Jan 18, 2018 | Art Basel Miami Beach 2017, Blog, Events
Kevin Barry Fine Art + Hospitality Design Magazine + Black Dove + LG ART BASEL MIAMI PARTY AT NAUTILUS The Kevin Barry Fine Art team headed to Art Basel Miami Beach last month to experience all there was to see (and hear) during Art and Design Week 2017. A highlight...
Dec 16, 2017 | Art Basel Miami Beach 2017, Blog, Events
All photos copyright © 2017 BFA NYC, LLC All Rights...
Dec 16, 2017 | Art Basel Miami Beach 2017, Blog, Events
All photos copyright © 2017 BFA NYC, LLC All Rights...
Dec 12, 2017 | Art Basel Miami Beach 2017
As the KBFA team returns back from an amazing week at Art Basel Miami, we wanted to take a moment to highlight one of our many partners, Esteban Salazar from this year’s exclusive experiences, curated by Kevin Barry Fine Art. Our first partner feature is...Fill out the form below to request your complimentary art consultation, or give us a call at 310-945-2655.
Fill out the form below to request your complimentary art consultation, or give us a call at 310-945-2655.
CONTENT MARKETING MANAGER
Eva is a born and raised Los Angeleno with a background in arts education and cultural programming. She feels most at home diving into researching and learning any and all topics arts and culture.
Mama (kid, dog, cat—you name it!)
Curious
Silly
Organized
Extroverted-introvert
I’m an obsessive consumer of podcasts, especially anything true crime!
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Alex is based in our Los Angeles showroom, focusing on corporate, multifamily, and high end residential projects. Bringing both a background in business and art/design, she uses her creativity and versatility when providing inspiring artwork solutions for every project.
Travel enthusiast
SoCal native
Certified yoga instructor
Loves to throw dinner parties / always make the sauce from scratch
Can win her over with a nice Pinot Noir
GALLERY COORDINATOR
Angie works in the Santa Monica showroom as a Gallery Coordinator, overseeing and managing gallery inventory and activity. Angie comes from a background in museum operations, working within the cross-section of art and people.
Cat Mom
Travel Nerd
Taco Aficionado
Obsessed with The Office
I once taught visual art to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in Los Angeles.
RESIDENTIAL SALES CONSULTANT
I’m an East Coast transplant who lives for art, culture and travel. Food is my favorite topic of discussion. I’m a mother to the cutest bulldog you’ll ever meet.
Traveler
Foodie
Aesthete
Extroverted Introvert
Pun-lover
I am synesthetic.
ART CONSULTANT
I have 10 years interior design experience with half the time spent designing for boutique and luxury hotel brands.
I’m excited to focus my artistic talents on helping designer’s enhance their spaces through inspired art.
I get much of my inspiration by walking and cycling my city.
Wholehearted
Zealous
Jovial
Vivacious
Laugher
Aspiring ceramicist and floral installation artist.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
I was born and raised in Los Angeles and lived briefly in the Bay Area where I went to school (Berkeley). I studied Art History and right out of college I started working with Bay Area artists as their studio assistant (at one point I worked with three artist simultaneously!) I have been or worked in the art scene in some form or another (writing about art, gallery work, docent, artist assistant, teaching art) I just really enjoy the intersection between art, design and culture.
Potato chip lover
Subtly Funny
Grey cardigan enthusiast
Empath
Loves leaving parties early
DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER
Mike is a digital marketing professional with over a decade of experience working with small and large businesses. He comes from a film background and approaches his work from a creative perspective and a critical mindset.
Creative
Driven
Honest
Reliable
Team Player
Mike has produced and directed short films accepted into various film festivals
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Based in our Los Angeles showroom, Kalyn applies her background in Art History and Design to each of her hospitality projects.
ART CONSULTANT
Midwest roots with a background in Fine Art, Marketing, and Project Management.
Optimistic
creative
un-aggrandizing
gourmand
cruciverbal-ist
Once save someone’s life at an Ikea.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Background in manufacturing logistics in the hospitality industry. Stephanie also comes to us with prior experience in Operations and Project Management.
Adventurous
Methodical
Considerate
Animal Fanatic
Sudoku Guru
Believes all disputes can be resolved over a home-cooked meal.
ART SOURCER
Alannah comes from a strong background in museum and gallery operations. She currently manages and oversees all gallery activity and assists with Residential Sales in the Santa Monica offices as their Gallery Coordinator & Residential Sales Associate.
Born in Oxford, England
Grew up in San Antonio, Texas
Played College Volleyball at TLU
Favorite Band = The Killers
Boomer Sooner
Loves hiking, painting & pizza.
ART CONSULTANT
Based in Los Angeles, Kaycee leads art consulting projects for a diverse vertical including corporate, hospitality and healthcare. Kaycee is an accomplished gallerist, curator and consultant with over a decade of experience in the art business. She is an expert at thoughtful curation to meet the creative needs on a wide scope of projects.
Outdoor enthusiast
SoCal native
Art Collector
Skier
Yogi
Loves a good rye whiskey
ACCOUNT MANAGER & OFFICE OPERATIONS
Tori has a diverse background in accounting and office management. She’s responsible for the accounting for the Santa Monica art consultants and handles office operations.
East Coast Transplant
Organized
Travel Enthusiast
An Extroverted Introvert
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Based in our Las Vegas gallery, Katie is an east coast transplant with experience in multi-family construction and design, who brings an interesting perspective to conceptual space planning. Client focused and creatively driven, her project management skills hit the mark for art forward projects.
Foodie
Traveler
Dog Mom
Yogi
Organizing/Packing Enthusiast
Attend art school, would never call myself an artist.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Based in the Las Vegas gallery, Ruby has worked several years in the construction industry managing and running multiple projects.
Adventure Seeker
Travel Junkie
Sports Fanatic
Practical Joker
Athletic
I played collegiate softball for 20+ years, then drafted to the Swedish National Team, playing throughout Europe.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Molly has a strong background in Interior Design and brings extensive knowledge of art history and preservation from her experience living in the South. Molly is able to bring an artistic eye and attention to detail to her clients.
Blue and White Collector
Travel Enthusiast
Antique Junky
Optimist
Sucker for Good Branding
Found a Christopher Spitzmiller lamp at a yard sale for $30. One of my best finds to date.
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS
Working from our Santa Monica gallery, Jean supports our people across all locations. She brings to KBFA a love of the visual arts coupled with a collaborative approach to leadership. As the Director of our People Operations Department, she’s making sure we all have what we need to do our best work.
Native New Yorker
World Traveler
Proud Doggie Aunt
Art History Nerd
Crossword Puzzler
I refuse to grow out of my 90’s hip-hop phase.
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Jackie has been working for KBFA for over two years out of the Santa Monica showroom. Not only does Jackie work in the Finance department but also works with the Marketing team as well.
Accounting Clerk
Dog Lover
Caring
Patient
Italian Food Fanatic
I am a certified makeup artist.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Alyssa is part of the San Francisco team, where she uses her expertise to curate custom art packages for hospitality, corporate, and healthcare projects. She is currently studying Interior Architecture and Design and brings graphic and design skill to the Bay Area office. When she is not busy with work or school, she plays competitive billiards.
Ambitious
Perceptive
Results-Oriented
Easy-Going
Pool Shark
Loves anything analog.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Erika is based in our Los Angeles showroom and focuses predominantly on the hospitality industry. She holds a Master’s Degree in Art History from the University of Glasgow and fuses her art historical knowledge with a keen eye for design.
Alaska Grown
Pup Enthusiast
Avid Traveler
Ruthless Scattergories Competitor
Croissant Connoisseur
Former WFU Demon Deacon cheerleader.
GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT
Coming from a background in both traditional art and digital design, I use my knowledge and experience to help me create unique custom concepts.
Writer
Book Lover
Alice in Wonderland Enthusiast
Creative
History Fanatic
I love to travel and try new foods!
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Jennifer works out of our Los Angeles showroom, focusing on Southern California hospitality. With a background in Art History, Jennifer has a well-rounded understanding of the artistic and cultural trends that bring us to the present day. Having worked in multiple museums, galleries, and arts nonprofits in Los Angeles, Jennifer has an integrated knowledge of the art community and current developments in contemporary art across disciplines.
Mover
Harry Potter Nerd
Rap Lover
Breakfast Burrito Expert
Plant Mom
Yosemite is one of my favorite places and I’ve hiked Half Dome three times.
VP OF MARKETING
Operating out of our Los Angeles showroom, Jen heads KBFA’s marketing team. With an appreciation for art and an eye for design, she’s a sucker for good branding. Outside of work you can find her redecorating her house, again.
Type A
Sarcastic
Dog Lover
Globetrotter
Proud Jayhawk
Was once nominated for a James Beard Award.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Kasey works out of our Los Angeles showroom, focusing on corporate, senior living, and high-end residential projects. She has a strong background in graphic design, art theory, curation, and gallery management.
Adventurous
Artist
Avid Skier
Compassionate
Problem solver
Kasey knows every word of Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby.”
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Rowan has a strong background in contemporary art, having worked in multiple galleries and museums across the U.S. and Scotland. Based out of the San Francisco office, Rowan is able to bring her artistic eye and attention to detail to all our Midwest clients.
Popcorn Connoisseur
Dog Enthusiast
Expert Traveler
Voracious Reader
Quick Witted
I once took a road trip across the U.S. in a vintage fire truck.
CONTROLLER
As the controller, Parris oversees KBFA’s financial operations. Leading the Finance team, Parris brings over 20 years of experience in providing professional services across a broad range of finance areas including compliance, business process, and management advisory.
Curious
Caring
Original
Opinionated
Adventurous
I’ve always been fascinated by nature!
ART CONSULTANT
Katie works out of the Los Angeles showroom focusing on the hospitality market for all of Southern California. A former Interior Designer from NYC and LA, Katie brings to us 12 years of design expertise in the luxury hospitality, retail and residential design fields.
West Coast Gal with East Coast Sensibility
Killer Tennis Backhand
Book Worm
Mid Century Architecture Lover
Golden Retriever Fanatic
I know the words to every single Prince song.
ARTIST LIAISON
Sara leads our Artist Liaison department, where she travels the globe to find talented artists for KBFA. She spent almost a decade living and working in London’s art world and holds a Masters in Contemporary Art and Bachelors in Art History.
Curious
Enthusiastic
Chess fanatic
Seasoned traveler
Curator
Sara loves fortune cookies and has her fortune “read” almost every day.
GRAPHIC ARTIST
A California native now living in Portland, Oregon, Devin is a member of the KBFA Graphics Team, helping to bring custom concepts and unique visions to life.
Clever
Resourceful
Curious
Bookworm
Master of Puns
I can play 5 musical instruments.
ART CONSULTANT
Nicole is based in our San Francisco office and manages all of Kevin Barry Fine Art’s Bay Area clients. Before San Francisco, she lived in Amsterdam, the Netherlands for 13 years where she owned and ran two galleries. With a strong background in fine art and client relations, she helps all her clients create and find exactly what they are looking for.
Dutch/American
Southeast Asian Contemporary Art Expert
New Technologies Enthusiast
Talker
Perfume Collector
I can ride a bike while making a call with one hand and holding an umbrella with the other.
DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS AND PRODUCTION
Armando is the Production Manager and also manages Logistics for the San Francisco Office. He comes from a career in the home décor industry, with a background in Operations & Logistics Management.
Father
Ambitious
Collector
Japanese Food Fanatic
LA Kings Fan
I’d love to move to Alaska when I’m retired
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
Chanel oversees KBFA’s financial processes and paperwork for the art consulting teams, working out of our San Francisco office. She brings over 15 years of experience in the finance and banking fields.
Problem solver
Travel lover
Jewelry maker
Genuine
Loyal
Traveled to Austria for the making of a Bond film.
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Working on the conceptualization and actualization of both Graphic and 3D inspired work.
Padre
Husband
Gentleman of Virtu
Illustrator
Skateboard Enthusiast
I’ve had my artwork displayed at various venues here in Las Vegas.
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ART CONSULTANT
Elizabeth is based out of our Los Angeles showroom, working with a focus on hospitality projects in Texas. With her experience in interior and textile design, she effectively manages the design process from concept to completion, making her a valuable member of the KBFA team.
Ohioan
Artist/Creative
Adventurer
Travel Enthusiast
Concertgoer
I love cats.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Nathaniel is like the Swiss Army knife of the San Francisco gallery. He handles invoicing, purchasing, inventory and a plethora of duties to help keep the showroom running smoothly.
Extroverted
Diligent
Patient
Intuitive
Problem Solver
I have a Velociraptor rib that I excavated.
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SENIOR ART CONSULTANT
Based out of our San Francisco showroom, Julia brings her years of experience as a hospitality designer to the KBFA team. Pairing a creative eye with a strong understanding of business and client relations, she is able to deliver project success to her clients on the East Coast.
Flea Market Scavenger
Pet Lover
Mexican Food Fanatic
Aspiring Yogi
Urban Adventurer
Addicted to jigsaw puzzles.
ART CONSULTANT
With a focus on Hospitality projects in Texas and the Midwest, Lindsey brings an extensive background in interior design and an artistic eye to the table when providing creative solutions to her clients. Always keeping her finger on the pulse of art, she is ready to help find exciting and unique ways to bring your artistic visions to life.
Dog Lover
Santa Fean
Musically Inclined
Nature Enthusiast
Appreciator of All Things Art, Architecture, & Design
Certified Spin & Yoga Instructor
ACCOUNTING CLERK / BOOKKEEPER
With over five years of accounting and business management experience in the entertainment industry, creativity and the bottom line has always been Tessly’s focal point.
Blockchain Technology Enthusiast
Surfer
World Traveler
Sports Fanatic
Mentoring Financial Literacy
I was once a junior lifeguard and saved a woman from drowning! Does that make me a hero?
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Olivia has a strong background in applied art history. With experience in curation, gallery management, and interior design, this makes her the go-to person for public and private art in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Lover of all things Tim Burton
Skincare Addict
Chocolate Monger
Contemporary Asian Art Enthusiast
Art Book Collector
I have a fondness for board games.
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Coming from a background in fashion textiles, Eva blurs the line between hand and digital art. Her custom concepts complement the unique style of the KBFA graphics team.
Intuitive
Heartfelt Rebel
Chameleon
Outdoor Adventurer
Yogi
I dance on rooftops.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
As an Associate Art Consultant out of our Las Vegas showroom, Kelsey’s attention to detail, ability to anticipate client’s needs, and organizational skills for any and all projects is a huge asset to our team.
Quirky
Inquisitive
Compassionate
Army Brat
Explorer
I won a contest in 7th grade for my anti-bullying poem.
ART CONSULTANT
Ilyse moved from the East to the West Coast in 2017 and is based in our San Francisco showroom. She brings with her more than 10 years of experience in the interior design field, working on both residential and hospitality projects, and she now shares her talents with our Mid-West clients.
Dog Fanatic
Textile Enthusiast
Aspiring Crossword Champion
Ocean Lover
Cry Laugher
I’ve operated a soundboard for theater.
ART CONSULTANT
With her unique background in art execution and project management, the sky’s the limit for this talented art consultant. Working on hospitality, corporate and healthcare, she’s got it covered.
Artist who loves any medium
Avid yogi
Rock climber
Raised in the PNW
World traveler/adventurer
I once had a brief job on an engine/hand crew as a wildland firefighter… it didn’t last long.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Julie’s strong background in Art History and curation lays an important foundation to her role managing Healthcare, Senior Living, Multi-Family projects from our Los Angeles showroom.
Rad Mom and Wife
Art History Buff
Avid Traveler
Pug Lover
I could live off French macarons.