ORRI brings together advisory, collection care, public art, artist management, appraisals, institutional consulting, fine-art logistics, community engagement, events and fundraising in one independent practice.
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Independent art services for individuals, couples, families and estates — from a first acquisition through the long-term stewardship of an established collection.
Corporate art programs require more than purchasing. ORRI can help shape collections and commissions that support culture, place, employee experience, client engagement and long-term institutional identity.
ORRI supports public art projects from early strategy and artist selection through commissioning, stakeholder coordination, fabrication, installation and public engagement.
I have worked directly with artists on projects ranging from intimate commissions to complex institutional and public-facing projects. ORRI can provide the project structure that allows the artistic work to remain central.
Appraisal and documentation services help collectors and organizations understand what they hold and why a defensible value matters — for insurance, collection planning, estates and charitable donation contexts.
Arts and cultural organizations often need practical institutional support as much as curatorial vision. ORRI can help strengthen governance, policy, funding strategy and program delivery.
Owning, moving and caring for art involves a network of specialized services. ORRI can act as the central point of coordination so those details are handled consistently and professionally.
ORRI creates cultural experiences that connect people directly with artists, galleries, collections and ideas — while helping organizations build meaningful events, partnerships and fundraising opportunities around those encounters.
Independent art services for individuals, couples, families and estates — from a first acquisition through the long-term stewardship of an established collection.
Acquisitions
Research, sourcing, due diligence, gallery and artist liaison, negotiation and purchase coordination.
Collection strategy
Clarifying priorities, identifying gaps, setting budgets and developing a cohesive collection scope that reflects the idiosyncratic interests of the client.
Collection care
Cataloguing, documentation, conservation coordination, framing, installation, insurance records and ongoing collection management.
Legacy & transition
Planning around gifting, philanthropy, succession, deaccession and institutional relationships.
Private access & learning
Studio visits, gallery introductions, collection tours and tailored cultural itineraries.
Corporate art programs require more than purchasing. ORRI can help shape collections and commissions that support culture, place, employee experience, client engagement and long-term institutional identity.
Collection strategy
Acquisition frameworks, collection policies, budgets, governance and long-term planning.
Acquisitions & commissions
Artist research, sourcing, negotiation, commissioning and project management from concept through installation.
Workplace integration
Art placement and programming developed alongside architecture, real estate, workplace and design teams.
Collection management
Inventory, documentation, databases, condition and conservation coordination, moves and installation planning.
Engagement
Tours, talks, artist programs and interpretive tools that connect employees, clients and communities to the collection.
ORRI supports public art projects from early strategy and artist selection through commissioning, stakeholder coordination, fabrication, installation and public engagement.
Public art strategy
Program frameworks, project briefs, budgets, timelines, procurement approaches and alignment with planning or development objectives.
Artist research & selection
Longlists, shortlists, calls to artists, jury processes, direct commissions and artist liaison.
Commission management
Scope development, contracts, budgets, fabrication coordination, scheduling, approvals and installation planning.
Stakeholder coordination
Working across artists, municipalities, developers, architects, communities, consultants and fabricators.
Public engagement
Interpretation, consultation, tours, talks and programming that connect the project to its audiences.
I have worked directly with artists on projects ranging from intimate commissions to complex institutional and public-facing projects. ORRI can provide the project structure that allows the artistic work to remain central.
Studio & project management
Scheduling, budgets, production planning, documentation, stakeholder coordination and delivery.
Commissions
Proposal development, scope definition, contracts, fee negotiation, fabrication and installation coordination.
Institutional liaison
Working between artists, curators, clients, architects, fabricators, galleries and institutions.
Leadership & education
Mentorship, professional-practice guidance, talks, workshops and support for artists navigating institutional contexts.
Long-term strategy
Project prioritization, relationship development and planning around exhibitions, commissions and opportunities.
Appraisal and documentation services help collectors and organizations understand what they hold and why a defensible value matters — for insurance, collection planning, estates and charitable donation contexts.
Insurance appraisals
Current-value documentation to support insurance schedules, renewals and collection risk management.
Donation & charitable giving
Appraisal support and coordination for gifts to qualified institutions, with appropriate external specialists where required.
Estate & collection planning
Valuation context for succession, estate planning, division, sale or long-term stewardship.
Collection reviews
Object-level documentation, market context and identification of works requiring specialist research or external appraisal.
Appraisal coordination
Managing specialist appraisers, documentation and institutional requirements when a formal third-party appraisal is appropriate.
Arts and cultural organizations often need practical institutional support as much as curatorial vision. ORRI can help strengthen governance, policy, funding strategy and program delivery.
Committee structures
Mandates, terms of reference, decision-making frameworks, advisory groups and volunteer structures.
Policy development
Collection, acquisition, deaccession, commissioning, conflict-of-interest and other cultural policies.
Grant strategy
Grant calendars, opportunity mapping, application development, case-making and supporting documentation.
Program planning
Curatorial frameworks, public programs, commissions and project structures aligned with mission and capacity.
Board & stakeholder alignment
Clearer roles between board, staff, committees, artists, funders and community partners.
Owning, moving and caring for art involves a network of specialized services. ORRI can act as the central point of coordination so those details are handled consistently and professionally.
Installation
Site planning, installer coordination, placement, hardware requirements and condition documentation.
Shipping & storage
Fine-art shippers, packing, crating, storage planning, couriers and movement schedules.
Framing & conservation
Coordination with framers, conservators and other specialists, including treatment priorities and documentation.
Insurance & risk
Schedules, condition information, movement documentation and coordination with brokers and insurers.
Customs, duties & taxes
Coordination of import/export documentation, customs, duties and tax considerations with qualified brokers and professional advisors.
Collection systems
Inventory, cataloguing, photography, databases, labels, records and location management.
ORRI creates cultural experiences that connect people directly with artists, galleries, collections and ideas — while helping organizations build meaningful events, partnerships and fundraising opportunities around those encounters.
Tours & cultural experiences
Curated visits to galleries, museums, exhibitions, fairs, collections and artist studios.
Artist & public engagement
Artist conversations, panels, talks, facilitated discussions and interpretation around collections, exhibitions and commissions.
Events
Galas, dinners, receptions, benefit events, launches, talks and cultural gatherings developed around a clear purpose and audience.
Fundraising strategy
Campaign structure, donor segmentation, giving opportunities, paddle raises, stewardship planning and fundraising targets.
Corporate sponsorship
Sponsorship architecture, benefits, partner packages and relationship stewardship.
Artist participation
Commissions, editions, experiences, auctions, talks and project-based giving that meaningfully involve artists.
Event delivery
Coordination across venues, artists, production teams, sponsors, vendors, communications and organizational leadership.
Most recently, I served as Curator at RBC, working with the RBC Corporate Art Collection of more than 6,000 artworks across Canada, the United States and internationally. My work encompassed acquisitions, collection strategy, curatorial programming, collection stewardship, artist relationships, executive and client engagement, commissions, education, and the integration of art within corporate real estate and public-facing spaces.
My previous experience includes serving as Project Director of Feature Contemporary Art Fair, Director at Hamilton Artists Inc., Assistant Curator for the Sobey Art Award, and Project Manager for major public artworks. I have also volunteered with numerous organizations, including Swim Drink Fish, the Audain Art Museum, the Canadian Art Foundation, Capture Photography Festival, Casey House, C Magazine, and the Glenfiddich Artist Residency. Across this diverse experience, my work has remained focused on the intersection of artists, institutions, collectors, corporate partners, and public audiences — developing exhibitions, commissions, digital projects, collection strategies, programs, and events that move between curatorial thinking and practical delivery.
I hold an MFA in Critical & Curatorial Practice from OCAD University and a BFA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts from NSCAD University.
I approach advisory and project work as an extension of curatorial practice: looking closely, asking incisive questions, understanding context, and creating structures that allow collections, artworks, and cultural projects to develop and thrive in response to the particular needs of each individual or organization.
ORRI works with individuals, families, corporations, artists, institutions and not-for-profit organizations across Canada and internationally.
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