Mentoring, Coaching, Teaching, Jury

Passing on experience to private individuals, companies and students

I am keen to pass on knowledge from my many years of experience in the Swiss and international art world.

Mentoring for private individuals

I offer 1:1 mentoring for private art enthusiasts who would like to learn more about the art market, addressing individual needs and passing on my knowledge. I also offer support and advice for people who want to financially support artists or art projects.

Coaching for companies

I advise companies on the strategic direction of their art activities, on building up or professionalizing their corporate collections and on the selection of artists for commissions and awards. I also offer lectures on specific topics of the art market to employees interested in art.

Mentoring for artists 

Advice and mentoring for artists in the areas of sales, presentation, communication and cooperation with galleries. On behalf of Pro Helvetia Shanghai, I acted as a coach for a Chinese artist who was doing a residency in Switzerland.

Lessons for students

Since 2022, I have taught art and photography students at the Zurich F+F School of Art and Design, covering the art market. The course addresses the basics, networks, galleries, auctions, collections, and case studies. I also cover portfolio management, pricing, administration, and practical organizational tips. I also give lectures in the Bachelor's and Master's programs in Art and Art Education at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU).

Participation in juries

As a jury member for competitions, art and architecture projects and award ceremonies, I support the public sector and companies in the selection of artists or artworks for exhibitions, project realizations or acquisitions.

2023, for example, I served as a jury member for the annual «zentral!» exhibition at the Lucerne Art Museum. For this exhibition, 29 artists from Central Switzerland were selected from 210 submissions to present a work of art in the group exhibition. A cash prize and an exhibition prize were also awarded.