With deep experience in curating and executing cultural programming, we offer creative solutions for enhancing communal spaces and engaging stakeholders through art.

Debra Simon Art Consulting is a firm specializing in strategic planning, implementation, and management of arts programming for public and private spaces. We collaborate with clients on developing placemaking strategies for existing public and private spaces as well as new planning for multi-use developments.

Debra Simon Art Consulting offers creative strategies to enhance livability, and economic development and promote collaboration in the cultural sector.

Project Management:

  • RFQ/RFP/Jury Selection Development and Review Process

  • Research and Curation

  • Artist Selection / Contracting

  • Artist Contract Development and Support

  • Budget Development

  • Design, Fabrication, Installation Management

  • Maintenance Planning and Budgeting

  • Wayfinding / Signage

Public Art Planning:

  • Research and Development for Public Space and Master Planning

  • Community Engagement

  • Partnership Development

  • Execution

  • Development of tool kit and curatorial guidelines to refine existing programming or for new programming

Marketing / Audience Development:

  • Develop and Implement Public Outreach Initiatives and Partnerships

  • Marketing, Social Media, and Public Relations  

  • Documentation

  • Special Event Planning

  • Graphic Design

Placemaking is a tangible testimony to an organization's values. Effective placemaking creates human connection, creativity, wellness and long term value.