to build reputation, reach collectors, and position you as a leading voice in your field.
Production & Logistics
Studio coordination, fabrication, international shipping, customs, installation, and full documentation.
Financial Management
Budgeting, tax planning, revenue tracking, grant applications, and financial systems for sustainable growth.
Everything Else
Artverse priority placement, documentation photography, payment processing, collector database access, and more.
Ask us anything →Artists we
represent
Choose your
management model
Three structures aligned to where you are in your career.
We don't apply one model to every artist. We look at your sales patterns, career stage, goals, and market — then recommend the structure that will serve you best. The initial conversation is free.
- Full career strategy and 3–5 year planning sessions
- Marketing and visibility campaigns from day one
- Legal support and contract review on every agreement
- Production and logistics coordination
- Gallery and collector relationship building
- Priority placement on Artverse platform
- Monthly strategy sessions with your dedicated manager
- Unlimited email and WhatsApp support
Artists building their careers who prefer predictable monthly costs and full support before consistent sales arrive.
- All six service pillars — no exclusions
- Active sales representation and negotiation on your behalf
- Gallery and collector relationship management
- Exhibition coordination and international logistics
- Marketing, PR campaigns, and press outreach
- Full financial tracking, reporting, and tax planning
- Legal and contract management for every deal
- Revenue disbursed within 7 days of confirmed sale
Artists with regular sales of KES 1M+ annually who prefer performance-based compensation aligned with their success.
- Reduced monthly retainer (KES 40K–60K)
- Plus 10–15% commission on sales generated
- All full-service management benefits included
- Flexible terms based on your revenue patterns
- Multi-currency income management for international artists
- Active sales representation included
- Customised quarterly review and adjustment process
- Diaspora-specific market access (UK, UAE, North America)
Artists with irregular income patterns, those transitioning career stages, or diaspora artists managing multi-currency income across several markets.
From application
to active management
A clear five-stage journey — typically completed in four to six weeks. We review every application personally and respond to each one, regardless of outcome.
Portfolio samples, artist statement, CV, and career goals through our form.
60-minute conversation exploring your practice, stage, goals, and needs. No pressure.
Comprehensive review with preliminary strategy — opportunities, positioning, revenue outlook.
Customised agreement presented. Review at your pace. Sign when you are ready.
Systems in place. Priority placements live. Active management begins day one.
"Before YFE Studios, I spent half my creative energy managing emails, contracts, and logistics. Now I spend it all in the studio. The work has never been better."
Common questions
Ready to focus
entirely on creating?
We are selective about who we represent — not to be exclusive, but to ensure every artist on our roster receives the dedicated attention and strategic depth they deserve. Apply and let us discover if we are the right fit.
Applications reviewed within 14 days. Every submission receives a response.
