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
Across commissions, collections, and art programs, art_works develops projects that connect artists with spaces and communities. Guided by research and collaboration, our work transforms environments, builds creative ecosystems, and expands everyone’s access to contemporary art.
Nancy Selvage, googling, 2020-2021. Perforated aluminum, paint, stainless steel rod, prismatic polycarbonate, LED. © Nancy Selvage. Photography by Chuck Choi, courtesy of Google LLC.
We develop comprehensive art programs for corporate and institutional partners. From curating collections that reflect organizational values to implementing site-responsive installations that activate architecture, we create art programs that transform workplaces into vibrant cultural spaces. Our approach integrates art into the design process from the beginning, working alongside architects, designers, and stakeholders to ensure artworks speak to place, history, and community.
Collections + Workplace Programs
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.
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.
Special Projects
Artwork pictured: Jayna Mikolatis, ...And the cat jumped over the rug, 2021-2022. All artwork © Jayna Mikolatis. Courtesy of the artist.
We aim to create opportunities for people to encounter artists and artwork outside typical settings. Through pop-up exhibitions in unexpected spaces, behind-the-scenes studio features, and artist spotlights in media, 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.