Creative Discovery Experiences
Gather a group of friends, family or co-workers and come together in-person or online to connect through your innate creativity.
What?
We help social groups and corporate teams connect to — and through — the arts.
Our interactive team building experiences and workshops are designed to help participants better understand and appreciate the arts while also expanding their own capacity for creative thinking, joy and fulfillment.
Why?
Art is a universal language that brings out great conversation and naturally builds community & camaraderie.
Art encourages people to push their boundaries, discover new perspectives and more deeply understand themselves as well as the world around them.
Art helps us see the beauty & wonder that exists all around us.
How?
Art-full Discovery Walks™
of the LES, TriBeCa, Chelsea or DUMBO
Creative Connection Lessons & Discovery Hunts
at the Met, MOMA, Guggenheim, Whitney or Guggenheim Museums
On-site or Online Workshops:
Connecting To & Through Creativity
Art Appreciation for the Rest of Us
“Alex was fantastic! She tailored the itinerary to exactly what we wanted and made sense for our larger itinerary of the day.
We covered a lot of ground and saw a ton of amazing art!”
Custom-Crafted Art-full Discovery Walks™
Part gallery hop, part historical walking tour and part team building experience, our Art-full Discovery walks are a unique opportunity to take a two-hour deep dive into the art, history and culture of a specific NYC neighborhood, all while bonding with co-workers over a memorable shared experience. They are great for helping your team connect more deeply and learn more about your office’s neighborhood, or as a perk for clients visiting from out of town!
Change, Entrepreneurship & Diversity on the Lower East Side
The Lower East Side is truly one of the most quintessential NYC neighborhoods, with a long and fascinating history of art and entrepreneurship.
Features: stops at 3-4 emerging galleries, a hidden park full of street art, a chance to sample international delicacies.
Culture & Architecture in Chelsea & the Meatpacking
Chelsea has long been the center of the contemporary art scene in NYC, and your team will experience a sampling of the best gallery shows on tap, with a focus on female artists and female-run galleries.
Features: stops at 3-4 blue chip galleries, the HighLine and the booming MePa architectural scene.
Rags to Riches in SoHo & TriBeCa
We will look at the dramatic evolution of these two chic neighborhood and experience some of the best art, food and culture they each have to offer, with a focus on female artists and gallerists.
Features: stops at 3-4 galleries, a hidden park full of architectural gems and optional artist studio visit.
Art, History & Waterfront Views in DUMBO
This walk focuses on DUMBO’s unique non-profit gallery scene, along with an exclusive private studio visit with a local artist.
Features: stops at 3-4 galleries, iconic pictures with the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, the chance to learn about the fascinating history that makes the neighborhood so fascinating.
Creative Connection Lessons & Discovery Hunts
Help your group or team fall in love with and discover the beauty & magic of art museums!
Our Creative Connection Lessons help even those who have never set foot in an art museum find enjoyment in the experience. Rather than a traditional art history lecture or tour, we help attendees connect more deeply to the art by helping the to see it in new ways and use it as a way to relate to themselves and to one another. We explore in small groups in order to have curated conversations that bridge gaps in understanding and make the museum experience more memorable, impactful and personal.
Our Art-full Discovery Hunts can be added on to a Creative Connection Lesson, or be done separately. We encourage participants to bring their own interpretations and reactions to the work for a more customized experience. Groups can separate into teams for some friendly competition or partner up to create their own art inspired by what they experienced. All are customizable and can be held at art museums and institutions anywhere in NYC.
“A wonderful way of learning about the history, street art, art galleries, architecture, food vendors and more in a gem part of manhattan all while walking, talking, eating, listening, looking and feeling so alive in the most dynamic city of the world!”
In-House or Online Workshops
Creative thinking, defined as “the mental processes leading to a new invention, solution, or synthesis in any area,” is identified as one of the most valued and sought-after skills in employees — and yet, most people find it difficult to tap into their natural capacity for creative expression. Our 60-90 minute workshops help participants re-connect to their innate creativity , while also learning how to better understand and experience the arts
Connecting Through Creativity
This interactive workshop is designed to help even the most left brain oriented people tap into and unearth their innate capacity for creative thinking in order to bring their natural ingenuity to the surface, both at work and at home.
Process: Attendees will be led through a series of participatory exercises to help them tap into their unique inner essence— learning how to better trust, express and assert their creative voice.
Outcome: By the end of the workshop, attendees will feel more calm, confident and connected both to themselves and to their coworkers— and better equipped to excel both professionally and personally.
Art Appreciation for the Rest of Us
Did you know that you can enjoy art without ever having taken an art class or studied art history? Art is truly meant to be enjoyed by all, and this workshop will help even those with little to no previous knowledge fall in love with the arts.
Process: Participants will get a quick art history primer along with an intro to the Contemporary art market, learning the difference between art galleries and museums, the major players, and how to enjoy an art fair.
Outcome: By the end of the workshop, attendees will have learned how to best appreciate art and five keys for maximizing any art-based experience. They will also walk away with tips to discover their personal art persona.
About the Founder, Guide & Facilitator
Alexandra Harper is a creative entrepreneur and community builder, who worked in corporate America for over 15 years. She is familiar with the challenges companies face in keeping employees engaged and connected, especially when working remotely.
She is passionate about helping non-artists discover and fall in love with the arts and will happily custom-craft an experience to your team’s specific needs and goals.
“Every experience Alex creates for our clients is carefully planned and curated. I know I can trust her to create something unique that helps any visitors to NYC discover the city in a new way. She is easy to work with and always gets rave reviews from attendees.”
Other Possibilities:
Offer the Art-full membership or the 8-week Sisterhood of Discovery program as a benefit to female-identifying employees or new hires. Group discounts available for both.
Have our Founder lead a private Sisterhood of Discovery women’s circle exclusively for your female-identifying employees. Length, timing & logistics can all be customized.
Co-create a fully customizable cultural calendar for your organization, with weekly, monthly or quarterly arts and culture offerings designed to connect and inspire your employees or team members.
Become a sponsor in order to reach our audience of professional women.
“Alex is a dynamo! She is very on top of things and takes care of every little detail to make her events truly stand out. As an organizer, she is thoughtful about her audience and what will resonate with them. She has a strong network that she draws from to create unique cultural experiences that feel accessible and welcoming.”