WHO WE ARE —————————————————

CNL Projects (CNL) is an arts consultancy firm that provides art advising to clients with a specialization in public art, private art collections, creative event production, artists’ studio tours and program design. We work with intention and care to build collaborative, trusting relationships with clients throughout the country. Highlighting the processes and stories behind each acquired artwork, we strive to cultivate long-lasting relationships between artists, art collectors and their audiences. At CNL, we produce art experiences that reflect our clients’ vision and aesthetic, while capturing the radical imagination of contemporary artists' reflection of the world in which we live.

CNL was founded in 2016 by Cortney Lederer to provide artists and organizations with a platform to creatively produce impactful art experiences. CNL’s work is deeply centered on its unique, collaborative approach to working with artists, clients, businesses, and organizations to advocate for the value of art and culture in our daily lives.

We bring over twenty years of experience managing an array of artistic programming for organizations and businesses. We have worked with notable organizations such as 3Arts, Belgravia Group, Chicago Artists Coalition, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, DePaul Art Museum, E(art)H Chicago, EQ Office/Willis Tower, EXPO Chicago, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Hyatt Hotels, LinkedIn, Uber Freight, Walder Foundation, Wilson Sporting Goods among many others.

CNL advocates for investing in artists’ work and creativity. It’s the very foundation of what we do.  

Whether you are a client looking to create an art program featuring a dynamic community of contemporary artists, an artist looking to expand your career, or an arts organization looking to refine its programming and operations, CNL is committed to working closely with you to identify and realize your vision.