Marie's service offering should follow a clear escalation path. Each tier feeds the next — clients who start with a free call naturally progress to paid advisory, then to project work.
What it is: A screening conversation to understand the client's situation and determine if there's a fit. See full call script →
What Marie does:
What it is: A structured advisory program delivered remotely (Zoom). Marie diagnoses the client's situation, designs a roadmap, and guides them through the early decisions.
Format: 6 weekly 60-minute sessions + email support between calls
Deliverables:
Final deliverable: A written Residency Blueprint document (10–15 pages) that the client can execute independently.
Best for: Someone with a space and a vision who needs expert guidance but wants to run it themselves.
Effective rate: 6 hrs live + ~6 hrs prep = €250–€375/hr — aligned with mid-tier specialist benchmark.
What it is: Marie designs and oversees a short-term artist residency (1–8 weeks) for a brand, hotel, festival, or corporate event.
What's included:
Not included: Artist stipends, materials, venue costs, travel (billed separately)
Best for: Hotels wanting a seasonal artist-in-residence program (see hotel AIR trend). Brands activating at events. Real estate developers staging a creative launch.
What it is: Ongoing creative direction and management of a permanent or recurring artist residency program.
What's included:
Minimum commitment: 6 months
Best for: Hotels running year-round programs. Luxury brands with ongoing cultural initiatives. Developers with multiple properties.
| Tier | Format | Duration | Price Range | Deliverable | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | Video call | 30 min | Free | Fit assessment | Everyone |
| Advisory | 6 × Zoom | 6 weeks | €3,000 – €4,500 | Residency Blueprint | DIY operators |
| Pop-Up | Project | 1–8 weeks | €10,000 – €20,000 | Delivered program | Hotels, brands, events |
| Partnership | Retainer | 6+ months | €4,000 – €6,000/mo | Ongoing creative direction | Permanent programs |
Curated shortlist of vetted artists for the client's specific needs. €500–€1,500 per sourcing round, depending on scope.
Marie travels to the client's location for setup, launch, or key events. Day rate: €1,000 + travel/accommodation.
Marie leads a half-day or full-day workshop for the client's team on running a residency program. €2,000–€3,000 per session.
| Client Type | What They Want | Typical Entry | Likely Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boutique hotel | Guest differentiation, content, cultural credibility | Discovery → Advisory | Advisory → Pop-Up → Partnership |
| Luxury brand | Brand activation, cultural association | Discovery → Pop-Up | Pop-Up (seasonal, recurring) |
| Real estate developer | Placemaking, community building, sales velocity | Discovery → Advisory | Advisory → Pop-Up → Partnership |
| Corporate (tech, manufacturing) | Innovation culture, employee engagement, PR | Discovery → Advisory | Advisory (most will execute internally) |
| Festival / event | One-off creative programming | Discovery → Pop-Up | Pop-Up (one-time or annual) |
| Individual with a space | Wants to start a residency but doesn't know how | Discovery → Advisory | Advisory (self-executes after) |