ABOUT
values
We believe the transformation our world so desperately needs can only come from deep cultural shifts sparked by visionary artists who make fundamental change irresistible!
vision
We envision a world where ambitious artists have the freedom to commit themselves to their ideas and their craft without compromise, allowing the full extent of their vision to be realized and valued.
mission
Our mission is to be an ally to visionary artists by dedicating the time and care necessary to both understand and share in their vision, becoming a partner in its ultimate creation.
Casey Can, LLC is a full service artist support agency founded by writer, curator, and administrative specialist, Casey Curry. At Casey Can, we leverage a curatorial perspective and creative administration to help mid-career visual artists make powerful and lasting cultural contributions. Our full service artist support retainer is designed to help artists land more aligned opportunities and leverage those opportunities to build momentum and grow closer to their goals. We start by building a foundation of trust and understanding with each artist we collaborate with in order to more powerfully positioning their work in everything we do. Our goal is to provide our clients with the freedom to commit themselves to their ideas and their craft without compromise, allowing the full extent of their vision to be realized and valued.
MEET THE TEAM
CASEY
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Casey is a writer, curator, and collaboration expert who has been working with artists and arts institutions for over a decade. She holds degrees in English, Art History, and Nonprofit management, and has a wealth of experience managing exhibitions and building professional development opportunities for artists. She is passionate about finding the most aligned and authentic ways for artists to leverage their unique creative vision to make a real and lasting cultural impact.
PRESLEY
projects & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Presley is an arts and communications specialist. Having built her career purposefully at the intersection of multiple arts and culture-centered realms, she brings a unique and experienced perspective to all projects. Aside from her work with Casey Can, Presley serves as Comm. Coordinator for Harvard University’s Dept. of Anthropology, and Board Clerk & Director of ShowUp Inc. in Boston's SoWa District. She previously served as Marketing Manager and Asst. Curator of Beacon Gallery, as well as Digital Editor and Comm. Relations Specialist for the Boston Art Review. With a background in mental healthcare and philosophy, she understands deeply the importance of infusing personal care into our work with each and every client.
Eileen
proposal writer
Eileen is an arts writer and editor with a decade of experience helping visual artists articulate their ideas. She holds an M.A. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, and has written about arts and culture for The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Village Voice, and The Paris Review. She lives, writes, and makes art in Los Angeles, California.
john
proposal writer
John is a New York City-based arts writer and curator. He has an MA in artist’s film and video from The University of Warwick, UK, and has worked in both the for-profit and non-profit art sectors for over three decades. He has taught at art colleges in Australia, the UK, and the US, and has extensive experience in writing grant applications, press releases, and artist biographies.
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Art Partners & Affiliations
We are proud to have worked with and learned from some of the best in the business. The institutions below include clients, former employers, and as well as friends and supporters who have given us opportunities to collaborate on mission driven projects that powerfully position them in important cultural conversations.
RECENT TESTIMONIALS
HOLLY WONG
If you really want to take your art career to the next level, Casey and her team of professionals are the folks you need!
My expectations have been exceeded on every level.
Thanks Casey, Presley and John for all you do for artists. You have made a huge difference in my studio practice and career.
ANN TARANTINO
Casey is friendly, accessible, smart, and knowledgeable. She is an excellent writer who can put her finger on the pulse of your work and help articulate its context.
This has been enormously helpful for all facets of my studio practice.
I was not expecting how great the grants and letters would be.
CONNIE NOYES
If you’re considering working with
Casey Can, I’d say they have been invaluable in helping me streamline and strengthen my practice.
The level of organization and support around proposal writing and social media has gone beyond my expectations...
SUSAN CHEN
I LOVE CASEY CAN!
Our collaboration made all the chaos so much calmer, and it was nice to have the extra support and confidence, and know that Casey always has your back in the studio...
I feel lucky that
Casey Can exists for artists!