Today we’d like to introduce you to Emily West.
A key player in the Atlanta arts scene, Emily took on the directorship of Anne Irwin Fine Art in January of 2013. Emily came to the AIFA from her own highly-respected business, Emily Amy Gallery, which operated on Atlanta’s eclectic Westside from 2007-2012.
Emily is well versed in both art history and the fine arts by means of her education in the United States and abroad at institutions including Vanderbilt, Harvard, and the University of Georgia. After completing her Master’s degree in 20th century American Art at the UGA, Emily accepted a job at one of Atlanta’s longest-standing galleries and quickly became one of the youngest gallery directors in Atlanta. Emily is passionate about the local arts scene as well as contemporary art on a national and international level.
Emily is married to Alex West, one of the co-founder’s of Wonderroot, a non-profit community arts center in East Atlanta, whose mission is to unite artists and community to inspire positive social change. Together, Emily and Alex are deeply involved in local arts organizations including but not limited to: the High Museum of Art, the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, ArtsATL, and Wonderroot. Emily and Alex reside in Buckhead with their two daughters, Maisie and Millie.
Has it been a smooth road?
It was certainly hard to close my gallery, Emily Amy Gallery after it’s five-year tenure. That said, it taught me so much that has impacted the way that I do business at Anne Irwin Fine Art!
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Anne Irwin Fine Art – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Anne Irwin Fine Art was founded in 1985 by artist Anne Irwin. Over twenty five years later, the Miami Circle gallery is one of the Southeast’s most highly regarded destinations for collecting fine art, representing over 40 emerging and mid-career contemporary artists from all over the U.S. Our work spans a variety of genres and mediums, enabling us to meet the needs of a diverse clientele, but is held together by our artists’ shared competence and commitment to work that is visually stimulating and uplifting.
Our clients appreciate our warm, un-intimidating environment, our regular, Friday night exhibitions, and an ever-rotating inventory that allows collectors to view new work and stay on top of trends in the market. It is our goal to ensure that collectors, designers, and consultants alike consider our professionalism, client care, and devotion to our trade unmatched.
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There is so much opportunity in Atlanta for young people to do wonderful things, in the arts and beyond. The city is very welcoming to newcomers as well–you can always find your place.
Contact Info:
- Address: 690 Miami Circle NE #150 Atlanta, GA 30324
- Website: http://anneirwinfineart.com
- Phone: 404-467-1200
- Email: staff@anneirwinfineart.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneirwinfineart/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.irwinfineart
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