Artist Development
HSC&A offers individually tailored, career-building guidance to professional artists at various stages of development.
For artists working independently, this service provides access to valuable strategic advice from an experienced gallery professional.
Each consultation is designed to support artists in achieving their long-term goals and further their overall impact in the art world.
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A one-hour sit-down where I provide feedback on the work in your current portfolio. Each session ends with time for questions about the direction of your work, or the art business in general.
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An initial portfolio review or studio visit, culminating in an in-depth follow-up to discuss strategy and next steps.
Together we address
Defining or redefining your direction as an artist
Identifying the strongest aspects of your work
Editing your work
Contextualizing & writing about your work for art-savvy audiences
Pricing your work
Preparing for studio visits
Preparing for exhibitions
Strategies for publications, collections, & institutions
Art Advisory
HSC&A helps both seasoned and budding collectors to build art collections of distinction.
With a vast and reliable network of artists, dealers, and curators established through two decades of industry experience, I offer an expert perspective. I provide advice on art market trends, historical contextualization of artwork, acquisition strategies, and negotiation support for artwork acquired on the primary and secondary markets.
To help my clients present tasteful collections and ensure long-term preservation, I offer support with transport, white-glove installation, and ongoing maintenance of all acquisitions. The service also includes opportunities for commissioning unique, site-specific works for personal and public spaces.
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Peter Alexander, Diane Arbus, Francis Bacon, Ray Barsante, John Chiara, Robert Cumming, Tomory Dodge, William Eggleston, Jacob Hashimoto, Todd Hido, Graciela Iturbide, Chris Killip, Dorothea Lange, Sol Lewitt, Chris McCaw, Ana Mendieta, Robert Motherwell, Irving Penn, Sasha Pierce, Alex Prager, Man Ray, John Register, Lucas Samaras, Tomoko Sawada, Stephen Shore, Julius Shulman, Francisco Toledo, John Valadez, Edward Weston, Hannah Wilke, Francesca Woodman, Dustin Yellin, and many others.
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Art collection strategy
Vetting & analysis for sought after work
Advisory on emerging art trends
Advisory on collecting thematically or in specific genres
Building corporate art collections
Networking with artists, galleries & arts organizations
Guidance for institutional lending & donations
Collection management & conservation guidance
Exhibition Curation & Design
HSC&A’s Exhibition Curation & Design services provide comprehensive curatorial management for public art exhibitions and installations.
I work with commercial galleries and non-profits to create inclusive and engaging exhibitions that combine a thoughtful selection of artists with innovative design and in-depth research.
While historically my projects have focused on emerging and established women artists, my curatorial reach has expanded to include Central American artists working in all mediums. By working with artists who are often underrepresented or simply overlooked, I provide a platform for new perspectives and create fresh dialogue about contemporary life in Los Angeles and beyond.
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Public & site-specific installations
Conceptual development & research
Experiential & pop-up event development
Educational outreach & workshop programming
Creative collaborations with cultural institutions
Legacy & Estate Curation
HSC&A’s Legacy & Estate Curation focuses on management and strategic planning of significant art collections and archives.
We determine the most appropriate and meaningful direction for the preservation, exhibition, sale, or donation of work to prominent collections and institutions.
The service is especially valuable for uncovering and reintroducing overlooked work, providing new opportunities for living artists and guiding estates towards appropriate venues.
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As Curator for the Estate of Charles Brittin, I foster the artist’s legacy through strategic exhibitions and sales. Under my direction, Brittin's work has been posthumously exhibited and collected widely, generating new interest in the artist and ensuring his work is appreciated by new and younger generations.
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Artwork evaluation & appraisal
Oversight for cataloging & documenting archives
Strategies for preserving, exhibiting, & selling work
Market repositioning for vintage art
Artwork donation & institutional benefaction
Archival management & conservation strategies
Monograph & catalogue development
Legacy promotion & public engagement
Posthumous exhibition curation