Professional Services

Public Art Opportunities

Current Exhibitions

1945 Broadway, Oakland Photo by Bob Jew

Are you looking for an engaging way to display artwork in a corporate setting? Do you need an exhibit expert to mount a show? Does the idea of organizing your company’s archives seem daunting? The Oakland Museum of California Professional Services division can help you find innovative solutions by providing community access to our resources and expertise.

As a progressive arm of the institution, P.S. creatively fulfills the needs of the community while enabling the Museum to share its resources and expertise beyond its physical perimeters. P.S. is committed to providing greater public access to our Museum throughout the City of Oakland, the Bay Area and beyond.

We offer the following services to meet the needs of the community:

• Museum consulting expertise
• Exhibition planning, design and management
• Fine Art Program development and administration
• Archival exhibit fabrication and installation
• Curatorial and research expertise
• Site renovation and development consulting
• Graphic design
• Airport exhibit management, production and consulting services
• Development and management of traveling exhibitions
• Partnership benefit package
  

OMCA Sculpture Court, 1111 Broadway Photo by Bob Jew

Fine Art Programs
As part of its comprehensive service offering, P.S. produces contemporary art exhibitions for corporate, real estate and business professionals as well as non-profit organizations and institutions.

Our distinctive approach in developing art programs cultivates a fertile environment in which audiences outside the walls of the Museum can interact with the arts on a daily basis. We understand that many visitors to the exhibit space may not be art connoisseurs. As such, it is critical to provide interpretation, whether from a curatorial perspective or in an artist’s own words.

P.S. enlists the help of Museum curators and industry experts to curate thematic exhibitions with educational content. This context generates excitement and fosters a deeper understanding of the arts among diverse audiences.

Each P.S. fine art exhibition incorporates the following tools to engage and educate viewers:

• Curatorial content and interpretation
• Educational signage & interpretive labels
• Collateral exhibition materials
• Announcement cards featuring the exhibition
• Public relations opportunities

Exhibition Development
With the years of experience that the Museum has in the field of exhibition research, design and fabrication, P.S. has at its fingertips diverse talent and expert capabilities. P.S. provides access to these resources through the development of innovative exhibition programs in a wide array of public spaces.

Whether establishing a long-term exhibition series, producing a traveling show or providing consultation in space re-development, P.S. excels at creating adaptable environments in which to display engaging and relevant exhibition programs.

We produce and implement a variety of projects ranging from initial concept development to final installation and exhibit maintenance. As the only museum-affiliated resource in this region, the quality of the exhibit design experience we offer cannot be matched.

P.S. offers the following expert services to meet the needs of our partners:

• Exhibit planning, design and fabrication
• Curatorial research and interpretation
• Content and programming development
• Archival object installation
• Project cost estimation and budget analysis
• Site development consultation for exhibit venues
• Image research and acquisition
• Staffing and volunteer consultation and training

Oakland Airport, Photo by Michael Temperio

Partnership Benefits
P.S. presents collaborative opportunities for corporations, organizations and institutions to build significant and lasting ties with the Museum and the community. To accomplish this goal, we offer a comprehensive benefit package, designed to encourage frequent access to the Museum while rewarding our partners for their participation.

Among the exciting benefits available:

• Honorary Donor Forum membership
• Museum membership discounts
• Facility rental discounts
• Guest admission passes
• Museum exhibition tours and receptions
• Updates on museum programs and exhibitions
• Museum store discount
• Receptions and workshops at exhibit space

For further information about Professional Services, please call 510.238.6836 or email ps@museumca.org