Emily McElwreath brings over eighteen years of experience as an adviser, independent curator, art educator, and brand consultant. She is the founder of McElwreath Art Advisory and serves as the host and CEO of The Art Career Podcast. Throughout her career, Emily has curated and organized programs, lectures, and panels featuring renowned artists at universities and leading NYC venues, including lecturing at Sotheby’s Education. She has worked on major exhibitions with artists such as Andy Warhol, Julian Schnabel, and Nate Lowman at The Brant Foundation and has lectured at prestigious institutions such as The Whitney and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Recently, Emily has curated several exhibitions with prominent emerging artists, and she remains dedicated to building relationships between artists, collectors, and the broader art community. Currently, Emily is preparing to curate an exhibition at Ucross Foundation, opening on Founders Day 2025. She is also a participant in Pratt>Forward, a program led by Mickalene Thomas and Jane South, which supports and mentors emerging artists. Additionally, Emily is developing “Navigating the Art World: A Practical Guide for Artists”, a comprehensive guide designed to equip artists with the tools to successfully navigate their careers.

McElwreath Art Advisory is a full-service firm that provides guidance and assistance to art collectors through a comprehensive list of services. Whether the goal is to acquire a single work, build a collection or add to an existing one we do so through an educated exploration of the art market.  We are uniquely positioned to invigorate the advisory market with a new approach to arts patronage and love to work with individuals and corporations who appreciate being a part of the cultural conversation. Our mission is to promote the work of living artists through interdisciplinary collaboration, institutional partnerships, and most importantly, acquisitions.