Too often, artwork for the office is an afterthought. This is unfortunate when one considers the impact art can have on the office. Not only is it a place where many spend the bulk of their day, it is also a place visited by clients of the firm. With that in mind, it is important that the office is a stimulating environment, while also conveying a desired message to clients and other visitors.

More importantly still, there is much evidence that art in the office enhances job performance, communication, morale, and overall job satisfaction. It has also been shown to improve staff retention and influence employee recruitment. Considering the money and effort companies devote to employee recruitment, training, and retention, it seems a small price to pay to put art on display.

This is well understood by Fortune 500 companies, roughly half of which have established corporate art collections. One example is Progressive Corporation, which is widely thought to have a top corporate collection in the United States. Peter B. Lewis, former CEO and current Chairman of Progressive has been quoted as saying, “Art inspires. Inspiration begets invention. Invention creates change, and change ignites progress… This is not mere food for thought. This is fuel for fire.” While it is true that Progressive and similarly large corporations have the wherewithal to build extensive collections, it does not mean thoughtful and challenging collections are out of reach of smaller companies - and even startups. A company does not need to arm a curator or private art advisor with tens, or even hundreds of thousands, of dollars to put together a comprehensive collection – a good thing in a period of declining profits and shrinking budgets. ArtStar offers companies the ability to put together a complete contemporary art collection on a more limited budget. In addition to being affordable, the entire process of procuring a collection – from selecting art to actually hanging it on the wall – is simplified. All of ArtStar’s works are easily viewed on our website, and can be paired with one of our four custom framing options for a streamlined aesthetic. From there, the framed works arrive at your office – with hangar and nail – ready for the wall.