art consulting services
Lauren Kennedy is an arts professional with experience in strategic program development and implementation, public art, and curating. She is driven to help find creative solutions and opportunities that both support artists and access to the arts for everyone.
services
art acquisition & placement
Assist commercial and residential clients in selecting and placing artwork thoughtfully in their spaces.
strategic program development & partnerships
Support development and growth of mission aligned programs and partnerships, prioritizing the needs of key stakeholders and organizational goals.
project facilitation & management
Strategic development of opportunities for embedding artists and creatives in cross-sector spaces, public art, and generally injecting creative energy to find new solutions.
past projects
2021
Freedom Preparatory Academy, administrative offices, Memphis, TN - in partnership with Cynthia Ham Interiors
about me
Lauren Kennedy has served as the executive director of the UrbanArt Commission since 2015, a public art agency in Memphis, TN. During her tenure, she has led an ambitious strategic planning initiative, significantly grown the organization’s size, budget and visibility, and expanded the scope of public art produced by UAC.
Kennedy also ran a gallery called Southfork - Memphis out of her home from 2012 - 2016. Southfork was created as an alternative space for art, hospitality and conversation, and now continues through her consulting practice and various applications of her experiences and passions.