Rendering of industrial design wall art inside a commercial lobby.
Both art advisors and art consultants play a major role in securing fine art for collectors, interior designers and commercial developers but their roles differ. An advisor will help to expand a client’s collection or negotiating prices on their behalf. They typically have expert insight into the art market and will work closey with galleries to acquire artworks.
Art consultants are more of a project manager as they understand interior designer and architect project scopes and details the project needs to succeed. They may have a curatorial background giving them the ability to speak a similar language as a spacial designer.
Below, I’ll go into the differences and overlaps between the two positions.
What is an art advisor?
An art advisor provides expert fine art advice to collectors or institutions to help them build and manage their art collection. Their relationship continues over time to create a cohesive collection. An advisor understands how to source art for investment purposes and will have expert knowledge of a specific art movement such as Impressionist or Classical. Art advisors will perform extensive research on their client’s behalf and keep a close eye on the art market to find new works.
What is an art consultant?
An art consultant deals primarily in contemporary and traditional art made by living artists. They often commission custom pieces for the private or public sector clients. Art consultants will know about emerging artists, public art, corporate art, hotel art, yacht or cruise ships as well as residential art needs. An art consultant should be a good listener and provide an abundance of advice to their clients. They will research art options that fit the client’s specific needs and, if necessary commission bespoke artwork. But a consultant does not stop there. They also offer turnkey art consultancy services, including printing, framing, and scheduleing plus supervision of the installation.
What’s the difference?
Art consultants specialize in finding and/or commissioning art for specific projects, both private and public, focusing on immediate needs and project objectives using working artists and design studios. Conversely, art advisors work with private individuals to build and manage art collections over time, and are experts in specific art periods or genres of artists from the past.
Exciting oversized painting on raw canvas by Embrace Creatives artist, Peter Sparling.
Embrace Creatives Consultants
Embrace Creatives is an art consultancy that delivers the best art and objects for residential interiors and gardens – as well as curating original art and reproductions for higher education, hospitality projects, hospitals and public art. With over 35 years experience in the fine art and design worlds, from New York to Michigan, Embrace Creatives founder and lead art consultant, Andrea Bogart is a trusted resource to many collectors, business owners and interior design firms.
Andrea provides full service constulting benefits including: sourcing art and design objects, commissioning artists and overseeing artwork development plus setting up and managing fine art and vinyl printing, public installations, framing, artwork delivery and installation. Contact Andrea for a free consultation or to set up a lunch and learn presentation at your firm.
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Embrace Creatives founder, Andrea Bogart (left) explaining artwork she installed in Baker College, Royal Oak, MI to a local interior designer.
How We Work
Curating Art + Objects
Relationships are important to use so we listen intently to your and your client’s needs. We then evaluate the installation location to identify key opportunities for our Embrace Creatives artwork and objects. Using our growing online art gallery plus in-depth art market research, we source from reliable emerging and established artists to develop a detailed proposal based on the project’s aesthetics, space requirements, and budget.
Expanding your idea of what art can be, we want to you to look to Embrace Creatives for innovation and outside the box thinking. Beyond paintings and photography, we can bring new ideas to your project using fiber arts, ceramics, glass, multi-media, murals, mobiles, robot drawings, AI generated fine art and 3D printed lighting, walls, countertops and tiles.
Our selection of artworks ranges in mediums and techniques, and will often be from hand-picked, emerging or mid-career artists. Before we can choose art options, we will work with our clients to determine the locations for potential artworks and then build a detailed and professional presentation for you to show your client.. This allows you see how the art will work within the broader project scope.
Custom Artworks
When the project calls for custom bespoke artwork as opposed to ready-made we dive in ensuring that the project runs smoothly and enhances the design project. Embrace Creatives are experts in art commissioning, project management, finding solutions instead of offering excuses, and developing a tailor-made art package.
Installation & Logistics
To make your job easier, we oversee any fine art or vinyl printing and framing needs, and we schedule art shipments/deliveries and installation – providing end-to-end project management.. Don’t worry about large-scale art installation either. Because we only use professional and experiences artists and vendors, we make sure the installations comply with safety standards. Embrace Creatives is proud to offer a trustworthy consulting experience that allows you to focus on your business and your clients.
Artwork we offer
Floral ceiling platform as a sample of a larger installation project for a local, Michigan small business.
3D PRINTED WALLS, TABLETOPS, TILES AND CORPORATE LIGHTING – custom projects
How to choose?
Whether you need an art consultant or art advisor will depend on your end goal. For contemporary or traditional art or custom projects, go with an art consultant that is intimately involved in the current art markets. When you or your client is interested in an example 19th-century impressionist landscape, then finding the right art advisor who specializes in acquiring art in a particular time period is better.
Consultants and advisors have their own area of expertise so find one that you trust who matches your own personal taste or project scope. Learn more about how Embrace Creatives works with Interior Designers and Architects, business owners and private collectors or call Andrea at 248-702-4902 today to discuss your project!