Expertise
Richan Art brings art-historical insight and practical experience to public art, fine art advisory, and cultural research. Each engagement is led personally by founder Emma Richan, with specialist collaborators engaged as the project requires.
Public Art & Cultural Strategy
Planning and management of public art commissions, from identifying opportunities and developing a curatorial approach to municipal approvals, artist selection, fabrication, installation, and long-term stewardship. Richan Art works with developers, artists, architects, and public-sector stakeholders to align artistic ambition with policy, budgets, and the needs of each site.
Fine Art Advisory & Collections
Considered guidance on acquisitions, collection development, and the care and management of artworks. Advice is informed by experience in galleries and auction houses, knowledge of the Canadian art market, and careful research into an artwork’s history and context.
Research, Writing & Education
Art-historical research, interpretive writing, lectures, and teaching that connect scholarship with professional practice. Areas of interest include North American art, art markets and valuation, contemporary public art, and the relationship between cultural institutions and commerce.