Art Agency | Only Up | United States

Creative Work, That Works © ONLY UP

1911 second st, livermore Ca, 94568

Who We Are

OnlyUp, LLC is a full-service art production and consulting agency based in Alameda County, CA. We produce, curate, and create art from idea to delivery. We make creative work, that works. Founded by Artist Trent Thompson, OnlyUp keeps creativity at the forefront of its mission. We specialize in translating the visions and desires of our clients into striking visuals, and innovative experiences.

We strive to build trust and set ourselves apart by combining our creative curiosity with our expertise in logistics, practical solutions, and impeccable followthrough. We collaborate with our network of creatives to meet the needs of developers, brands, city planners, designers, and more. From murals and public art installations to innovative marketing and space curation, your art needs drive us -- only up.

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The Team

Trent

CEO | Artist

"If your dreams don't scare you, they are not big enough."

- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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Marz

Director of Engagement

“To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one person’s life.”

- TS Eliot

Afiba

Project Manager | Artist Management

"Creative Solutions come from solving hard problems."

What We Do

Services

OnlyUp elevates art in public and private spaces. With our network of innovative artists and years of behind-the-scenes experience, we are a one-stop shop with work that is molded to fit our clients, from developers to brands, cities to community organizations, and everything in between. From crafting contracts to creating masterpieces on walls to curating galleries, we meet the creative needs of your business.

We are not your standard creative agency. Led by artists, we are creative to our core. We aim only up -- to launch your business to the next level and create the next best work of art. We are your secret weapon -- whatever we can dream, we can create.

Consulting

Art Consulting

Case Study | The Well at Sunset

A developer contacted Only Up to paint a 400 ft long interactive mural on a new retail property.

Only Up handled all necessary paperwork, and conducted market and brand research to create a series of colorful and engaging designs unique to the development's needs and vision.

Through our robust artist network, OnlyUp booked Trent Thompson and Lady Henze to paint the mural.

How We Do It

Our method is simple: do what it takes to take your business to the next level creatively.

ONLYUP DOES CREATIVE WORK, THAT WORKS.

Whether that means creating social media campaigns or advising on government grant projects, OnlyUp is driven by the belief that art can build communities up, revitalize forgotten spaces, and elevate brands and businesses. We put in the work so that we can watch culture forged, companies thrive, and communities united.

Whether through public art installation, a pop-up dining experience, an innovative fundraiser for a local non-profit, or a social media marketing plan, our goal is to create experience through art to empower and explore movement in cultural expression.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Chris Carter

Executive Director

Livermore Valley Performing Arts

"I had the pleasure to work with Trent Thompson and Only Up with the installation of a mural on our building, the largest one in downtown Livermore. Painting the biggest mural in the city on your building can come with some real trepidation, but Trent kept us informed throughout the process and we felt comfortable trusting him with the project. It required buy-in and strong coordination with our board of directors, donors, the staff, the city council and city staff. I was extremely pleased with the results. The mural was very well-done and they were very accommodating to our needs. I still feel a great sense of pride and joy every time I walk by it. I would highly recommend this creative and supportive team led by Trent. "

Orville Power

Managing Partner

Mana Investments

“Our team was looking for a creative way to add some personality to our mixed use development project.

We had a drab wall nearly 400ft long which we engaged Trent and his OnlyUp team to design and paint a mural representative of the city.

Their design was spot on and the execution was within a couple weeks from initial call to completed mural. We are already in discussions about future work.”

Mony Nop

Community Leader

"OnlyUp is simply the best! A few months ago, I met Trent while he was working on a mural on First Street in Livermore. We met at my office a few weeks later and the 20 foot mural in my office was done. The mural is absolutely gorgeous, well complimented by all those that entered my office.

OnlyUp also designed T-Shirts for my campaign, where I am running for the the position of Mayor for the City of Livermore. They did an outstanding job with that too. and I can't wait to see the print of these T-Shirts. No doubt that OnlyUp and I will work on many other projects together! "

Thomas Hall

CFO

Green Leaf Partners

"[OnlyUp] has been great to work with on personal and professional projects over the last couple of years.

Trent Thompson has been on time and on point with a varied amount of small and larger projects. He has excelled as an individual artist and also has been able to to project manage larger projects.

Looking forward to working with Trent and his OnlyUp team on many more pieces going forward."

Why We Do It

We work to make the world a better, more beautiful place, through our commitment to artistic excellence and social entrepreneurship. We aim to bridge the gap between the brilliance of artists and the needs of the community of companies, community organizations, cities, and more.

We are artists and creative experts, driven to raise the bar, utilizing the best of our experience, a robust network of innovative artists, and tried and true practical strategies to make what you need come to life.