The Invisible Art Market: How Consultants and Advisors Find Artists, with Kara de Lambert

​Many artists focus on galleries and art fairs, but a significant portion of the art market operates behind the scenes—through curators, art consultants, and advisors who connect artists with collectors, corporations, hospitality projects, and private clients.

​In this conversation with art consultant and curator Kara Lynae, we’ll explore how this “invisible” layer of the art world actually works. Drawing on over a decade of experience commissioning hundreds of artists and consulting for collectors and institutions, Kara will share how professionals discover artists, what they look for when selecting work for collections, and how artists can position themselves for these opportunities.

​We’ll also discuss practical steps artists can take to make their work more accessible to consultants and curators—from presentation and pricing to professional materials and relationship-building.

​For artists looking to expand beyond traditional gallery pathways, this talk offers valuable insight into how art actually moves through today’s evolving ecosystem.