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Art Scout has been described as the matchmaker for the arts, our consultants pride themselves on finding the perfect artists to fit her clients needs. Armed with a strong and varied portfolio Art Scout is available for on-site consultation, where a consultant will be able to take into consideration the space, lighting, and style of your surroundings. This will allow us to better help you find a piece you can feel passionate about.
"I have always been thrilled by the opportunity to fill a blank wall with the perfect piece of art." - Bridget Larrabee Art Scout was founded in 2009 by Bridget Larrabee She is an advocate for artists, consultant to art buyers and leasers, curator, and a go to for film crews and art lovers alike. Art Consulting for the Emmy award winning show Portlandia now gives her the chance to showcase local talent and use her creative problem solving skills to imagine what Fred and Carrie's characters would have on their walls. |
Portlandia + Art Scout
Portlandia and Art Scout have been working together since 2012. Many people have ask me how I got involved it was as simple as sending an email at the right time. Back in 2012 I read that Portlandia was in search of local artists to participate in the show. I sent them an email saying that I worked with a lot of local artists and that if they ever needed anything specific for the show they should let me know. A couple hours later I received a call from Production Designer Tyler Robinson. They had come across a challenging art related episode and wanted to meet up to discuss how I might be able to help. After signing a disclosure form they told me all about the ridiculous sketch, "Good Walls Bad Art" where they basically poked fun at my profession. I loved the idea and I had some creative solutions to offer.
The question that the Art Department had: how do we get tons of bad art and not insult anyone. So I put together a task force of talented artists mixed with a few friends who like myself had little to no artists talents. The list included Anna Magruder, Shawn Demarest, Andrew Ferguson, Rebecca Shapario, Jolie Guillebeau, Jenn Feeney, Nicole Daughters and Erica Lee Sears. Portlandia supplied us with warehouse space, canvases, paints, beers and pizza. We had a fun day of making the "Bad Art".
After shooting the sketch I persuaded Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, and guest star Sean Hayes to autograph the back of a few of these paintings that where then donated to a few organizations around town for fund raising.
During season 5 they found themselves looking for an Art Consultant they called me up after I had proving my creative problem solving skills and my ability to work in the face paced film industry we started a partnership that is still going strong.
I enjoy working with the Portlandia team and not only have I worked with local artists of all skills, ages and mediums to catalog art for the show I have also worked on a few really great projects. In Season 2 I work with talented photographer Andrew Ferguson on a photo scavenger hunt all around Portland and took photos that are still used on the show today. My favorite project by far was staging a photo shoot of a punk rock BBQ with the amazing photographer Ben Carlson and our punk rock model. We spent the day stealing a shopping cart to turn into a grill, spray painting tires and turning other objects into grills including a bike wheel, a wagon and a couple lawn chairs.
I find it very rewarding to work in such a creative fast paced business and I look forward to where it may lead me.
The question that the Art Department had: how do we get tons of bad art and not insult anyone. So I put together a task force of talented artists mixed with a few friends who like myself had little to no artists talents. The list included Anna Magruder, Shawn Demarest, Andrew Ferguson, Rebecca Shapario, Jolie Guillebeau, Jenn Feeney, Nicole Daughters and Erica Lee Sears. Portlandia supplied us with warehouse space, canvases, paints, beers and pizza. We had a fun day of making the "Bad Art".
After shooting the sketch I persuaded Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, and guest star Sean Hayes to autograph the back of a few of these paintings that where then donated to a few organizations around town for fund raising.
During season 5 they found themselves looking for an Art Consultant they called me up after I had proving my creative problem solving skills and my ability to work in the face paced film industry we started a partnership that is still going strong.
I enjoy working with the Portlandia team and not only have I worked with local artists of all skills, ages and mediums to catalog art for the show I have also worked on a few really great projects. In Season 2 I work with talented photographer Andrew Ferguson on a photo scavenger hunt all around Portland and took photos that are still used on the show today. My favorite project by far was staging a photo shoot of a punk rock BBQ with the amazing photographer Ben Carlson and our punk rock model. We spent the day stealing a shopping cart to turn into a grill, spray painting tires and turning other objects into grills including a bike wheel, a wagon and a couple lawn chairs.
I find it very rewarding to work in such a creative fast paced business and I look forward to where it may lead me.
Clarity Innovations Gets A Few Art Renovations
After moving into larger office space within the Central Eastside Industrial District to accommodate its growing team, Clarity Innovations found itself in need of art that identified with their vision and values while also maintained its commitment to sustainability within the local community. Finding a balance between creative expression and professional decor for visiting clients was the challenge. Through a series of consultations, Art Scout found a mix of art that exceeded their expectations. Art Scout aided with the purchase of six pieces for their permanent collection, plus one rotating art piece on lease for their lobby.
"What made the process so easy was Bridget's ability to work with folks like me that don't 'speak' art well," recalls Thor Prichard, President & CEO of Clarity Innovations. "Art Scout is the perfect partner for any business looking to upgrade their office environment with high-quality locally sourced art."
Art from the heart + ART SCOUT
Creative Imagination Collaboration
For years I have been working to support Art from the Heart a gallery and studio space that gives adults with disabilities an environment that fosters their creative growth, build positive relationships within our community, and promote an awareness of the cultural contributions from people of all abilities. In 2013 I came up with a wonderful idea that would become an amazing adventure, an opportunity to involve Art Scout artists and the artists at Art from the Heart in a creative collaboration.
Creative Imagination Collaboration is a community art project that pairs adult artists with developmental disabilities and professional artists in the community to complete one body of work. The result being 12 unique pieces of art that are both uninhibited and tamed, polished and raw. The work was inspired and original. We raised a lot of money and awareness.
Creative Imagination Collaboration is a community art project that pairs adult artists with developmental disabilities and professional artists in the community to complete one body of work. The result being 12 unique pieces of art that are both uninhibited and tamed, polished and raw. The work was inspired and original. We raised a lot of money and awareness.
A beautiful Alberta Art District home gets an Art Scout makeover
Downtown Artistry
2010 and 2011 Art Scout was chosen by the City of Portland to host a Pop Up Shop in Downtown over the Holidays, Downtown Artistry. In a very short time Bridget organized a roster of some of her most favorite artists and with help from volunteers opened up a temporary gallery full of high quality art at affordable prices and lots of art focused events. Downtown Artistry was such a success that she was asked to come for another year. 2011 season was a huge success with 300% more in sales and a huge increase in artists participation.
"Bridget, your efforts to activate the space and your overwhelming positive energy and attitude during this project have been amazing! We could not have asked for a better project partner in this experiment."
Lisa Frisch Downtown Retail Development Manager
Art Consulting
As the Art Consultant for The Quimby Apartments in Bend Bridget Larrabee worked with the staff at Northwest Housing Alternative to outfit the property with original and limited edition art works from Local artists.
Studio 2507 + ART SCOUT
Over the last few years Bridget Larrabee has developed a network of artists and art professionals by organizing art events in several venues around Portland Oregon.
2008-2011 Bridget hosted art shows alongside Artist and Gallery owner Annie Meyer at Studio 2507 2507 SE Clinton St in Dec of 2009. Hosting a collection of local artists represented by Art Scout every First Friday Bridget quickly became involved in development of the First Friday Gallery Guide and organized Art By Bike a monthly art gallery bike tour of First Friday Galleries.
2008-2011 Bridget hosted art shows alongside Artist and Gallery owner Annie Meyer at Studio 2507 2507 SE Clinton St in Dec of 2009. Hosting a collection of local artists represented by Art Scout every First Friday Bridget quickly became involved in development of the First Friday Gallery Guide and organized Art By Bike a monthly art gallery bike tour of First Friday Galleries.
Living Room + Art Scout
Bridget was installed art shows at the Living Room Realtors from 2009-2010. Last Thursdays on Alberta where fun and creative, and so were the artists that we presented. Having an opportunity to showcase local artists to the real-estate/ new homeowners in this unique NE neighborhood was fun and lead to many new collaborations and projects.