Christine Koppes is an independent curator, art consultant, writer, and creative producer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works with artists and cultural organizations to develop exhibitions, public art commissions, interdisciplinary projects, and compelling narratives around contemporary art.
Bringing together curatorial vision, strategic guidance, and hands-on production, Christine supports projects from early concept development through fundraising, writing, partnerships, installation, and public presentation.
Christine’s recent work includes founding and curating Outside Lands Artists in Residence, producing Emma Fineman’s interdisciplinary Genesis Project at Grace Cathedral, and curating Live the Moment Light at the Palo Alto Art Center. She also advises artists on grants, proposals, professional strategy, and the development of ambitious new work, and writes exhibition texts that make complex ideas accessible to broad audiences.
For Artists
Strategic career advising + mentorship
Grant writing, proposals, pitch materials
Project development + budgeting
Writing: artist statements, exhibition texts, outreach
Venue outreach & relationship building
Curatorial feedback + exhibition/portfolio planning
For Art Institutions
Independent curatorial projects
Exhibition writing + interpretive strategy
Touring exhibition management
Logistics oversight: budgets, shipping, contracting
Audience experience strategy
Public programming + community partnerships
For Creative Companies
Art consulting + commissioning support
Artist outreach + matchmaking
Experiential / immersive project producing
Interpretive and audience experience design
Cultural strategy for place-making and brand identity