What We Do

We are a full service art advisory firm with a focus on social engagement, art in the public realm and supporting artists through periods of growth.

We work collaboratively with artists, collectors and organizations to help realize their vision, further their creative endeavors and support their longterm goals.

Who We Are

Maya Shah is an art advisor, curator and cultural producer based in New York City. Trained as an architect, her collaborative design work as Project Director for the International Design Clinic, has been exhibited in the U.S. Pavilion at the 13th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale and at the Museum of Modern Art as part of “Uneven Growth: Tactical Urbanism for Expanding Megacities”.

As a specialist of Modern, Contemporary and Emerging Art, Maya has held leadership roles at auction houses and art advisory firms in Philadelphia and New York City. She currently works with a vetted team of specialists in direct support of artists, collectors and institutions, providing a wide range of management, advisory and curatorial services.

Services

Artist Services
Studio Management 

Creative Coaching

Project Management

Legacy Planning




Curatorial Consulting
Exhibition Planning

Programming

Collection Building

Public Art Consulting



Cultural Production

Event Design + Production

Content Creation



Tangible Asset Management

USPAP Compliant Appraisals of Fine Art

Acquisitions Due Diligence Research

Collection Management
Sale Strategy

SELECT Projects

ARTISTS

TESTIMONIALS

“She’s worth her weight in gold. We have accomplished so much this year and couldn’t have done it without her”

— Jane Dickson, Artist

“Whip-smart, incredibly thorough, and a consummate professional, maya is a fount of contemporary art knowledge who makes the complex process of building a private art collection as easy as sending an e-mail.  Simply put, she's exceptional at what she does.”

— Jason + Tamara Lynch, Private Collectors

“Maya helped us get our bearings at a very important time in planning for our father’s legacy.”

— Sacha Bowling, Trustee Frank Bowling Studio

“Maya’s social media game is fire, or should I say water? She made it an art form, a venue for gorgeous heartfelt, deep and well-researched short form illustrated essay. I am, we at Works on Water are, are so grateful and impressed. I think for me your awareness and firm but subtle approach to intertwined issues of race, class and nuanced environmental justice are especially wonderful. I am grateful for your careful research and writing.”  

— Clarinda Mac Low, Director Culture Push, Core Member Works on Water

“Maya is my right hand and my left! Confidant, friend and co-conspirator”

— Papo Colo, Artist, Co-Founder of Exit Art + Pangea Art Republic