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.
Andrea Bogart
Founder // Lead Art Consultant
Embrace Creatives
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 scheduling plus supervision of the installation.
What’s the REAL 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.
Embrace Creatives Art Consultants
Embrace Creatives is a full service fine art consultancy that curates delightful and innovative art collections for hospitality, commercial and special projects. With over 35 years experience in the fine art and design worlds, EC founder and lead art consultant, Andrea Bogart is a trusted resource for brands, developers, and interior design firms.
Andrea provides numerous 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 project consultation or to set up a presentation at your business or virtually.
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How We Work
Curating Art + Objects
Good relationships are a key part of our business. We listen intently to your and your client’s needa then identify key opportunities for the diverse range of high quality art in our growing catalog. We thoughtfully 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, look to Embrace Creatives for innovation and outside-the-box thinking. Beyond paintings and photography, we bring exciting ideas to your projects using fiber arts, ceramics, glass, multi-media, 3D printed art walls and lighting, mobiles, robot drawings, and AI generated fine art.
We’ll begin by presenting you with a “first pass” presentation that you can edit and streamline. From there, your presentation will be updated and, if possible, we’ll create renderings that place the artwork in the project spaces. That will allow you and your client to better understand how the artworks will engage guests and employees.
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 printing and all of your framing needs, and we manage art shipments/deliveries plus installation – providing end-to-end project management. Don’t worry about large-scale art installation either because we only use professional and experienced artists and vendors so each installation complies with safety standards. Embrace Creatives is proud to offer an easy and trustworthy consulting experience that allows you to focus on your business and your clients.
Learn More: What to Expect When Working With an Art Consultant
Artwork we offer
In both traditional and innovative styles, Embrace Creatives hand-picked artist partners craft an array of works in various media to bring adventure to walls, floors, ceilings and outdoor installations.
How do you choose between an art consultant and advisor?
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. Read about our services and projects then set up a discover call with Andrea!
Let’s create AMAZING together and tell the unique story of your client’s hospitality, commercial, workplace, or special project using innovative artwork and expertly managed custom installations. Hiring Embrace Creatives, a full-service art consultancy firm with 30+ years of art world expertise will save you time and de-stress the process of building a compelling and gorgeous art collection. Schedule a discovery call with Andrea!
