Dorothy Liebes, Window Blind Sample, 1950. Cotton, wool, silk, rayon, sisal, metal strip encased in synthetic film, and PVC strips, plain weave. 5 5/8 × 8 7/8 inches. Art Institute of Chicago.
Collection Development
If you’re looking to grow your collection, Erica can assess and evaluate your holdings and find opportunities for growth, including recommendations regarding works that will complement and add nuance to those you already love. Also, if you want to build a collection from the ground up, Erica can provide a framework for getting started!
Conversations/Lectures/Public Programs
Erica has participated in dozens of different public programs and panels, and has lectured on a variety of topics (including Andean textiles, Arts and Crafts embroidery, Scandinavian decorative arts, Bauhaus design, and contemporary artists with textile-based practices) to audiences with diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise. Her presentation style is accessible, warm, and engaging!
Collection management and Research
Keeping careful records of your collection provides peace of mind and adds value, and researching objects is at the core of what Erica does! She can help you learn more about works in your collection, including details about their provenance, the context of their facture, and their historical significance. She also can catalogue your collection, facilitate storage solutions, coordinate conservation treatments, oversee loans, and even build a website to showcase your works.
Disposition
Erica has extensive experience deaccessioning artworks and can facilitate and manage the process of finding a good home for a collection or a work that no longer suits you.