Meet the Staff
DAN, GALLERY OWNER
Phoenix owner and an art collector in his own right, Dan is excited to bring art to historic Downtown Lawrence. His restored art deco building at 825 Mass is the perfect place to showcase over 500 artists. His love of art and design is reflected in this welcoming space. In his spare time Dan enjoys travel, adventure, and good food!
ROCHELLE, DIRECTOR
Rochelle has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pittsburg State University with an emphasis in Painting & Sculpture and a minor in Color Theory. She and her husband, Curtis, have lived in Lawrence since 2000. They have 2 boys, Conner is a Junior and Carson is a Sophomore, both at KU. Rochelle finds it an exciting honor to serve as Director at The Phoenix Gallery. She strives to cultivate relationships with the artists and the customers who make Phoenix Gallery an important facet in the jewel that is Downtown Lawrence.
HARRY, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Harry is a lifelong Lawrence resident and artist of many things. He works primarily in ceramics and sculpture, but has more recently delved into mixed media and 2D artwork. When he's not at the Phoenix Gallery, you can find him caring for his large houseplant collection, working on his art, or reading at home with his beloved dog, Oslo. His background knowledge in the arts makes him perfect for helping you make the oh-so difficult decision of what piece to take home with you!
Marissa grew up in Marysville, KS. She graduated from KU in a with a degree in Illustration & Animation, as well as a minor in creative writing. Her favorite thing about working at the Phoenix Gallery is being able to work surrounded by a wide variety of artwork every day. In her free time, Marissa likes to go hiking, spend time with her friends, and read.
Noah, a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, received his B.S. in Microbiology from KU and has been in Lawrence ever since. He handles the behind-the-scenes logistics of the Phoenix Gallery, spending most of his time here in our basement (sorry, Noah!) While his artistic proclivities tend towards the literary, if you want some fun facts about vitreous enamel or a primer on some of the crunchiest words in the art world, (craquelure, triptych marquetry, nacreous, intarsia) Noah's your man!
Sofia, originally from Shawnee, KS, graduated with a degree in Communications Journalism. Her favorite thing about working at the Phoenix Gallery is discovering new artists and having to educate others on them and their artwork. In her free time, you can find Sofia working on a new crochet project, reading, or spending time with friends and family.
Hayden, originally from Wichita, Kansas, is majoring in Animation at KU. Hayden focuses on capturing movement and drawing people in their art. Passionate about learning, he is always looking to expand his understanding of the world. When not working at the gallery, Hayden enjoys soaking up the atmosphere at home and spending time with his loved ones.
Jewel is from Baldwin City, KS, which is where her love for art and painting first blossomed. She started with murals in her hometown and continues with portraits here in Lawrence! She is currently studying Visual Arts at KU with a minor in Art History. Alongside painting, Jewel loves exercising her creativity with crocheting, journaling, fashion, and more. She also loves chatting, so come on by and say hi!
Charlotte, born and raised in Lawrence, KS, is a student at KU, majoring in Visual Art and minoring in Art History. Stop by the Phoenix Gallery and she'll tell you all about the fun and funky artwork we have! When she is not working, you can find her shopping for clothes, listening to her favorite tunes, and probably drinking a matcha latte.
Reese, originally from Wichita, KS is now currently majoring in Visual Communications at KU. Reese loves keeping an eye out for many different kinds of creative visuals to inspire her own work. When she's not at the Phoenix Gallery, you can find her at home stuck in a fantasy book, binging a new show, or walking around Downtown Lawrence with her friends.
Kyli, originally from Wichita, KS relocated to Lawrence to study Art History at KU. She is passionate about engaging people with art and seeking out beautiful things that make everyday life a little brighter. When she isn't working, you can find her reading, baking or watching a movie!
Haley, originally from Oskaloosa, KS, earned her BFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. She brings a deep love of visual storytelling to her work and is most at home with an oil brush or sketchbook in hand. Outside the Phoenix Gallery, Haley plays in a community band and is always exploring new corners of music, art, and film. She shares her space (and often her lap) with her Siamese cat named 1992 Buick LeSabre.