Karen Maki

Experience

1. Art Consultant

   Chicago Art Source

   May 2017 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Chicago Art Source is an art consulting firm, working to realize art programs in all market segments.Our product and services are tailored to fit within the budget demands of your projects. We are vertically and horizontally integrated. We provide art for all budget levels, from value driven art to collectible fine art. We have the largest custom framing production facility in the country. We have an 85K sq. ft. production facility that employs over 100 very talented and creative people.The visual brand of interior space is the context for art selection process. Appropriate art is selected to create a point of view that supports business strategy, culture, demographics, and brand. All people who experience the space have to be considered. Ownership, leadership, employees, potential employees, clients, residents, patients, and patrons have to have a positive experience interfacing with the space. Art becomes a very strong voice.We collaboratively work with architectural and interior design firms, corporate real estate, facilities and curatorial leadership as well as owners that understand the power of arts visual communication. It is our mission to enable art\'s positive impact within environments. Our job is successful when our clients are 100% satisfied with the art and when we deliver the project on budget.Specialties: Art Consultation, Budgeting, Art Procurement, Art Assessment, Art Restoration, Curatorial Support, Inventory Cataloging, Framing Design, In-house Frame Fabrication, Delivery & Installation, National Account Roll-outs, & Web based employee personal choice fulfillment.Products are; Original Paintings, Photography, Prints, Limited Editions, Custom Frames, Posters, Commissioned Works, Murals, Sculpture, Mirrors, Custom Signage, Digital Imaging, Displays & Hanging Systems and Visual Impact Walls.