NOT YOUR TYPICAL ADVISORY.

  • Photo by the Wall Muse, deinstallation of Anselm Kiefer work

    There are plenty of places where you can buy art. There are even more “curators” out there. Very few have the robust knowledge and experience that you’ll find working with The Wall Muse.

    The Wall Muse has spent decades working with some of the largest museums, galleries and collectors in the world.

  • Whether you need market advice, are looking for the perfect artwork for you, or want to build a complete collection, we’ve got you.

    Our service is second to none, and our experience has prepared us to support collectors and artists every step of the way. Whether it’s navigating purchasing, customs, shipping, museum loans, custom framing, legal documents and beyond, we’ve got you covered.

    While others disappear as soon as the check clears, The Wall Muse is with you from start to finish, with clear and transparent communication.

  • Photo by the Wall Muse, art handlers deinstalling painting, Ed Paschke, 'feme noir' in background

    Let The Wall Muse help you navigate collecting art at whatever level you're at. Whether you have clear collecting goals, just need to find a work that you love to fill a certain space, or you just want to learn something new.

    We're here to make the journey fun, easy and fit your needs. No pressure. No Stress. No BS.

Meet The Wall Muse

  • Shelley - CEO & Principal

    Before establishing The Wall Muse, Shelley spent decades working in museums, galleries, and universities. She began her career as a museum registrar for institutions like The Palm Springs Art Museum and the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

    As Regional Director for the Midwest for a secondary market gallery, Shelley regularly made millions of dollars of profit in art sales and negotiated complex contracts, consignment agreements, and insurance documents. Shelley's comprehensive expertise in the business side of the art world informs how she approaches every relationship with the collectors and artists she works with.

  • The Wall Muse founder, Shelley with artist Brochevski

    What Drives Me:

    I started The Wall Muse, because I was sick of watching large galleries, auction houses and dealers screw over the artists and collectors that they serve.

    I believe that art is for everyone, and everyone should have equal access to guidance and advisory services, no matter what their budget.

    As a collector, I am also passionate about serving artists, and providing financial, registrarial, and educational services to support career growth.

  • Career Highlights

    Directed initial inventory of historic Eero Saarinen’s, “Miller House & Garden” as the property’s first collections Manager

    Invited to speak at Fallingwater’s 75th Anniversary Symposium: Private Domains / Public Display: The Modern House

    Successfully repatriated a sacred object from a museum collection to the Pueblo of San Felipe in New Mexico

    Found complete donor support for the purchase, travel, and conservation of several artworks into museum collections

    Safely shipped artworks in wild situations like a large marble sculpture up a mountain, with a helicopter

    Organized exhibitions like, “Back Home Again (in Indiana