From left to right: Cyrille Conan, GWELLWELEREZH(optimism), 2023, mixed media on canvas, 40" x 30"; Cyrille Conan, KRESK(growth), 2023, mixed media on canvas, 30" x 48". © Cyrille Conan. Photography by Mel Taing.
Projects
art_works develops projects that connect artists with spaces and communities, bringing vibrancy and equity to every commission, collection, and art program. Guided by research and collaboration, our work transforms environments, builds creative ecosystems, and expands access to contemporary art for everyone.
Nancy Selvage, googling, 2020-2021. Perforated aluminum, paint, stainless steel rod, prismatic polycarbonate, LED. © Nancy Selvage. Photography by Chuck Choi, courtesy of Google LLC.
Collections + Workplace Programs
From curating collections that reflect organizational values to implementing site-responsive installations that activate architecture, we create comprehensive art programs that transform workplaces into vibrant cultural spaces. Working alongside architects, designers, and stakeholders, we ensure each artwork speaks authentically to place, history, and community.
Sneha Shrestha, a.k.a. IMAGINE, Green Tara 2, 2023. Acrylic on canvas. 137 x 137 inches. © Sneha Shrestha, a.k.a. IMAGINE. Photography by Mel Taing.
Special Projects
We facilitate major commissions that reimagine how art activates public and semi-public spaces. From large-scale installations in corporate lobbies to site-specific works responding to architectural environments, our projects serve as cultural anchors—engaging diverse audiences and sparking meaningful dialogue. Working closely with artists, architects, and stakeholders, we balance bold creative vision with the practical realities of fabrication, installation, and long-term stewardship. This approach reflects our commitment to placing artists at the center of transformative experiences that shape how communities encounter contemporary art.
Photograph of Boston Art Review Issue 11 opened to art_works advertising space. Artwork pictured: Jayna Mikolatis, ...And the cat jumped over the rug, 2021-2022. Oil on wooden cabinet. 22 x 29.5 inches. © Jayna Mikolatis.
Activations + Public Engagement
We are driven to create opportunities for people to encounter artists and artwork outside typical settings. Through pop-up exhibitions in unexpected locations, behind-the-scenes studio features, and artist spotlights in media placements, we celebrate emerging voices and experimental practices while inviting broader audiences into conversation with contemporary art. These activations reflect our ongoing interest in how art lives in the world: responsive, accessible, and deeply tied to community.