Art by Alex Maceda

ART SOURCING made SIMPLE

Most interior designers don't have time to vet emerging artists, coordinate commissions, or educate clients on why a piece works. That's where we come in.

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Abstract geometric artwork featuring overlapping shapes and lines in shades of coral, teal, purple, cream, black, dark green, and red.

THIS IS LOTA.

Art by Mary Lai

LOTA is a collaborative art advisory and curatorial studio specializing in working with interior designers. We handle artist vetting, client education, and installation coordination, so you can focus on design.

Think of us as an extension of your team for the art layer. We source emerging artists across painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and photography — work that's distinctive, well-priced, and won't show up in every other project.

WHY partner with LOTA?

Watercolor painting of a round, pale pink flower with ruffled petals, surrounded by dark green leaves with jagged edges and small branch-like extensions.

Art by Kate Roebuck

Art is often the last piece of a project and the hardest to get right. We make art sourcing fast, transparent, and seamless so you can deliver a complete vision without becoming the art expert.

CURATED ARTIST ACCESS

Vetted emerging artists across painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and photography — without the gallery markup or gatekeeping.

TRANSPARENT PRICING + FLEXIBLE BILLING

No mystery markups, no vague fees. We can invoice you directly or bill your client, whatever fits your project workflow. Pricing is the same either way, and you'll know exactly what you're paying.

CLIENT EDUCATION BUILT-IN

We explain the work to your clients (materials, artist background, why it works in the space) so you don't have to become the expert.

FAST TURNAROUNDS + CLEAR TIMELINES

We understand project deadlines. Shortlists within 48 hours, commission timelines communicated upfront, and installation coordinated on your schedule.

Vanessa Valero, Textile Art (Handtufted Yarn)

Art by Vanessa Valero

THE process

INTRO CALL

Share your project scope, client brief, and timeline. We'll align on budget, aesthetic direction, and any logistical constraints.

DISCOVERY

You share floor plans, design boards, and client mood. We clarify scale, color palette, and how art should function in the space.

CURATION

We develop custom shortlists (or full moodboards) with sizing, framing, and placement recommendations. You present to the client, or we join the call.

INSTALL

We handle artist coordination, purchase, framing, delivery, and installation or hand off to your preferred installer. You stay in the loop, stress-free.

ARTISTS we LOVE

Collage of ten artworks including paintings, jewelry, and drawings, with diverse styles and subjects such as an animal, abstract forms, and portraits.

Every project gets a bespoke shortlist tailored to your client's aesthetic and budget. From painters reimagining heritage to textile artists shaping contemporary craft, these are the voices we're excited to introduce to your projects.