Profile On Gallery
Central Owner Bess Sanders
Bess McFadden Sanders is a native Texan, born and raised in
Dallas. She has been residing in Pine Bluff and Hot Springs,
Arkansas most of her adult life.
Bess Sanders is a collector of art and owner of Gallery Central. She was
appointed by Governor Mike Huckabee to the Arkansas Humanities Commission
Arkansas Arts Council. Senator Tim Hutchison also appointed Mrs.
Sanders to represent the State of Arkansas on the Millennium Committee for
Friends of Art and Preservation of the Embassies. She also serves on the
boards of the Arkansas Chapter for the National Museum for Women in the
Arts in Washington, D.C. and the Mid-America Arts Alliance. In Hot Springs, Mrs.
Sanders serves on boards for the Garland County Economic Development
Corporation, Garvan Woodland Gardens and the Arts Cooperative Team that
promotes the performing and visual arts organizations.
A Gallery Owner’s
Perspective On Collecting Art
On the walls of Gallery Central I hang art that I love and would enjoy on
the walls of my home or in my office. It is easy to sell art when you
personally have a love of the work and also respect the artists. People
who visit Gallery Central represent a diverse profile of interests and
collector. Some have quite an extensive collection of art while others
are only beginning to appreciate and purchase pieces for their home and
office.
It is very rewarding to be a part of the selection process
and see individuals get excited over an artist and their art.
Many couples or individuals come in just browsing. After
visiting with them you discover that they want to start collecting art,
but are unsure what they like or how to choose their first piece.
It’s like taking that first step. Once you’ve done it, you are
hooked. Art is what you like or what pleases you. Does
it make you happy or remember a wonderful experience you had, or maybe
even a place you’ve visited and captured in your mind? Art
defines your space and separates your life experiences and tastes from
others. Everyone can have rooms of furniture and accessories,
but only you can individualize your home with art. I can always go
into someone’s home and learn more about that person by observing the art
hanging on their walls than I can by exchanging conversation.
Don’t be afraid to purchase a piece. Start small, not
only in size but money, thus allowing room for growth and awareness.
Once comfortable with your selections you can expand your appreciation and
collection. Even though we often have a particular place to hang a
painting, one should try to purchase art for art sake. Your
paintings can then be moved within your home. I enjoy
rearranging my art to see the pieces in different light and surroundings.
I am available to visit your home and bring art to your home.
Until you actually see a work of art in the environment where it will be
placed, it is difficult to fully appreciate the work. It never fails
that after I have arranged my art that a frequent guest in my home will
inevitably ask if something is new.
Expand your interests and add dimension to your life by
including wonderful paintings, pottery and sculpture in your daily
surroundings. I welcome you to Gallery Central and look forward to
helping you define your taste and decorate your home and office.
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