Artist forward, purpose driven consulting

Cultivating art projects with purpose

We work across public and private sectors. Whether we’re partnering with a foundation to pilot a new program or working with a developer to commission art for a new building, we find opportunities to empower artists and organizations to shape culture, inspire innovation, and drive positive change.

Our Expertise

Curation & Commissioning

With a foundation of deep research, we curate and commission art that connects people and place. 

Creative Strategy

We work with you to transform ideas (big and small) into comprehensive visions, actionable plans, and award-winning projects.

Coalition Building

We connect unlikely partners and build deep relationships with artists and organizations, aligning around a shared vision for social good.

Consulting for Artists

We help artists develop their ideas and scale their impact through unique collaborations and compelling partnerships.

How We Work

Every project is different. What unites our work is an artist forward, purpose driven approach. 

Artist Forward

We nurture a vibrant and sustainable artistic ecosystem that values and empowers artists. When we collaborate, artists lead.

Purpose Driven

Our projects and partnerships respond to the social issues of our time, with a focus on supporting historically underrepresented artists and engaging authentically with community. 

At Scale

We dream big and help both artists and organizations reimagine what’s possible, explore new paths, and expand their impact – at any scale.

In Partnership

From building broad and unique coalitions to engaging cross-functional teams, we believe work is done best in partnership and through deep collaboration.

Clients Include

Meet Tamar

Tamar Benzikry is Principal of Art and Purpose, bringing more than 15 years developing, managing and curating art projects with purpose. Her work is guided by a lifelong commitment to diversity and inclusion, building deep and supportive relationships with artists and project partners, and advocating for art as an agent for social change. 

A Purpose Driven Portfolio

As a curator and producer for Meta Open Arts, Tamar commissioned 70+ artists across the Americas to create large-scale, site-specific installations that prioritized experimentation, and advanced art/tech innovation with a focus on social and community impact. 


During her 10+ years with 4Culture, Tamar led numerous pioneering and award-winning public art projects. Highlights include a reimagined Poetry on Buses campaign that centered immigrant and underserved communities, and SODO Track, a public/private partnership that transformed 2 miles of industrial buildings into the world’s longest street art corridor. 

Connect With Us

Does our approach resonate with you? Send us a note about your project or ambition and we’ll be in touch.