Whitney Modern is Silicon Valley's Contemporary Fine Art Gallery
Whitney Modern is Silicon Valley's newest contemporary fine art gallery. We are committed to engaging the community through the creative experience by showcasing thought provoking collectible works of art from internationally recognized, mid-career and emerging contemporary fine artists. Collectors and art enthusiasts will find Whitney Modern a place for inspiration, conversation and discovery, located on the second floor mezzanine of the historic Templeman building (1921) in the heart of downtown Los Gatos.
Whitney Modern offers an unparalleled upstairs exhibition space, qualified art consultation services for established and new collectors, and professional promotion of fine art. Presenting energetic exhibition schedules that introduce the Silicon Valley to the forefront of the contemporary art scene, Whitney Modern has created a space that instigates a creative response to the most analytically-minded, technologically-driven slice of the world.
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Keywords: Contemporary art; Fine Art; Modern Art; Art; Art Gallery;
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
September 2016
What is your primary product or service?
Museum quality contemporary fine art including paintings, monotypes, etchings, sculpture, photography, hand crafted furniture, and mixed media works from established mid-career artists.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I spent the past 25 years working in the Silicon Valley High Tech industry as a marketing specialist while being married to a working artists for nearly 30 years. Through my husband's art career, I have developed many friendships and acquaintances in the art world, both with artists and dealers. I have watched the art market change dramatically over the years and always dreamed of owning and directing my own contemporary fine art gallery.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
One of the most important aspects of running an art gallery is the relationship between the gallery and the represented artists. I feel being married to a successful working artist for so many years gives me a unique perspective to the art gallery business, not only from a business angle but from the perspective of the artists. I feel I understand and relate to artists in a way that many art dealers may not. Among many other attributes, I like to think we are an extremely "artist friendly" gallery.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location with no immediate plans to open another. We do however plan to expand our "online" presence and develop our art staging and consulting business which would often take place outside of the gallery,
Provide detailed directions to your location
24 N Santa Cruz Ave. Upstairs on the 2nd Floor above Gallery 24. In the heart of downtown Los Gatos between W. Main St and Elm St. Directly across the street from the Apple Store.
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa Discover Mastercard Cash Check
Which areas do you service?
Northern California greater Bay Area
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Suzanne Whitney-Smedt
What are your hours of operation?
Mon closed,
Tues-Fri 10:00a-5:30pm,
Sat 10:00a-5:00pm,
Sun 11:00am-3:00pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Someone who routinely returns to the gallery and takes the time to enjoy the rotating art exibits
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
What if the Hokey Pokey is really what it's all about?