Richan Art is a public art advisory firm specializing in the planning, commissioning, and delivery of impactful artworks in the built environment.
Founded by Emma Landis during her doctoral studies in Art History and Visual Studies at the University of Victoria, Richan Art began with a focus on private collections and acquisitions. Today, the firm is best known for its leadership in managing major public art commissions for some of Canada’s largest real estate developers.
Our core expertise lies in navigating the complex, multi-stakeholder process that public art requires, aligning the vision of the artist with the goals of the developer, the expectations of the city, and the needs of the community. Richan Art supports projects from concept through completion, managing budgets, schedules, contractors, and city approvals with precision and care.
We provide end-to-end advisory services, including artist selection and contract negotiation, intellectual property and insurance coordination, community consultation, fabrication oversight, and long-term conservation planning.
At its heart, Richan Art is committed to thoughtful, ambitious art stewardship, creating landmark works that elevate public space, foster cultural dialogue, and stand the test of time.