Art Consultant

We’re looking for a full time, experienced Art Consultant with extensive knowledge of the hospitality and / or corporate art worlds. Working within our client’s budget and design narrative, you will source and work with independent artists as well as our internal art department to curate and design innovative art collections for high end hotels and corporations. Local Language supports an artist in residence program inviting local artists to work in our studio with experienced technicians to further their own art practice. - Client call to discuss a new property, flush out the design narrative and project scope - Source and contact artists local to the property - Brainstorm artwork concepts (sculptural and 2D) with the art team regarding artwork to create in house - Create an art proposal specific and custom to the property including everything from outside artists to in house artwork; framed prints, sculptural works, historical documents, vintage objects and ephemera - Design artwork specifications, cost and quote artwork selections (in conjunction with our project management and fabrication teams) - Manage multiple concurrent projects through procurement and production, internally and with external vendors - Manage delivery and (occasionally) installation - Curate artwork collections - Work directly with clients to understand design narratives and conceive art concepts - Source new artists, artworks, and ideas - Maintain artist communication and manage artist contracts - Work with our art department to conceive and create artwork and design solutions - Prepare and present inspiring proposals - Direct and manage artist commissions - Collaborate with our art, design, project management, and fabrication teams to facilitate project solutions - Establish costs and maintain budgets and timelines from proposal through installation - Attend trade shows, industry events to meet / prospect new clients