Art Exchange Staff
Kristin Meyer, Art Consultant:
Principal, The Art Exchange
Kristin joined The Art Exchange team in 2006 as the sole principal. Having grown up in Upper Arlington, Kristin returned in 2005 from Manhattan, where she enjoyed an exciting career in the arts. There she worked in the Impressionist and Modern Art Department at Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg, International Auctioneers. Kristin helped facilitate the sale of many important works while with Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg, including her favorite, an Ernst Kirchner wood bust which was sold to The National Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Kristin later moved on to work as the Assistant Director for ADF International, a dealer of German Expressionist, Modern, and Contemporary works, as well as ancient Egyptian, Sumerian, and Assyrian antiquities. While at ADF International, Kristin worked closely with a top Manhattan commercial and residential real estate developer, gaining knowledge regarding architecture, building materials, and reading and understanding blueprints. Given Kristin’s vast areas of expertise over the years, she brings the keen ability to mix different media within spaces, creating a unique and sophisticated environment for the client. Kristin is a member of The Columbus Museum of Art and The Wexner Center for the Arts, as well as a member of GenArts in New York City. Kristin has enjoyed rediscovering Columbus and looks forward to continuing the amazing tradition of excellence, for which The Art Exchange is known.
2001 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art History & Photography, Ohio University
2000 Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London
Kristin@theartexchangeltd.com
Mary Klie, Gallery Manager/Art Consultant:
Mary is the newest team member of The Art Exchange. Her work experience stems from many galleries and arts organizations in New York including The School of Visual Arts Museum and Gallery, Tribeca Film Center and Film Festival as well as the established Zwirner and Wirth Gallery. From 2004 to 2006 she was the Operations Coordinator for the chic boutique hotel firm André Balazs Properties which allowed her to spend quality time in Miami and LA, thus grasp the exciting world of property development. After nearly 5 years in New York Mary relocated back to Columbus and worked in the Exhibitions Department at The Wexner Center for the Arts as a Curatorial Assistant.
Now with The Art Exchange, Mary is thrilled to combine her corporate and arts experiences. She proudly cultivates the gallery’s mission to keep quality art in the public eye. Visitors and clients will feel secure with Mary’s professionalism, enthusiasm and unbiased approach to art.
2002 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting and Sculpture, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
2004 Masters of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
mary@theartexchangeltd.com
Marjie Coopersmith, Art Consultant:
Founder, The Art Exchange
As a founding partner of The Art Exchange, Marjie’s unique focus within the firm involves marketing and client development. Over the years, she has worked with varying groups of clients, supplying art to all types of institutions, including corporate offices, academic institutions, medical campuses, and retail establishments throughout the Midwest.
Marjie has a degree in Art Education and began her career as an art teacher in the Upper Arlington Schools. As The Art Exchange grew in the 1970’s and 1980’s, Marjie added to her skill set by taking post-graduate studies in fiber, sculpture and textile arts. She has continued her informal education by attending art shows and exhibitions throughout the country. In addition, she remains involved in the Collector’s Forum at The Columbus Museum of Art, and the Director’s Circle at the Wexner Center.
Marjie believes that the critical delivery of her services is dependent upon carefully understanding the needs of her clients and translating that knowledge into a selection of art works reflecting each client’s desire. Her training and experiences through the years have helped her in this capacity.
1965 Bachelor of Science, Art Education, The Ohio State University
Fran Rothman, Art Consultant:
Founder, The Art Exchange
As the other founding partner of The Art Exchange, Fran has been involved in all aspects of the growth and development of the firm. Fran’s client experience and interaction have been extremely broad, encompassing major corporate clients, academic institutions, medical institutions, and hotel and hospitality industry clients throughout the country. As The Art Exchange evolved, Fran’s strong organizational skills and attention to detail helped balance and guide the company’s growth.
Fran prides herself on maximizing the delivery of art within each client’s budget. Her ability to match artwork to budgets creates significant “value” added for the firm’s clients and complements her excellent “eye” for selection and placement of art within complex institutional settings.
She is a member of the Collector’s Forum at The Columbus Museum of Art, and the Director’s Circle at The Wexner Center.
1964 Bachelor of Science, Education, The Ohio State University
fran@theartexchangeltd.com
Jillian A. Farley, Art Consultant:
Jillian was greatly influenced by her mother’s work as an artist. After graduating with a major in Art History she went on to become Assistant Director at Turner and Runyan Contemporary Gallery in Dallas, Texas. Upon returning to Columbus, Jillian followed her passion for the arts and joined The Art Exchange.
She continues to stay connected to the arts by serving on the board at Roy G. Biv Gallery. Jillian is a member of the Columbus Arts Marketing Association.
1999 Bachelor of Arts, Art History, The Ohio State University
Jillian@theartexchangeltd.com
Shauna Lehman, Art Consultant:
Shauna has been a strong member of The Art Exchange team for eighteen years, beginning in 1988. Her background in art history, interior design, and space planning gives her the skills and knowledge to provide excellent art consulting services to her large clientele. While Shauna attended Denison University, she interned with the New York City Arts Program under the direction of Jeffrey Rosen Interiors. Following graduation, she worked with Findley Kohler Interiors of Columbus before joining The Art Exchange. Shauna is involved with Museum Associates, the young professionals group at The Columbus Museum of Art.
1987 Bachelor of Arts, Art History, English Literature, Denison University
