Artwork Consultation, Sales, and Acquisition Services

The King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a contractor to provide artwork consultation, sales, and acquisition services. The contractor will assist KCLS in refreshing its art collection, which includes over 450 pieces, and provide guidance on art markets, galleries, and artists. The contract will be for a period of three years with two options to extend for one year each. The contractor will be required to provide ad hoc services, including art market research, valuation, and sales support. • The contractor will work with KCLS to refine the process for refreshing artwork in the libraries. • The contractor will provide guidance on art markets, galleries, and artists. • The contractor will research provenance for existing pieces and identify efficient methods of sale. • The contractor will identify options that maintain fiscal responsibility while refreshing the collection. • The contractor will work with KCLS to firm up art acquisition and de-acquisition criteria. • The contractor will provide art acquisition services for library refresh projects. • The contractor will research art identified with provenance issues, including indigenous pieces. • The contractor will identify rotating loaned art options with local community groups.