About Us
Art Dept. is a multidisciplinary design and art studio working across exhibition design, public art, visual identity, and spatial storytelling. Our practice moves fluidly between art and design, supporting projects that require both conceptual rigor and hands-on execution.
We collaborate with institutions, organizations, and cultural partners to develop work that is responsive to context, grounded in research, and built with intention. Whether shaping an exhibition, designing a visual system, or realizing a public artwork, we approach each project with the same care: listening closely, thinking critically, and making decisions that serve both people and place.
Art Dept. was founded on the belief that versatility is not a lack of focus, but a strength. Our work spans disciplines and scales, allowing us to adapt to the needs of each project while maintaining a consistent approach—thoughtful, collaborative, and purpose-driven.
At the core of our practice is collaboration. We work with a hand-picked network of artists, designers, writers, fabricators, and cultural workers, assembling teams that are right-sized and right-fit for each project. This flexible model allows us to move with intention while staying responsive to complexity.
The result is work that does more than look good. It communicates clearly, honors context, and lives meaningfully in the world.
“Jack of all trades, master of none,
but oftentimes better than master of one.”
attributed to William Shakespeare
Our services.
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Exhibition & Spatial Design
Exhibition design and layout
Spatial storytelling and interpretive planning
Graphic systems for exhibitions
Object placement, wayfinding, and wall texts
Installation direction and on-site support -
Public Art & Placemaking
Permanent and temporary public artworks
Murals, mosaics, and site-responsive installations
Community engagement and concept development
Artist-led design-build projects
Fabrication and production oversight -
Visual Identity & Graphic Design
Brand and visual identity systems
Campaign and program graphics
Print and digital materials
Environmental graphics and signage
Toolkits and templates for long-term use -
Art Direction & Creative Strategy
Concept development and visual direction
Creative leadership for multi-part projects
Cross-disciplinary coordination
Advisory and ideation support
Vision-setting for cultural initiatives -
Research, Writing & Content Development
Content strategy and narrative development
Interpretive writing and editorial collaboration
Archival and community-based research
Oral history and storytelling frameworks -
Production & Installation Support
Production planning and coordination
Budgeting and fabrication management
Vendor and fabricator collaboration
Installation management and oversight