An art consultant is a person who consults individuals or businesses about which pieces of art they should acquire. This advice may be used for a wide range of purposes, from building a personal collection as an art collector to designing an art program for a chain of hotels, to building an investment portfolio.
Affluent individuals often turn to an art consultant when purchasing a new house, or redecorating an existing house, to help them get the art on the walls. The art world is constantly moving, and keeping track of which pieces are up for sale, and what new artists are on-trend, is a full-time job. A skilled art consultant will meet with a client and get a feel for their likes and dislikes, take down their budget, and note any specific pieces the client is looking for. They will then help track down the desired pieces at auction, and recommend new or unexpected artists to help fill out the collection. Rates for art consultants vary widely, depending on expertise, overall budget, and the size of the desired collection.
Businesses are also often in need of art for their corporate offices, and they may hire a freelance art consultant or may have an in-house art consultant. These consultants are responsible for keeping a cohesive feel throughout the business' many properties, staying within the budget while reflecting the feel of the company. Hotels, for example, may use a number of art consultants, to design a comprehensive art program for their chain, either with similar art throughout or with regionally appropriate art.
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At the inaugural launch and the First edition |
An art consultant may also serve as an investment adviser to individual, or corporate clients. In this case, the consultant is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of trends in the art world, including which artists are undervalued, and where large risks may be taken for potentially large gains. These consultants work hand in hand with clients to diversify an art portfolio at auction, or through private sales to reach the level of risk-to-gain they desire.
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| A Diplomatic Art Evening hosted by ArtsSpree |
In addition to traditional framed art, many consultants work with other types of art as well. Some consultants specialized in textile arts, while others specialize in cultures or installation in arts. Many consultants also have a background in interior design, and as part of their services, may offer to broker other decorative pieces, such as antiques, or craft objects.
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| We meet artists from Nature, Abstracts, Impressionists to Contemporary and Batik |
For art consultation, contact us directly to have a chat. We work directly with artists, galleries, interior designers, architects, art collectors, and corporate clients. So whether you are buying arts for the first time or a seasoned collector, or you are an interior designer or an architect, we can work to fit your specifications. Whatever artworks you're seeking to purchase, your Art Consultant will select works, especially for you tailored to your needs, space and style, and budget. We have artists from all over the world with our art partners, so if you are looking for something from a particular country or want something that is culturally specific, that is something we can also accommodate for you through our art consultation advisory service. The way we work is we invite you to take a short brief detailing what you are looking for, so whether is an abstract painting, sculpture of particular dimensions that it needs to be, maybe is the colours that you love, or maybe you are not sure just yet, and looking for some recommendations across the range or medium. We really look forward to helping you and we hope with all the wonderful artists we have at The Home Connoisseurs, we can find the work you looking for.
