The Gallery Direct team is a group of passionate people on a mission to bring the best of the art world straight to our customers.
Co-Founder & CEO
Meet the visionary behind Gallery Direct, Joseph Garcia. As a life-long entrepreneur, running a business is second nature to Joe. The success of Gallery Direct is a direct result of his solid business acumen, relentless passion for art, intuitive sense of marketing trends, and relentless work ethic. Under Joe’s leadership, Gallery Direct has evolved from a startup into a disruptive force in the art and content world, earning numerous industry accolades.
Favorite Artwork: Graffiti Wall II by Sarah Abbott
Inspiration: Joe’s inspiration comes from watching and playing a part in seeing young people develop.
Co-Founder And Director Of Design
Our master curator, Nick Nichols, has more than 20 years of experience in the art publishing industry. Along with hand selecting our artists and images with his well-trained eye, Nick ensures that all business relationships reach their fullest potential.
Favorite Artwork: Nick is uniquely drawn to each piece. He doesn’t just view art, he interacts with it, drawing inspiration and being influenced by each piece in ways he hadn’t imagined.
Inspiration: There’s nothing better than working with such a talented group of artists. Being an artist can be a difficult career path. Nick enjoys helping them succeed.
Senior Vice President, Experience
Mary Arendes is the driving force behind our excellent end-to-end customer and employee practices. Her Six Sigma- and Prosci-certified business management skills ensure your experience with Gallery Direct is always flawless.
Favorite Artwork: Kanji II by Darvin Jones
Inspiration: Mary loves to see the art rolling off the printers. Like Veruca Salt, she wants it all!
