Our Process

Art expertise, design sensibility, and a trusted network of resources

Art Initiative uses these key strengths to develop creative artwork solutions that will articulate your vision for your space. As an independent advisory firm, we provide access to the widest range of artwork and services at competitive rates.

Whether for a single focal area or an entire facility, we deliver the highest standards of service with a network built over twenty-five years.

How We Work

Assessment

Art Initiative will begin with a site visit, whenever possible, to review the interior space, including floor plans, furniture placement and finishes. Client preferences and design objectives are crucial to our development of a working outline of the style, scale and placement of artwork for the project.

Proposal

A written outline specifying proposed locations, sizes and budget allotments for artwork needed will be submitted for client approval at this time. Presentation Specific artwork options will be presented for each location, as well as artist renderings or maquettes for any custom commissions.

Presentation

Specific artwork options will be presented for each location , as well as artist renderings or maquettes for any custom commissions

Coordination of Specialty Items

We’ll also coordinate the fabrication of any presentation pedestals, plexiglass display boxes, wall text or related specialty items needed before final artwork installation.

Framing

Art Initiative will design the custom framing for your project using archival methods appropriate to the works selected.

Installation

The delivery and installation of your artwork will be performed by professional artwork handlers. A representative of Art Initiative will be on-site to supervise the installation to your satisfaction.

Specialized Services

  • Commission management for site-specific works in a variety of mediums
  • Research & procurement of specialized imagery & artifacts for themed or historically-based artwork collections and exhibitions
  • Coordination of site-specific photo shoots for exclusive project imagery
  • Licensing of unique imagery for client use
  • Professional evaluation of existing artwork for reframing or relocation
  • Custom design & fabrication of display features such as pedestals, art information wall signage, exhibition cases & interchangeable display systems
  • Design & fabrication of custom tempered glass communication boards
  • Cataloging & documentation of existing collections