Payal Tak, CEO and owner of Lucid Art Gallery in Miami's Design District, discusses the year-long planning strategy behind CHROMA, the gallery's annual international group exhibition presented during Miami Art Week. Planning for CHROMA 2026 began before CHROMA 2025 opened, with a 12-14 month lead time. The exhibition limits participation to no more than 25 artists selected by a Selection Board and Curator Graciela Montich, based on a curatorial theme and criteria. Tak, who previously led a technology company, applies operational and organizational strategies to the gallery, balancing accessibility, emerging talent, and serious collecting in a highly competitive Miami Art Week environment.
This article matters because it provides an insider's perspective on the strategic planning required for galleries to stand out during Miami Art Week, which has grown into a global destination for collectors, galleries, and brands. As the city's art scene becomes increasingly saturated, the interview highlights how galleries must go beyond opening receptions to develop comprehensive, year-long strategies involving curatorial direction, artist selection, logistics, marketing, and audience engagement. The insights from Tak, who transitioned from tech to art, offer a model for operational excellence in the contemporary art market.