For Collectors, Corporate, & Designers

Art Advisory & Collection Management

Guiding private collectors, corporate clients, and interior designers to curate art collections that tell a story and align seamlessly with your vision and space. From acquisition to installation, we provide full-service guidance to make collecting both seamless and meaningful.

Acquisition & Advisory

  • Sourcing and procurement for private, corporate, and hospitality spaces

  • Commission facilitation and direct liaison with artists

  • Market insights and strategic acquisition guidance

  • Curated tours of galleries, fairs, and artist studios

Collection & Project Management

  • Cataloguing, documentation, and inventory management

  • Conservation, framing, and installation planning with on-site supervision

  • Coordination of shipping, insurance, and artwork handling

  • Appraisal coordination (in-house appraisals launching Q4 2025)

Integration & Experience

  • Art placement and integration with interiors or brand identity

  • Consulting for corporate collections and public-facing spaces

  • Legacy and long-term collection planning

  • Curating art experiences for clients, employees, or guests

For Artists & Creatives

Artist Representation & Creative Direction

Supporting creatives and mission-driven brands in expressing their vision with intention and impact. Portara offers full-service support to help creatives thrive in their business. From managing sales and client relationships to guiding exhibitions, marketing, and career strategy, we serve as your advocate in both creative and commercial realms, so you can focus on what you do best.

Client Relations

  • Serve as primary point of contact for collectors, designers, and corporate clients

  • Proactively sell artwork and nurture relationships to expand your collector base

  • Manage client communications, inquiries, and follow-ups

  • Coordinate artwork viewings, presentations, and sales logistics

Artist Business & Career Development

  • 1:1 coaching and general business consulting

  • Strategic advising on opportunities and collaborations

  • Acting as liaison with galleries, consultants, and other art partners

  • Pricing strategy and market-based pricing adjustments

Project & Exhibition Management

  • End-to-end project management for exhibitions, murals, launches, and commissions

  • Preparing gallery submissions and pitching artwork to target galleries

  • Reviewing contracts and coordinating shipping, framing, and installation

Creative Direction & Marketing

  • Creative direction and visual branding for your practice

  • Writing exhibition texts, catalogs, and marketing materials

  • Social media strategy, consulting, and content creation

  • Collaboration with photographers, designers, and fabricators

Digital & Inventory Management

  • Website creation, updates, and content management

  • Artwork photography

  • Inventory tracking system setup and ongoing management

Grants & Opportunities

  • Grant writing and application support

  • Guidance on residencies, competitions, and public art opportunities

For Galleries & Institutions

Partnering with galleries, museums, and cultural organizations to deliver thoughtful curation, compelling storytelling, and seamless project management. Whether developing a full exhibition or supporting a single program, I bring a collaborative and detail-oriented approach to every project.

Curatorial & Exhibition Development

  • Exhibition concept development and curatorial strategy

  • Artist liaison and commission facilitation

  • Writing curatorial texts, catalogs, and interpretive materials

  • Visual storytelling and marketing support

Project & Program Management

  • End-to-end project management from planning to installation

  • Public programming and event coordination

  • Audience engagement and educational content creation

  • Collection assessment, documentation, and inventory management

Institutional Growth & Support

  • Business development and strategic fundraising support

  • Grant writing and application preparation

  • Advising on partnerships, sponsorships, and community initiatives

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