YOU BELONG WITH Great Art

Joan Mitchell, Sunflower

Art is powerful, and surrounding yourself with art you love brings meaning to your life. As a museum strategist turned art advisor, I help people trust their instincts and make bold choices when buying art. All my life, I’ve been motivated by the certainty that we need art. It connects us to our shared humanity, and moves us to think, feel, and act more courageously. And I've seen firsthand how art-filled spaces spark thought, creativity, and connection.

Why Art in Residence? My career began at an artist residency center just outside San Francisco, where artists lived and created in nature, adjacent to one of the world’s great cities. That experience cemented my belief that engaging with artists—and living with art—is good for the soul.

I bring art world expertise and a warm, personal approach to helping you find art you love. Along the way, I aspire to champion talented artists, bring art into more people’s lives, and honor the irrepressible human drive to create—something that is, quite simply, miraculous.

Image: Joan Mitchell, Sunflowers (detail)

Painting of a woman sitting in a yellow chair, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a light yellow dress, in a bright setting with green foliage in the background.

ART ADVISORY Services

Art in Residence partners with individuals and businesses to develop a vision and approach to collecting, acquire original art, and commission new work.

Whether you’re searching for one perfect piece or ready to build a collection over time, we'll collaborate on a learning journey to discover great artists and find quality work that is meaningful, original, and speaks directly to you. Services include:

  • Art Style & Needs Assessment

  • Art Sourcing & Curation

  • Refining Existing Collections

  • Art Scouting & Learning Tours

  • Art Collection Planning

  • Site-Specific Commissions

  • “In the contemporary art world where so much is opaque and intimidating, Laura is authentic and supportive—guided by a love of art and a true desire to share it with others.”

    — Kim, Orinda

  • “Laura has incredible taste and a great eye. She also has a unique ability to guide her clients while really listening to their wants and needs.”

    — Johanna, Mill Valley

  • “Laura makes the process of looking at art interesting and fun. She has helped me trust my instincts, buy adventurous work, and install it in ways that really enhance our home.”

    — Rebecca, San Rafael