Galerie Myrtis is an emerging blue-chip gallery and art advisory specializing in twentieth and twenty-first-century American art with a focus on work created by African American and African Diasporic artists. Established in 2006, Galerie Myrtis stands as a pivotal institution in the landscape of American art, guided by the visionary leadership of its owner and founding director, Dr. Myrtis Bedolla.
The gallery opened its doors to utilize the visual arts to raise awareness for artists who deserve recognition for their contributions in artistically portraying our cultural, social, historical, and political landscapes; and to recognize art movements that paved the way for freedom of artistic expression.
Throughout its history, Galerie Myrtis has remained committed to providing a platform for artists who challenge stereotypes and foster dialogue on race, identity, and social justice. Dr. Myrtis Bedolla’s leadership continues to shape the gallery’s trajectory, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of contemporary art discourse for years to come.
The gallery represents a diverse roster of emerging to established artists who have achieved regional, national, and international acclaim. Their works have been featured in many important museum exhibitions and prominent art fairs, such as those held at the, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.; California African American Museum, Los Angeles, CA; Charles Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit, MI, Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE; Museum of the African Diaspora, San Franciso, CA; Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park, KS; The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD, 59th Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy; and 15th Dakar Biennale, Dakar, Senegal.