We’ve partnered with art institutions, boutique galleries, corporate lobbies, creative agencies, and discerning homeowners to bring exceptional precision to every project:
Texas Biennial
Big Medium
“LVL 5 is the right name. Jon is amazing at what he does and brings that level 5 mastery to all his projects and clients. At Big Medium, we worked with him on everything from turning raw warehouse spaces into top tier exhibition spaces to fine-tuning our gallery for major exhibitions, and he always delivered with precision, creativity, and care. Beyond his craftsmanship, Jon brings a calm, knowledgeable presence and a collaborative spirit that makes even the most challenging projects feel effortless. He understands how to honor the artwork, the space, and the people involved, and the results always exceeded our expectations. LVL 5 will definitely meet all of your expectations, I can’t imagine a better partner to have on your side.”
- Shea Little, Co-founder and former Executive Director of Big Medium
The LBJ Presidential Library
Gallery Lombardi / Women & Their Work Gallery
“As an art handler for 25 years, I’ve learned a lot of tricks. Some the hard way with costly mistakes and some the easy way by watching veterans of the trade and their skill sets. Jon Lawrence is a skilled veteran. He does things right the first time. He does careful work in multiple areas, making him the perfect turn key installation manager. He can limit the number of outside contractors, simplifying and expediting the installation process. Walls, trim, drywall, painting, patching, light placements, safe hooks, shelving, hidden wiring, custom pedestals, vinyl lettering are all in his wheel house.
When I was Director of Gallery Lombardi, five rowdy galleries in Austin founded the Texas Biennial. That’s when I watched Jon Lawrence remodel an old house into the Art Palace Gallery and install its first exhibit, the first Texas Biennial. He did this on a tight timeline with a smile on his face. As a Board Member of Big Medium for ten years, I enjoyed working with him in an organizational capability. Over the years he’s built out many venues in Central Texas, for the Texas Biennial and Big Medium’s other ventures. Also as a specialist, I was Program Director at Women & Their Work Gallery, he worked with our artist and curatorial team to create the artist's vision of a shaped black wall, trimmed cabinets and custom pedestals. He’s a pleasure to work with, knows his stuff, keeps good records, enjoys picky artists and site specific challenges. I continue to work with him on the good days.”
- Rachel Koper
Parts & Labour, New bohemia
“Jon has been my build-out, go-to, handy man for over 20 years. He's finished out a handful of retail spaces (Parts & Labour at two locations), New Bohemia (at two locations), New Brohemia, Paper Work, and tons of interior and exterior work at my home and my rental apartment. He is not a man of many words, but he keeps an arsenal of skills on hand. From expert to master of detailed painting, drywall, woodwork, restoration, and retrofitting. He's been trusted to handle and transport delicate items. His ability to make the most of awkward spaces and unexpected obstacles is a gift. He's very conscientious of budgets and deadlines, works efficiently and always with a trusted team when needed. Ten out of ten! I'll always have his number handy.”
- Lizelle Villapando
