TING ZHANG
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Distinguished Art Consultant and Cultural Strategist with over 15 years of experience bridging major Western institutions and the Chinese museum ecosystem. Founder of Hong Qiang Art Services, specializing in international exhibition exchange, cultural diplomacy, and global promotion of Chinese artists. Recognized for expertise in cross-border logistics, government relations, fundraising, and execution of large-scale traveling exhibitions. Serves as a key liaison among institutions in Europe, North America, and APAC, advancing cultural dialogue through fine art and contemporary installations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and President
Hong Qiang Art Services
06.2024 - Current
- Lead a cultural consultancy specializing in international exhibition exchange and artist promotion.
- Develop partnerships with museums, foundations, and government-affiliated cultural institutions.
- Oversee full-cycle exhibition development including curatorial direction, loan negotiation, insurance, logistics, customs, installation, and budgeting.
- Promote Chinese and Chinese diaspora artists to major global museums and cultural institutions.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams for complex international projects.
Independent Art Consultant
Vancouver, Canada
01.2023 - Current
- Designed and delivered community art programs, panel talks, and educational events.
- Supported consignments and provided academic research for collectors and museums.
Overseas Consultant
Eric Fine Art and Museum Service
01.2020 - Current
- Provided strategic consultation on cross-border exhibitions and museum collaboration.
- Conducted market research, academic support, and exhibition feasibility studies.
- Connected Chinese institutions with North American and European museums.
Traveling Exhibition Consultant
Bowers Museum / Shanghai Museum Overseas Site
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Supported research, acquisition evaluation, and exhibition content development.
- Conducted feasibility assessments for Chinese art exhibitions in the United States.
- Facilitated loan negotiation, courier arrangements, and academic programming.
Assistant Manager
Zheng Guan Tang Oriental Art
12.2015 - 01.2020
- Conducted research, catalog writing, and client relationship management.
- Supported gallery exhibitions and private previews.
Business Development and Museum Strategic Partner
Huangcheng Art Museum
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Built membership and patron programs and coordinated major exhibitions.
- Organized international art trips and strengthened institutional partnerships.
Administrative Assistant
National Museum of China
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Supported department research, cataloging, translation, and daily operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Art Business and European Decorative Arts
Sotheby’s Institute of Art
New York, London01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Neuroscience
McGill University
Montreal01.2011
Skills
- International Traveling Exhibitions
- Cultural Diplomacy and Cross-Border Collaboration
- Chinese Art and Global Artist Promotion
- Museum Partnerships and Institutional Liaison
- Curatorial Research and Exhibition Planning
- Loan Negotiation and Insurance
- Logistics, Customs, and Collections Transport
- Fundraising, Sponsorship, and Foundation Engagement
- Multidisciplinary Project and Stakeholder Management
- Museum collaboration
- Cultural diplomacy
Key Exhibitions And Program Contributions
- Guo Pei: Couture Beyond, Bowers Museum, 2019
- Empress Dowager Cixi: Selections from the Summer Palace, Bowers Museum, 2017-2018
- Gandhara and Silk Road exhibitions, Beijing and Hong Kong, 2015-2016
- Academic conferences on Gandhara Art and Swat Valley Discoveries, Beijing, 2018-2019
- Imperial Porcelain Exhibitions, China Guardian, 2015
Locations
- Vancouver, BC
- Beijing
- Hong Kong
Languages
- Chinese (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- French (Intermediate)
- Japanese (Intermediate)
Ongoing And Upcoming Projects
- Exhibition exchange between Shanxi Province and Asian Art Museum in Nice, France, 01/01/27 - 12/31/27
- Lacquer exhibition between Guangdong, Fujian, Beijing, Hong Kong and a German museum, 01/01/27 - 12/31/27
- Traveling exhibition Rodin and Mallol with Mallol Museum and LACMA, 01/01/26 - 12/31/27
- T-Rex exhibition from the Natural History Museum New York touring China, 01/01/26 - 12/31/26
- Oscar Movie and Experience Exhibition touring China, 01/01/26 - 12/31/27
- Dimension: Chinese and Japanese Contemporary Craft Exhibition from the V&A Museum, 01/01/27 - 12/31/27
International Appointments And Endorsements
- Project Director, Maillol Sculpture Exhibition China Tour, 01/01/25 - 12/31/26, Musée Maillol, France
- Trusted Representative, Asian Art Museum of Nice and Shanxi Provincial Museum, 01/01/27 - 12/31/27, Chinese Art Exhibition in France
Timeline
Founder and President
Hong Qiang Art Services
06.2024 - Current
Independent Art Consultant
01.2023 - Current
Overseas Consultant
Eric Fine Art and Museum Service
01.2020 - Current
Business Development and Museum Strategic Partner
Huangcheng Art Museum
04.2018 - 12.2019
Traveling Exhibition Consultant
Bowers Museum / Shanghai Museum Overseas Site
09.2017 - 02.2020
Assistant Manager
Zheng Guan Tang Oriental Art
12.2015 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant
National Museum of China
05.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Art Business and European Decorative Arts
Sotheby’s Institute of Art
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Neuroscience
McGill University