Quite disappointed in the gallery experience here. The current exhibit of Danielle ‘s is welcoming, an amazingly diverse crowd. However, that is not seen in the way that these people are treated. as an avid art collector, I recommended coming here to a few friends who had an extremely unpleasant situation. A friend who is just begun their art collecting journey asked a few questions and instead of directly answering how she could in the future, collect art and stay connected to the gallery, she was recommended to go buy prints.
We have our assumptions as to why that occurred, but that is not necessary to delve in to. It was quite a stupid approach on behalf of the gallery.
Also, the gallery lacks representation greatly. The art might be diverse, but the people who work there are not. It was quite concerning when I heard this really bad experience my friend had. I wish I had attended with them.
My recommendation to the gallery is don’t make assumptions on the people who enter your gallery. Treat everyone with respect. And don’t insult someone by recommending that they go by Prints.
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