# TurningArt

> TurningArt is a Boston-based art advisory company that delivers turnkey art programs to businesses, healthcare systems, hospitality venues, and real estate developments. Through a catalog of tens of thousands of works sourced from thousands of independent artists, plus online selection and voting tools, TurningArt lets organizations lease and rotate, purchase, or commission original art - handling curation, production, installation, and ongoing management so clients can refresh their walls without managing the logistics themselves.

- **Founded:** 2009
- **Headquarters:** Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founders:** Fouad ElNaggar (Co-founder (former CEO); previously SVP at CBS Interactive and VC at Redpoint Ventures), Jason Gracilieri (Co-founder), Jason Pavel (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~56 employees; network of 4,000+ independent artists
- **Products:** Lease & Rotation, Purchase & Commission, Hybrid Programs, Online Selection & Voting Tools, Art Advisory & Program Management
- **Notable:** Built a proprietary catalog of 50,000+ artworks from thousands of independent artists, Grew its artist network to 4,000+ contemporary artists nationwide, Reports 98% of clients would recommend TurningArt and 90% of rotating clients renew annually

## Products & services

- **Lease & Rotation** — A flexible 'artwork as a service' program in which curated collections are installed and refreshed at a client-chosen frequency, keeping walls dynamic without a permanent purchase.
- **Purchase & Commission** — Permanent acquisitions or bespoke commissions - including murals and site-specific installations - sourced from TurningArt's artist network.
- **Hybrid Programs** — A blend of owned pieces in key areas and rotating artwork elsewhere, tailored to budget and space.
- **Online Selection & Voting Tools** — A digital gallery platform plus custom voting software that lets client teams browse the catalog and weigh in on artwork before installation.
- **Art Advisory & Program Management** — Dedicated Art Advisors handle consultation, curation, professional installation, rotation scheduling, and ongoing management end to end.
- **Artist Representation** — A platform for independent artists to reach commercial and institutional buyers and earn income through leasing, sales, and commissions.

## Achievements

- Built a proprietary catalog of 50,000+ artworks from thousands of independent artists
- Grew its artist network to 4,000+ contemporary artists nationwide
- Reports 98% of clients would recommend TurningArt and 90% of rotating clients renew annually
- Sustained operations for 15+ years since its 2009 founding
- Acquired H. Marion Art Consulting in 2026 to expand its national platform

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — TurningArt acquired H. Marion Art Consulting, a Chicago-area art consulting firm, to expand its national art platform and deepen healthcare and commercial design capabilities.
- **2026-05** — Company describes its network as 4,000+ independent artists delivering end-to-end curation, production, installation, and program management.

## Links

- Website: https://turningart.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/turningart
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/turningart
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/turningart
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/TurningArt

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Last updated: 2026-07-17