The Art of Collaboration: How Designers and Fine Art Consultants Create Meaningful Spaces

How can a fine art consultant help designers find artwork that feels personal, intentional, and perfectly suited to a client’s home?In this episode of Made to Design, Sarah Couture talks with Jen Nash-Kochevar, president of JNK Art Partners and co-owner of Gallery 366 in Minneapolis. Jen explains how fine art consultants collaborate with interior designers—from sourcing existing pieces and curating collections to guiding clients through one-of-a-kind commissions.They also discuss the importance of budget, the creative relationship between artist and client, and Jen’s distinctive art-gifting experiences. Sarah and Jen close by sharing how the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art brought them together and why classical art, architecture, drawing, beauty, and proportion continue to inspire their work.In This EpisodeHow fine art consultants support interior designersFinding art that complements an existing collectionCreating custom commissioned artworkBalancing an artist’s vision with a client’s preferencesEstablishing a realistic art budgetWorking with an art consultant locally or remotelyMemorable art-gifting experiences for clientsBuilding community through the ICAAThe connection between classical art, architecture, and drawingConnect⁠JNK Art Partners⁠⁠Sarah Couture Design⁠⁠Institute of Classical Architecture & Art⁠