Sugarlift started with a simple question: how can we contribute to creating better art, putting it into the world, and supporting the artists who make it?
From this single concept, Sugarlift has grown from a small gallery in Brooklyn to a platform connecting the most talented artists with collectors and client opportunities across the world.
Sugarlift was founded in 2014 by Wright Harvey. Ever since he was a kid, Wright dreamed of being an artist. In college, while studying painting and printmaking, he told his future wife, Calvine, that one day he would build his version of Andy Warhol's Factory, where artists could push the limits of their creativity and create new ideas that make the world more interesting and richer as a result.
There are several beliefs that are fundamental to Sugarlift, some of which we have believed from the beginning and some of which we have learned from experience.
We put artists first
The purpose of our gallery is to nurture the development of the artist community. We are always in service of this idea. We believe in building one relationship at a time to understand the goals and needs of each artist, to see how we can form a truly symbiotic relationship. Our goal is to help you realize your potential creatively and in your career growth.
We believe in the independent artist
The world has changed. Gone are the days when artists needed an exclusive gallery relationship in order to sell their work or grow in their career. Today, artists have more responsibility for developing their own brand and have the ability to communicate directly to certain audiences.
We believe that galleries and in-person exhibitions are still very important
Actually essential. We believe that in this new world, the independent artist should have several relationships with galleries, curators, and advisors, and also sell directly from their studios. Maximizing each artist's opportunities should be a shared goal for all of us.
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to build a presence in this art world. We hope that our perspective can offer a fresh, new, uplifting take, especially for those who feel jaded or cynical about some of the art world's shortcomings.
We hope that you will join our efforts, dream big, and find your own way to contribute to building a more successful, vibrant art world.
Sincerely,
Wright Harvey