Art is a powerful tool for professional services organizations that want to attract and retain top talent. As corporate art consultants, we help clients in the legal, financial services, and consulting industries create carefully curated art packages that inspire their teams and visitors while connecting to their brands, values and culture. In this article, we’ll explain how we work with clients in the professional services industries and show you some of our favorite projects.
Workplace Art: Not Just for Client-Facing Spaces Anymore
It used to be that when professional services firms thought about purchasing art, they focused on client-facing areas. With hybrid work being the new norm across these industries, our clients are now just as focused on elevating the workplace for employees.
Most financial firms are aware of the need to create dynamic, engaging, human-centered work spaces where employees feel supported, not only to be productive, but to maintain their wellbeing.
Numerous surveys and studies have revealed that this human-centered approach should include creating enriched environments that have been proven to contribute to employee wellbeing, connection, recognition, and productivity.
Thoughtfully executed art packages help promote organizational culture, nurture employee health and wellness, and inspire innovation and creativity. Art has even been shown to increase productivity and engagement.
See the art inside some of our financial services client offices.
Technology Frees Up Square Footage for Other Uses
In their report, Legal Landscape: 2024 Trends, Corgan Hugo, the research arm of architectural design firm Corgan, says that cloud-based file storage and online dispute resolution is freeing up square footage for other uses at law offices. Given the demand from top talent for more inviting workspaces, many law firms are seizing the opportunity to use art and design to create workspaces that inspire and connect employees and the community.
When the law firm of Jackson Walker moved into their corporate headquarters in the Dallas Arts District, they came to us with a vision to host community gatherings in their beautiful new space with original art that sparks conversation and ideas. We curated an art package for them to fulfill that vision.
See images of the art package we curated for Jackson Walker’s Dallas Headquarters in the gallery below.
Working with Corporate Art Selection Committees
When we work with a client in the professional services industries, we usually work with an art selection committee made up of stakeholders from across their organization. It’s our job to gather the diverse thoughts and opinions of all the committee members to create an art package that gets everyone excited while ensuring that the art is delivered on time and on budget. This highly specialized skillset is honed from years of experience as corporate art consultants. You can read more about our process, including how we get everyone’s ideas reflected in the final art package, in our article on working with corporate art selection committees.
We worked with the law firm of Thompson Coe on art packages for their Dallas and Houston offices. The partners in each location wanted an environment that was elevated, warm, and highlighted their commitment to diversity and community. Artworks in a large variety of media by diverse local and international artists create a dynamic collection that inspires conversation and offers different favorites for people to love. Collections that contain diverse pieces of original art remain interesting for years to come and can be successfully woven together through story, color, and other attributes.
See some of the art we curated for the Houston and Dallas offices of Thompson Coe in the gallery below.
Conclusion
Organizations in the legal, financial services, and consulting industries use art to enrich and elevate employee work spaces. As corporate art consultants, we help clients create carefully curated art packages that inspire and connect workers. Let Art + Artisans help you find the right art to enrich your workspace. Contact us to put our skills to work for your next project.
