filling spaces with intention
We believe art deepens the narrative of every space it inhabits.
Ryan Art Advisory helps clients cultivate contemporary art collections defined by intention, relevance, and cultural impact. Through close collaboration and strong connections within the global art ecosystem, we offer access to exceptional works and strategic curatorial guidance. Our services span education, sourcing, acquisition, curation, and installation, ensuring cohesive and meaningful collections. We curate exhibitions in nontraditional environments to broaden engagement with contemporary art.
ryan campBell | Founder
Ryan Campbell is the founder and principal of Ryan Art Advisory, working at the intersection of artists, galleries, and collectors shaping today’s cultural record. She connects clients directly to the artists and ideas defining this moment, creating immersive art experiences with lasting impact.
Working with clients internationally, Ryan travels extensively for art fairs, exhibitions, and studio visits—designing tailored, high-touch experiences that offer both access and perspective. Her close relationships with leading galleries and artists’ studios provide entry to primary market opportunities, private viewings, and works rarely seen publicly.
With over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Ryan has led art programs for hotels worldwide—developing collections that are both culturally resonant and operationally seamless, from concept through installation.
Her career began at Sotheby’s, establishing a connoisseurial foundation that continues to guide her approach. She studied Art History and Studio Art at Vanderbilt University, directed the Sarratt Gallery, and held a role at the National Museum of Women in the Arts—experiences that bridge scholarship with practice.
Ryan partners with private, corporate, and hospitality clients, advising across acquisition, curation, and long-term collection development with clarity, access, and intention.
laura martin | advisor
Laura Martin brings over a decade of experience across the global contemporary art market. Her background is distinguished by a fluency across both the primary and secondary markets—allowing her to guide collectors with a comprehensive, data- informed, and forward-looking perspective.
Laura began her career at Christie's in New York, working within the Post-War and Contemporary department during a period of historic market growth. She contributed to major auctions, supporting consignments that achieved record-breaking results and developing expertise in valuation, market dynamics, and high-stakes transactions.
Most recently, Laura served as Associate Director of Collector Sales at Artsy. There she advised a global network of collectors and developed a particular focus on emerging and mid-career artists, tracking early market signals, identifying breakout talent, and guiding collectors toward works with long-term cultural and market relevance.
As a qualified appraiser, Laura provides USPAP-compliant valuations for insurance, estate planning, charitable donation, and collection management. Her appraisal work is grounded in rigorous market analysis, leveraging auction data, private sales comparables, and institutional context to deliver accurate, defensible valuations.
Laura holds a B.A. in Art History from Chapman University and an M.A. in the Modern and Contemporary Art Market from Christie’s Education.
Brittany VanDerHoeven |
Director of Visual Communications
Brittany VanderHoeven is a graphic designer and visual storyteller with over eight years of experience in the arts, and more than 15 years of leadership experience in the high-end fashion industry. A graduate with honors, she has combined her artistic sensibility and editorial expertise to develop refined visual communications, including leading the design and production of a 300+ page art book, managing a team of designers to deliver a cohesive, research-driven final product. Her work reflects a deep understanding of visual culture, storytelling, and strategic presentation.
Brittany’s approach merges creativity with technology. She leverages AI tools and emerging digital strategies to accelerate project timelines, elevate design quality, and craft materials that communicate complex narratives with clarity and impact. From curated exhibition materials to marketing decks for collectors and institutions, her work ensures every visual element supports a thoughtful, cohesive story.
Beyond the arts, Brittany has a proven track record of managing large-scale operations and teams of up to 80+ people in luxury industries. She has overseen multi-million- dollar projects, designed high-impact visual displays to engage clients, developed award-winning operational materials, and implemented branding strategies recognized for excellence across global businesses. This combination of artistic insight, technological fluency, and operational expertise positions her to manage large, complex projects with precision, creativity, and a strategic eye for detail.
