Established in 1994, the Duane Reed Gallery in St. Louis represents internationally recognized, contemporary artists in the fields of painting, photography, glass, ceramics, fiber, wood and sculpture. Shortly after opening under the directorship of Duane Reed, the gallery rose to national status with special recognition for its expertise in contemporary glass art and mixed media.

After six years in the Central West End, the gallery moved to an expansive 5,000 sq. ft. destination space adjacent to the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Hotel and the Ivey-Selkirk auction house in the prestigious Clayton neighborhood of St. Louis. The area boosts a thriving, sophisticated art scene including numerous arts institutions and famous public art installations.

Considered one of St. Louis' premiere fine art galleries, as well as a major force in the national art market, the gallery's knowledgeable staff focus on both the presentation of established artists as well as the education and assistance to collectors, curators and those interested in contemporary art.

The gallery's worldwide activities include extensive participation in numerous international art exhibitions such as: the Sculpture, Objects and Functional Art (SOFA) Shows held each year in Chicago and New York; Art Palm Beach, the Palm Springs International Art Show, Town & Country Art Exposition in Palm Beach, FL and the Dallas International Art Fair in Texas.

The Duane Reed Gallery showcases works by well-known established artists from around the globe including, Dale Chihuly, Rudy Autio, Michael Eastman, Jenny Pohlman & Sabrina Knowles, Joseph Piccillo, Marvin Lipofsky and Mary Giles.

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Duane Reed, Owner and Founder, opened the gallery in his name in 1994 where he was represented a number highly successful contemporary artists including: Dale Chihuly, Albert Paley, Wendell Castle, Dante Marioni, Marcia Myers, Bennett Bean, Rudy Autio and others. He has over 18 years of professional experience in the art world and is nationally regarded as an expert in multi-media art with a particular focus on glass art. Duane is highly regarded for his passionate commitment to the representation of national and international artists with special attention to introducing select artists working in fiber, glass and ceramics. Exemplary of his expertise, Duane has curated over 300 exhibitions both at his gallery as well as others and has lectured on a variety of art topics. Reed received a B. A. from William Jewel College in 1978; a small liberal arts college just outside of Kansas City as well as attending Harlaxton College in England in 1977. Duane Reed has included membership with the Renwick Gallery Caucus, The Mint Museum's Founder's Circle, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, American Craft Council, AIDA (Association of Israeli Decorative Arts), and the St. Louis Gallery Association.

Gabrielle Schaefer Naus, Gallery Director, received her undergraduate degrees in Art History and Fine Art from The George Washington University and subsequently completed post graduate work at the Organization of American States' Art Museum of the Americas as well as the Guarisco Gallery in Georgetown. Gabrielle specializes in Northern Renaissance, Northern Baroque, and Spanish Art with an emphasis on painting and drawing. After Washington D.C., Gabrielle returned to St. Louis in 2005 to complete an internship with Duane Reed Gallery and quickly became the Gallery Director. Naus brings to the gallery a unique combination of art expertise and global perspective, the latter of which she gained while living in Mexico City for five years. She is currently completing her graduate degree in Education at Fontbonne University.

Merrill Strauss, Art Consultant, works directly with curators and collectors offering art consulting and sales assistance with special attention on education the buyer throughout the acquisition and curatorial process. Strauss handles the art consultation during the gallery's exhibitions at SOFA Chicago and New York and other national shows. Before joining Duane Reed Gallery in 1996, Merrill gained valuable creative and business experience in a wide variety of industries including: interior design, public relations, marketing/sales, and business. Merrill is an advocate for the arts and culture in St. Louis with leadership roles on various committees including: Lucky Lane Nursery School, Women's Division of Jewish Federation, Dance St. Louis, FOCUS St. Louis and Temple Israel.