Our Mission

Our mission is to present art that transforms us. We are dedicated to promoting the appreciation and collection of art as a way to support the work of important contemporary artists, and as a way to enrich and heal our lives, our communities, and the world.

We also believe in the power of giving back as we receive, therefore we donate a portion of our sales to philanthropic organizations that help children within underserved communities heal and grow through their experience and engagement with contemporary art.

We are changing the world through art.

Private Art Dealer and Consultant [top]

Whether you are interested in a single acquisition or building a collection, we will work with you in a relaxed, casual and non-intimidating setting — in your home or office, or in ours.

We enjoy sharing our passion for art with our clients. Our relationships within the contemporary art community currently include North, Central and South America -- and we are expanding our relationships internationally through artists who have recently emigrated to the the US from the Middle East, Asia and Europe.

It is our goal to help our clients experience art in a way that is most conducive to understanding and appreciation — through one-on-one consultations, private meetings with our artists, the publication of education materials, limited edition catalogs, podcasts and web-based programs.

Private Showings by Appointment: [top] Lisa Cooper and Joan Daidone are available for private art consultations with new collectors looking to start or expand their collections, as well as established collectors in search of significant emerging and mid-career artists.

We are continually in the process of surveying the contemporary art market and visiting the studios of working artists across the US and abroad. In addition to the artists that we represent exclusively, we also represent significant works of art by artists who we feel would be of interest to our collectors. We also work with clients to source a particular artist or style of work or provide an overview of artists we've met that we believe are worth following.

We are also available to work directly with interior designers, architects, and other design professionals in creating transforming experiences and environments for corporate offices, retail spaces, hotels, condominiums and public spaces.

Artist Representation [top]

• Original, profound and important works of art from the US, and around the world.
• Artists who bring a rich, diverse, multi-cultural world perspective to their work.
• Art that pushes beyond the boundaries of media, form and/or technique.

Our artists are selected based on mastery of their technique and craft, singular and unique creative vision, and commitment to their art. We chose to represent work that we love, art that moves and transforms us.

We are primarily exhibition-driven and web-based. We will have a presence at:

• Select international art fairs
• Events and happenings in public spaces
• Private venues throughout the year

We represent and market our artists and their work through traditional and non-traditional marketing tools — including the latest techniques in public relations, direct marketing, database, interactive, viral marketing, and public events marketing.

Giving Back Through Art: [top] We believe in the power of giving back as we receive, so we donate 5% of our sales to philanthropic organizations that help people within underserved communities heal and grow through their experience and engagement with contemporary art. You may choose from our list of affiliated art-related charities for your donation when you purchase your artwork:

• Free Arts NYC
• Niños del Lago (Children of the Lake)

Art Workshops and Events: [top] . We offer opportunities for new and young collectors to meet our artists in comfortable, casual settings and studio visits, private art shows throughout the year.

For those who will like to host a private art event at their home or business or fundraiser, please contact Lisa or Joan for further details. For holiday or fundraising events, please ask about our Live Painting events with Artists Michael Barletta and Mike Swatt.