Our Story

Pivotal Urban Art is a public art consulting agency run by mother-daughter team, Michelle Bergeron and Kyle Kirkegaard. They are the latest addition to the growing field of cultural entrepreneurs in Canada. Their mission is simple: to transform urban spaces into meaningful places by serving as the pivotal point for public art collaboration in communities.

BILLION

"The visual arts are a billion dollar business in Canada"

– T. J. Cheney Research Inc., Canada Council for the Arts (2003)

7.5

MILLION

The number of Canadians directly impacted by the visual arts

– T. J. Cheney Research Inc., Canada Council for the Arts (2003)

3.3

%

of active population of Canada work in the cultural sector

– Statistical Profile of Artists in Canada Based on the 2006 Census (2008)

500

+

works of public art in Vancouver

– Aileen Stalker and John Steil (2009)

Services

Transforming urban spaces into meaningful places

CLIENTS

Place artist calls
Corporate art catalogues
Establish concepts proposals
Synthesize final project reports
Manage art piece fabrication and installation
Facilitate artist selection through distinct selection rubrics and processes

ARTISTS

Artist workshops
Connect with inspiring projects
Representation to private collectors
Offer guidance for new and aspiring artists for gallery representation

We have an extensive list of collaborative services

COMMUNITIES

Art education
Inspiring cultural connection
Pop up projects and temporary installations
Organize public consultations for art piece selection

Artists

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"...Michelle was an exceptional business partner overall, who mentored me for many years, and taught me critical lessons in business and life. Within our business and community, she built strong and meaningful relationships and partnerships, was a joy to collaborate with, and was an extremely enthusiastic creator. She was always interested in discussing ways to evolve the business, solve problems, connect with our clients and artists, and recommend innovations to advance sales..."

Elizabeth Harrisowner Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery

"...Michelle to her credit has proven herself by her ability to put together the artist, the artwork and the patron in thousands of locations. This she has done despite what are often widely competing tastes , interests and circumstances. Her unique ability to connect together these common artistic attributes to the mutual satisfaction of all speaks volumes as to her ability to succeed in any art related endeavour."

Mike SvobArtist

"For 15 years I have found the Pivotal Art team to be an absolute pleasure to work with. Always supportive and incredibly innovative in their approach, they possess an uncanny ability to connect me with my client base. As a creative entrepreneur, what I appreciated most about working with Michelle and Kyle is their ability to manage a project and navigate any issues with grace. I couldn’t do this without them."

Laura HarrisArtist

Our Team

We're a fun, fresh, mother and daughter partnership working to bring outstanding public art to fruition.

Michelle Bergeron

Principal & Creative Director

Michelle Bergeron has over 20 years of experience as an art strategist, gallery owner and educator. Her extensive business experience has led her to partner with community leaders, government agencies and developers to plan public art projects that encourage both social and economic growth. As a gallery owner, Michelle earned a reputation for curatorial excellence overseeing the collection at the Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery in Whistler, BC. She has attended to the careers of over forty new and established artists including Canadian artists Laura Harris, Cameron Bird, Mike Svob and Nancy O’Toole. Michelle’s instinct for identifying collaborators and her ability to define objectives allows her to deliver public art projects that move people and transform communities.

Kyle Kirkegaard

Director Concept Development

Kyle Kirkegaard has a diverse background combining the realms of art and environment, aesthetics and advocacy. Growing up surrounded by art and artists, Kyle naturally gravitated towards a career in the field. She spent years as a gallery assistant and curator while earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Resource Management. Kyle’s work in data analysis, remediation and mitigation strategies led her unexpectedly back to art as an avenue for creating awareness and influencing community stewardship. Her experience with data collection creates a foundation for selecting unique art pieces based on public and private perception of the site and overarching project. Kyle is most at home at the intersection between natural and urban environments. Her focus is combining aesthetically superior art with environmental purposes.

OFFICE:

8609 Drifter Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B8

PHONE:

604.932.7798

E-MAIL:

[email protected]

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