What is The Artifice?

The Artifice is a curator-led gallery in Hapeville, GA presenting bold, unconventional contemporary art through thematic and site-responsive exhibitions.

Who curates The Artifice?

Artist and curator Thomas Arthur Schaefer curates all exhibitions and programs at The Artifice.

How long has The Artifice been active?

Programming began in 2018 and evolved into The Artifice in 2025, with 40+ exhibitions featuring 300+ artists to date.

About The Artifice

Founded in 2018 as an experimental exhibition program inside Hapeville’s Arches Brewing, The Artifice has evolved into an artist-led curatorial platform presenting bold, unconventional contemporary work across Atlanta and beyond.

Directed by artist, designer, and curator Thomas Arthur Schaefer, The Artifice has produced more than 40 exhibitions and showcased over 300 artists—from intimate solo installations to large-scale thematic group shows. From the beginning, the belief has remained simple: meaningful art requires both courage and structure.

Today, The Artifice operates as a mobile and adaptive framework for cultural production—balancing risk with rigor, experimentation with stewardship, and independence with long-term vision.

We are building something intended to endure.

THE ARTIFICE MISSION STATEMENT

A statement outlining The Artifice’s commitment to risk, stewardship, and the deliberate construction of a lasting cultural institution.

Our Mission

THE ARTIFICE GALLERY POLICIES

Artist Retrieval & Abandoned Work Policy

Clear guidelines outlining retrieval timelines, communication procedures, and the handling of artwork not collected following exhibitions, ensuring fairness and accountability for both artists and The Artifice.

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Sales & Commission Policy

Details regarding commission structure, payment processing, sales tax handling, and artist payout procedures, establishing transparent and sustainable practices for all artwork sold through The Artifice.

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Acquisition Policy

Criteria and governance standards guiding the intentional acquisition of artwork into The Artifice Collection, supporting long-term institutional vision and responsible collection development.

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