MLG Atelier Market Insight: March 2025 Forecast

By Matt Gabler, Artist & Advisor – Spotting Tomorrow’s Art Wins Today

Emerging Art’s Hot Streak Continues

The market’s buzzing—emerging artists are stealing the spotlight in March 2025. After a 10% sales bump for $1K-$5K works in late 2024 (Artsy data), collectors are doubling down on fresh talent. Why? Value’s screaming—$5K buys today could hit $20K in five years (Artprice trends). Look at Nedia Were: his bold portraits jumped from $2K to $5K at a London fair in January 2025 (Artnet). Or Lucy Bull—her 2020 piece fetched $1.8M at Sotheby’s last May, signaling staying power for “wet paint” stars.

What’s Selling?

Women artists lead—29% of inquiries now (Artsy 2024), with Jadé Fadojutimi’s $1.9M sale (Christie’s, March 2024) setting the pace. Corporate buyers are in too—$10K pieces like Alfie Caine’s abstracts (up 20% on Artsy) are landing in NYC lobbies. My abstract paintings at $500-$5K fit this wave—affordable, unique, Expo-bound.

Your Move

March is prime—snap up emerging art before April’s Art Expo NY frenzy. Looking for the next breakout artist? I curate pieces before they hit the big auction houses. For collectors looking to secure emerging talent before prices skyrocket, I offer a $150 consultation to connect you with high-growth artists in the $5K-$50K range—backed by market data. 15% commission on acquisitions.

DM me at @MLGAtelier or email matt@mlgatelier.com