ABOUT SIDLE HOUSE

“I’ve always been a creative person. In college I majored in violin performance and played professionally before studying business in grad school. I worked in corporate HR, executive coaching, small business, and non-profit spaces while raising a family. I have always enjoyed art and artists in all mediums - but my appreciation for contemporary art grew significantly in the years since encountering O’Keeffe’s presence in her Abiquiu home.

I hope to bring a more appreciative audience to contemporary art. I feel strongly that we must support artists in their making and their livelihood. Our collective humanity depends upon people who dare to create art, share insights, and promote empathy. 

I believe Art is for everybody. I want exhibition spaces to feel inclusive and welcoming. As a younger person I used to believe I couldn’t enter a gallery without particular intellectual or financial capacity. It’s taken me time and wisdom to realize that if I enjoy experiencing art, I’m allowed in the space! I don’t have to be able to articulate why I’m moved by a piece, or be able to afford it. I can stand there and simply connect. I can enjoy the simple act of appreciation. Anyone can, and I hope more people will.”