Offshoot Arts is an art consultancy and curatorial service based in the UK. We connect our extensive network of global artists and galleries with forward-thinking clients, curating engaging art strategies via exhibitions, and building lasting art collections through acquisitions. We deliver exceptional and dynamic art collections that enhance the environment and communicate brand values and identity. Supporting the arts positions our clients as progressive and cultured. It cultivates opportunities for community engagement, art education, productivity and wellbeing.

 

We are committed to discovering and nurturing artistic talent to promote its positive value and impact.  We connect with audiences, champion artists and galleries, and create vibrant, accessible creative experiences that challenge and inspire.

 

Founder and director Melissa Digby-Bell has a BA Hons degree in the History of Art from The University of Bristol. Since 2002 she has worked in the contemporary art sector, managing high-profile artist studios (Anish Kapoor and Marc Quinn), working in commercial galleries (White Cube, The Gallery of Everything, Saatchi Gallery) and national and international art fairs (Frieze Masters, London Art Fair, 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair, India Art Fair, Art Stage Singapore, Scope NY & Basel, Context Art Miami). In 2020 Melissa formed art consultancy and curatorial service Offshoot Arts.  Since 2021 Melissa has worked with A Space for Art as Head of Curatorial.