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Sydney Level 1/97 Rose St, Chippendale NSW 2008Melbourne Suite 60, 574 Plummer St, Port Melbourne VIC 32071300 776 042info@artpharmacy.com.au

Art Consultancy & Placemaking Strategy

We Curate Cultural Visions That Transform Australian Spaces.

Full-service art advisory, public realm curation, and creative activations connecting developers, institutions, and corporate leaders with Australia's most compelling artists.

  • Verified B-Corp
  • NSW & VIC Government Approved Supplier
  • Over $3.39M Invested in Australian Artists
A large digital artwork of pink flowers on a screen in the Victoria Cross Metro Station concourse, with commuters walking past
Urban Oasis, Victoria Cross Metro StationDigital Art Installation at Victoria Cross Metro Station for Lendlease by Sugar Glider Digital & Art Pharmacy.
  • Deloitte
  • Lendlease
  • Mirvac
  • Dexus
  • CBRE
  • Goodman
  • Charter Hall
  • City of Newcastle
  • Tiffany & Co.
  • TAHE NSW
  • Museum of Contemporary Art
  • QIC
  • GPT Group

How We Work

From Cultural Vision to Physical Reality. We Manage Every Detail.

Art Pharmacy bridges the gap between the creative community and the corporate, civic, and property worlds. We provide complete end-to-end management across concept curation, council policy navigation, artist commissioning, technical engineering, fabrication, and final installation.

  1. Site-Specific Curation

    We design art strategies rooted in local identity, First Nations heritage, and architectural context—never generic off-the-shelf placements.

  2. Regulatory & Policy Mastery

    Experienced in navigating complex council public art policies, Section 7.11 developer contributions, and master plan requirements.

  3. Equitable & Ethical Impact

    As a certified B-Corp, every project ensures artists are fairly remunerated, documented, and empowered to create career-defining work.

Our Expertise

Bespoke Art Consulting Across Every Medium and Scale

Whether shaping a 20-year master plan or curating an iconic office lobby collection, our advisory services deliver distinct cultural value.

  1. Large murals of native birds and flowering bottlebrush painted across a two-storey building in Windsor
    ProjectHawkesbury City Council & Windsor Public Art Master Plan

    Art Strategy & Master Planning

    Comprehensive creative visioning and actionable cultural master plans for property developers, precinct builders, and government bodies.

    Key deliverables
    Council Art Plans, Precinct Curatorial Frameworks, Artist Briefing Documents.
    Learn more about Art Strategy & Master Planning
  2. Evening render of the Rosebery Engine Yards brick warehouse with people gathering under its entrance canopy
    ProjectGoodman Commercial Multi-Use Developments, Inner West Sydney

    Placemaking Strategy

    Transforming commercial assets, civic parks, and waterfronts into thriving social destinations through culturally activated storytelling.

    Key deliverables
    Community Engagement, Creative Activation Calendars, Identity Frameworks.
    Learn more about Placemaking Strategy
  3. Bronte Naylor's public artwork at South Newcastle Beach
    ProjectSouth Newcastle Beach Public Art for City of Newcastle Council (Artist: Bronte Naylor)

    Public Art & Architectural Murals

    End-to-end commissioning of landmark outdoor sculptures, architectural facade murals, and interactive civic installations that build community pride.

    Key deliverables
    Artist Longlisting, Structural Engineering Oversight, Fabrication & Crane Logistics.
    Learn more about Public Art & Architectural Murals
  4. A bright inflatable heart sculpture by Goldberg Aberline Studio in the 477 Pitt St lobby for CBRE
    ProjectWaterfront Whale Tales Sculpture Trail, Sydney Western Harbour

    Creative Activations & Exhibitions

    Dynamic temporary and permanent activations for retail precincts, public transit, and commercial lobbies that drive foot traffic and emotional engagement.

    Key deliverables
    Pop-Up Galleries, Sculpture Trails, Live Art Events, NAIDOC Celebrations.
    Learn more about Creative Activations & Exhibitions
  5. Digital artwork of pink flowers on a wide LED screen at Victoria Cross Metro Station
    ProjectLendlease Victoria Cross Metro Station Urban Oasis Screens

    Digital Art & Immersive Motion Media

    Curating high-definition motion art, 3D graphics, generative code, and video installations for large-scale LED screens, projection mapping, and transit hubs.

    Powered by
    Sugar Glider Digital (Art Pharmacy's dedicated digital art sister agency)
    Learn more about Digital Art & Immersive Motion Media
  6. Artworks from the Deloitte collection at Quay Quarter Tower, Sydney
    ProjectDeloitte Quay Quarter Tower Collection (Sydney) & Deloitte Melbourne Offices

    Corporate Art Collections

    Curating bespoke, museum-quality workplace art collections that embody company values, boost employee wellbeing, and reinforce ESG commitments.

    Key deliverables
    Collection Curation, Artwork Acquisition, Framing, Lighting Strategy & Cataloguing.
    Learn more about Corporate Art Collections

Measurable Social Impact

Supporting Artists. Enlivening Communities. Creating Lasting Cultural Value.

Creative vision means more to us than just filling walls with art. As Australia's first Arts & Culture Certified B-Corporation, we track and report every dollar that goes back into the hands of working artists.

  • $3,396,228.21

    Paid directly in artist & creative fees to Australian practitioners since 2020.

  • 335+

    Local emerging and established artists commissioned for major public & private works.

  • 1,176

    Diverse artists proposed to clients across corporate, civic, and property sectors.

  • 100%

    Commitment to inclusive representation, ethical contracts, and sustainable procurement.

Founder Emilya Colliver

In my twenty years in the arts, my mission has always been clear: to demystify the commissioning process and prove that profound, world-class art belongs in everyday Australian life—from corporate workplaces to community streets.

Black and white portrait of Emilya Colliver smiling
Emilya ColliverEmilya Colliver, Founder & Executive Director of Art Pharmacy and Sugar Glider Digital.

Publications & Resources

Essential Handbooks for Clients, Patrons, and Cultural Leaders

  • The Art Project by Emilya Colliver shown on a tablet

    Emilya Colliver

    The Art Project (Handbook & eBook)

    The Comprehensive Guide to Public Art Commissioning, Master Planning & Art Strategy.

    A practical handbook covering artist briefs, budgets, contracts, council policies, and installation logistics for private businesses, councils, and property developers.

    Available as Hardcover Print Book and Digital EPUB eBook.

    Order The Book
  • The Conscious Leader Wisdom Deck box on a shelf beside an orange vase

    Emilya Colliver

    The Conscious Leader Wisdom Deck

    A Modern Wisdom Deck for Creative Leaders & Change-Makers.

    Inspired by the chakra system to help visionary leaders align energy, intention, and conscious action in building brands, teams, and spaces.

    Explore the Deck

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. In particular, we pay our respects to the elders of the Gadigal and Cammeraygal people of the Eora Nation in Sydney, and to the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation in Melbourne. We celebrate the unbroken connection of First Nations artists and communities to Country, culture, and storytelling across Australia.

Ready to Realise an Ambitious Creative Vision?

Whether you are commissioning a landmark public sculpture, seeking a council-compliant art strategy for a master development, or transforming your corporate headquarters, our team is ready to guide your project from concept to delivery.

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