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About
With 15 years experience in the arts and antiques industry, Art Proficiency was created for the growing demand for SKILLED, EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED, and INSURED installers and art handlers
Every job is different and has its own challenges. I love working with different people and making their visions or ideas come to life.
Overview
Hired 117 times
Serves Chicago, IL
Background checked
10 employees
11 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and Venmo.
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Services offered
Length of items over 6 ft
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Wall material
Brick
Concrete
Wood
Steel
Property type
Residential
Commercial
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Shalmai K.
Jul 7, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Art proficiency did a great job hangingart work at one of my projects! Would def use again! Was very accommodating and professional.
Malcolm did an outstanding job hanging 40 pieces of art in my home. He worked with incredible care, precision, and professionalism—making sure each piece was perfectly placed and secure. His attention to detail and efficiency made the process seamless, and he treated every piece as if it were his own. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a skilled and trustworthy professional for artinstallation.
Details: 11 - 15 • No, none of my items are more than 6 ft long or weigh more than 20 pounds • Ladder required • Residential
Picture Hanging and Art Installation
Katherine M.
Jun 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Love the outcome. And love how quick and easy this was to get such great service. It took a lot of pressure, time, and work off my plate so I could focus on other things.
Can’t wait to have my plant wall installed one day, will def be using his services again.
Details: 6 - 10 • No, none of my items are more than 6 ft long or weigh more than 20 pounds • Ladder not required • Residential
Picture Hanging and Art Installation
Erika C.
Jul 6, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Malcolm did an excellent job hanging up my pictures and art in my home. He responded quickly to my project, came the next day and was done in a little over an hour. Will definitely call him again for future installs.
Details: 6 - 10 • No, none of my items are more than 6 ft long or weigh more than 20 pounds • Ladder required • Residential
Picture Hanging and Art Installation
Nashunda W.
Nov 21, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hi - did an amazing job, needed it quickly within a day or two and put up 18 pictures, my house now looks more like a home, thank you!
Details: 11 - 15 • No, none of my items are more than 6 ft long or weigh more than 20 pounds • Ladder not required • Residential
Picture Hanging and Art Installation
Credentials
Background Check
Malcolm Da Costa
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Prices vary on job and location
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to meet with my customers and get familiar with who they are, what they envision for the project, what they would like to accomplish.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have 15 years experience in the arts and antiques industry. I have a work history of working for auction houses, specialized moving companies, carpenters training, and gallery installation. I also studied art at the Art Institute of Chicago
