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Tappan Collective

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Demanding company to work for - Anonymous employee Tappan Collective Employee Review

3.0
4 Apr 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Very smart, kind and helpful co-workers. Artists do have more opportunity to make income with Tappan than some other standard gallery models. Gallery space in LA a good exhibition opportunity for artists.

Cons

Tappan models itself after tech start-ups which means employees are expected to work long hours, wear numerous hats, be subject to sudden/rash business decisions and the company has a fairly regular employee turn over as a result. There's a disconnect between the start-up and e-commerce nature of this company with representing artists who often feel overlooked and not supported by Tappan beyond their sales capacity. Many artists at Tappan are lovely to work with, but there are also some who are incredibly demanding and difficult to work with. There is a history of mistrust that artists feel toward Tappan (especially if they've been there for years) that often gets directed at employees that are not contributors to the frustrations but rather just the unfortunate messengers. Company spending is prioritized to ad spend and vanity projects like building a new office and gallery space in West Hollywood. Do not expect impactful raises or bonuses if you work here. Like other reviews on here, Tappan is not a very diverse company.

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5.0
7 Sept 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Understanding and caring team, led by a wonderful CEO, who truly cares about her team. Cannot say enough good things about Chelsea's leadership.

Cons

Growing business, which is demanding. Requires long hours, and the ability to work through ambiguity.

1.0
21 June 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Made some great friends & got to see some great art

Cons

Poor management and benefits and too much micro management

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