For Artists:
With 25 years of curatorial experience — including studio visits and national portfolio reviews — I’m here to help you develop your projects and grow your career. I’m also an artist, so you know I get it.
How I support artists:
- Coaching & Career Strategy: Guidance on setting goals, developing work, finding opportunities, building your network, and choosing the right shows and calls
- Writing & Editing: Artist statements, resumes/CVs, grant applications, cover letters, and narratives — written with clarity and intention
- Portfolio Reviews & Studio Visits: Thoughtful, honest feedback on your work
- Portfolio Development: Help selecting and refining works for applications, websites, submissions, and reviews
- Portfolio Review Prep: Coaching for both visual and written materials — tailored to the reviewers and setting.
- Job & Tenure Applications: Help with writing, editing, and organizing application materials — from cover letters to image lists
- Residency & Grant Research: I’ll help you find the right opportunities, organize deadlines, and put together a strong, cohesive application
Contact me for my rates and to begin working together or for an initial 20-minute free consultation.
Email: francinewashe[at]gmail.com
For Collectors:
With 25 years of experience working with museum objects, collections, collectors, and galleries, I provide expert advice on artwork acquisitions and can help you organize and document your collection. Having served as a museum collection manager and curatorial department head, I’ve overseen collections ranging from 3,000 to over 6,000 objects.
How I support collectors:
- Advise on artwork acquisitions and purchases
- Photograph and document artworks professionally
- Develop and maintain collection databases, including recommending and implementing collection management software tailored to your needs
- Research artists and their work thoroughly
- Write detailed reports, artist profiles, and exhibition proposals
- Develop and maintain collection databases
- Coordinate appraisals and valuations
- Organize shipping and handling logistics
- Prepare loan agreements and condition reports
- Conduct comprehensive collection inventories
Interested? Contact me at: francinewashe[at]gmail.com
For Museums, Arts & Cultural Organizations:
With 25 years of experience across museums and arts organizations of various sizes, I bring expertise in curating, advancement, strategic planning, and collections management. I have managed department budgets, identified revenue opportunities, and contributed to institutional budgeting. As the Director of Curatorial Affairs at Newport Art Museum for eight years, I reimagined the institution by launching a new exhibitions and publications program, reshaping its mission, significantly increasing attendance, and advancing DEAI initiatives.
Ways I can help your organization:
- Collections management advice: care, documentation, and best practices
- Grant research and proposal writing
- Guest curation and exhibition development
- Innovative program and exhibition ideas
- Research and writing about collections
- Strategic planning and organizational evaluation
- Support for learning and community engagement
- Revenue generation strategies
- Review of key documents for best practices and accreditation, including collection development plans, management policies, diversity statements, narratives, and deeds of gift
- Website feedback and improvement recommendations
- Developing a podcast that promotes your work and mission
Contact me at francinewashe[at]gmail.com