Artist Career Development
The career of an artist demands careful and particular management. My experience from working directly with several of the world’s greatest living artists has given me a great insight into enhancing the career of a contemporary artist. I provide guidance and prepare art business development strategies, research potential gallery collaborations, identifying the scope of art commissions and drafting funding proposals.
My additional services include drafting exhibition proposals, essays and captions for loans to enrich the artist’s oeuvre. My extensive international network of contacts can assist artists in partnership development between museums, public art galleries and collectors.
● career analysis & strategy for up-coming and mid-career artists.
● art market research.
● partnership development & introduction.
● curation & exhibition management.
● commissions.
Jeff Lowe, Powder Coated Steel No. 1, 2009, 750 x 660 x 420 mm. Courtesy and ©Jeff Lowe
Art Gallery Business Planning
Contemporary Art Galleries are key players in the International Art Market. Consequently, strategic programming,profile enhancement and partnership development are vital to their success and growth. My work with leading museums and galleries spanning Europe, the Americas, Middle East and Asia gives me vast international reach when considering new collaborations and partnerships.
My years of experience and involvement in the art world enables me to understand the needs and requirements of an up-coming Contemporary Art Gallery. I offer advice on daily operations, long- term planning and can assist with contractual negotiations for exhibitions, acquisitions and site-specific installations. I can also arrange curatorial talks for educational and special events.
● strategic programming & profile enhancement
● partnership development & introduction
● art fair & collectors management
● art gallery operations management.
Peter Zimmermann, Beam, 2008, epoxy resin on canvas, 1000 x 350 mm. Courtesy and ©Peter Zimmermann
Museum Registrar Services
Museums are the custodians of significant art, archaeological, historical and scientific collections, making them available for public viewing through exhibitions and displays. One core function of museums is to collect and care for objects and works of art for future generations.
My long-standing expertise in working with the British Museum, Tate Gallery, Museum of Modern Art and Science Museum qualifies me as a highly experienced Museum Registrar.
The essential registrar services that I offer include project management, exhibition display advice, collection & exhibition tour management as well as offering guidance in drafting policies and procedures.
● loans, exhibition & collection management.
● partnership development & introduction.
● policies & procedures.
● conservation & storage requirements.
Dick Bixby, Crypto series, 2004, oil on 12oz cotton duck,750 x 900 mm. Courtesy and ©Dick Bixby Estate
Corporate & Private Art Collection Management
Holding a collection of preeminent works of art and antiquities requires careful management. Art or antique collections convey and indicate the image and brand of a company, a corporation or a high profile individual. Private art collections create an impression through pleasure and stimulation to clients, business partners, visitors and employees.
I competently can support clients to utilise their collection to promote their brand, cultivate their stakeholder relationships, connect with their clients and invigorate their staff. My expertise and associations in the international art world allow me to advise on the development of a strategic art collection policy and the subsequent management of corporate and private collections to current museum standards.
● acquisitions & commissions.
● auction services.
● loans, exhibition & collection management.
● registration & documentation.
● conservation, packing, insurance, installation requirements & courier supervision.
● estate management for collectors.
Guo Hongwei, A big Leaf, 2007, oil on canvas, 1000 x 1500 mm. Courtesy and ©Guo Hongwei and Riven Gallery
Additional Services
The day-to-day running of an artist studio, as well as managing exhibitions, loans and the collection, can be time-consuming. I am in a position to review and advise on work processes and procedures to best international standards and practices.
I've worked on both the client-side and with an international fine art shipping business and provided support in the run-up to busy periods to avoid any delays when handling complicated and extensive exhibition tours and art fairs. I am proficient in international customs regulations and can organise packing, transport and insurance cover.
Artist estate planning is a sensitive issue. Therefore, discussions with the artist and the family should be considered to avoid future litigation. My professional engagement with world-famous artists allows me to provide direction in this demanding task.
Certain Ultra-High-Net individuals envisage creating their privately-owned museum or art foundation to fulfil their vision of becoming a generous training philanthropist. Having worked at major international museums I can provide counsel on institutional development, policies, procedures, programmes and training.
● artist studio management services.
● artist estates management: guidance and handling of the estate of artists.
● art fair and touring exhibitions logistics.
● advising on the development of private museums & art foundations.
Hanibal Srouji, Cage Bleu, 2006, acrylic & fire on canvas, 730 x 730 x 20 mm. Courtesy and ©Hanibal Srouji and Janet Rady Fine Art