Art + Artisans is for the forward thinkers who want to see the possibility and impact art has on a space. We partner with our clients to develop and execute an art plan that does more than just put art on the walls — it expresses the client’s story, attracts like-minded visitors, and creates an experience where people genuinely want to spend time. We are an extension of our client’s team and bring innovative solutions paired with expert execution to every project, no matter how small or complex it may be.
About Us
A Well-Connected Team
We draw on 20+ years of connections with artists across the country and combine it with the latest artist research to deliver truly extraordinary results.
What We Value
Excellence
We are committed to delivering extraordinary results with expert execution — on time and within budget. We instill confidence and excitement, and make the process easy and fun for our clients.
Building Positive Relationships
We prioritize client needs above all else and bring customized art options and expert management to every project. We get to know our clients, artists and partners to build trust and lasting relationships. Your success is our success.
Teamwork
We have an outrageously creative and driven team. Our strengths are a result of our diverse professional backgrounds and wide range of experiences. We consider ourselves an extension of our client’s team and use a collaborative approach to create meaningful experiences.
Our Purpose
Art + Artisans creates a customized experience that connects people, sparks joy, and strengthens community through art.
Meet Our Team
Art + Artisans brings together an outrageously creative team. Our strengths are a result of our diverse professional backgrounds and wide range of experience. In addition to our expertise in the art world and every aspect of the art procurement and installation process, we are also interior designers, graphic designers, and PMP certified project managers. This allows us to excel at a full range of projects. We collaborate with architecture and design team, GCs, project managers and any other project consultants to ensure your art installation is on time, on budget, and as planned.
Art is powerful. It brings us great joy to develop an art plan that we know will deliver a space where people love to spend time. Providing this WOW factor to our clients is our passion and our commitment. We care deeply for the success of your project and deliver results that add value and recognition to your company.
In 2002, Jennifer established Art + Artisans out of her home office. One year later, her mother Debbie joined her in business and together, they gradually grew the company — expanding their artist database and taking on larger and larger projects. Over 20 years later, Art + Artisans is now known as a well-respected art consulting firm that serves clients across the country.
Jennifer’s art consulting career began when a friend approached her with an opportunity to represent her Houston gallery to a growing Austin market. Jennifer began to fully immerse herself into the Texas art scene, getting to know as many artists and visiting as many studios as possible. As she expanded her network and knowledge, she also dedicated herself to understanding the process and style of each individual artist so she could make stronger connections for her clients.
Fast forward to today, Jennifer leads the Art + Artisans team, providing the most innovative art solutions with expert execution for clients in Texas and beyond. She has helped hundreds of companies, developers, commercial property owners, universities, and healthcare facilities use art to differentiate their space, stand out from their competitors, and attract their ideal employees, tenants, and clients.
Jennifer is happily married, has two energetic and creative tweens (that still happen to love their parents), and a dog and cat whose personalities and relationship closely resembles that of Garfield and Odie.
It’s hard to believe that I have now been art consulting in the commercial real estate community for 24 years. When I started, people just wanted art that was pretty and matched the furniture. The understanding of what art brings to a project has evolved so much since then and its impact within a space remains invaluable.
Art is simply powerful. It brings energy, excitement, and uniqueness to an environment. Without it, cities, buildings, and the places we visit every day would just feel homogenous. They would have no character. Art is what connects us with our surroundings and with each other. Now more than ever, I believe the stories and experiences that art brings is what truly enables human connection. To this day, I still love seeing the reactions of new art being installed and witnessing the many meaningful interactions that unfold because of it.
Art That Connects +
I’ve always had a deep admiration for color and form.
Jennifer Brener Seay
Founder & CEO
In 2002, Jennifer established Art + Artisans out of her home office. One year later, her mother Debbie joined her in business and together, they gradually grew the company — expanding their artist database and taking on larger and larger projects. Over 20 years later, Art + Artisans is now known as a well-respected art consulting firm that serves clients across the country.
Jennifer’s art consulting career began when a friend approached her with an opportunity to represent her Houston gallery to a growing Austin market. Jennifer began to fully immerse herself into the Texas art scene, getting to know as many artists and visiting as many studios as possible. As she expanded her network and knowledge, she also dedicated herself to understanding the process and style of each individual artist so she could make stronger connections for her clients.
Fast forward to today, Jennifer leads the Art + Artisans team, providing the most innovative art solutions with expert execution for clients in Texas and beyond. She has helped hundreds of companies, developers, commercial property owners, universities, and healthcare facilities use art to differentiate their space, stand out from their competitors, and attract their ideal employees, tenants, and clients.
Jennifer is happily married, has two energetic and creative tweens (that still happen to love their parents), and a dog and cat whose personalities and relationship closely resembles that of Garfield and Odie.
It’s hard to believe that I have now been art consulting in the commercial real estate community for 24 years. When I started, people just wanted art that was pretty and matched the furniture. The understanding of what art brings to a project has evolved so much since then and its impact within a space remains invaluable.
Art is simply powerful. It brings energy, excitement, and uniqueness to an environment. Without it, cities, buildings, and the places we visit every day would just feel homogenous. They would have no character. Art is what connects us with our surroundings and with each other. Now more than ever, I believe the stories and experiences that art brings is what truly enables human connection. To this day, I still love seeing the reactions of new art being installed and witnessing the many meaningful interactions that unfold because of it.
Art That Connects +
I’ve always had a deep admiration for color and form.
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Debbie Goldgar
Vice President
Before establishing the Houston office of Art + Artisans, Debbie worked for more than 20 years in advertising and media, helping clients establish and strengthen their brands. Naturally passionate about collecting her own art, when her daughter proposed starting an art consulting business together, it just made sense. All those years of being a marketing executive happened to serve as her most valuable asset to clients in this new space. Fast forward to now, with more than 15+ years as a consultant, she has developed an expansive network of artists and resources to enable clients to enhance their projects with artwork that fulfills their vision.
Growing up in Chicago and hating all the cold weather, I ended up in Austin at UT. After 30 years in marketing and advertising, I partnered with my daughter, Jennifer Seay, to create Art + Artisans. Twenty years later, I am so proud of this company and what it has accomplished for our clients.
In my free time, traveling is what I love most. My favorite spot of all is Italy where you are surrounded by art – whether in a museum or piazza. When travel is a possibility once more, I hope to see Florence again!
Art That Connects +
I love meeting the artist who has created the work. That makes a special connection for me.
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Before establishing the Houston office of Art + Artisans, Debbie worked for more than 20 years in advertising and media, helping clients establish and strengthen their brands. Naturally passionate about collecting her own art, when her daughter proposed starting an art consulting business together, it just made sense. All those years of being a marketing executive happened to serve as her most valuable asset to clients in this new space. Fast forward to now, with more than 15+ years as a consultant, she has developed an expansive network of artists and resources to enable clients to enhance their projects with artwork that fulfills their vision.
Growing up in Chicago and hating all the cold weather, I ended up in Austin at UT. After 30 years in marketing and advertising, I partnered with my daughter, Jennifer Seay, to create Art + Artisans. Twenty years later, I am so proud of this company and what it has accomplished for our clients.
In my free time, traveling is what I love most. My favorite spot of all is Italy where you are surrounded by art – whether in a museum or piazza. When travel is a possibility once more, I hope to see Florence again!
Art That Connects +
I love meeting the artist who has created the work. That makes a special connection for me.
Playing in studios as a child and inheriting her father’s art gallery as an adult, Inda grew up surrounded by art. With her innate love of design, she went on to become a Registered Interior Designer practicing with large interior firms as well as in-house with corporate clients. With Project Management experience in both Commercial Design and the Fine Art world, she has overseen some of Art + Artisans largest projects to date.
I deeply enjoy curating art packages with innovative ideas that differentiate our clients’ spaces and compliments their design vision. I’m a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) as well as LEED Accredited. My extensive community involvement has earned board seats with IIDA, TAID, and the title of IIDA TX|OK Chapter Volunteer of the Year.
Art That Connects +
Art that involves the viewer, pushing the boundaries of the piece outside of a square frame. Immersion, Technology heavy, and just anything that makes you uncomfortable at first. The weird stuff.
Inda Hahn, PMP, IIDA, LEED AP
Creative Director
Playing in studios as a child and inheriting her father’s art gallery as an adult, Inda grew up surrounded by art. With her innate love of design, she went on to become a Registered Interior Designer practicing with large interior firms as well as in-house with corporate clients. With Project Management experience in both Commercial Design and the Fine Art world, she has overseen some of Art + Artisans largest projects to date.
I deeply enjoy curating art packages with innovative ideas that differentiate our clients’ spaces and compliments their design vision. I’m a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) as well as LEED Accredited. My extensive community involvement has earned board seats with IIDA, TAID, and the title of IIDA TX|OK Chapter Volunteer of the Year.
Art That Connects +
Art that involves the viewer, pushing the boundaries of the piece outside of a square frame. Immersion, Technology heavy, and just anything that makes you uncomfortable at first. The weird stuff.
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Melissa Spence, WELL AP
Project Manager | Art Consultant
Melissa was born and raised in Orange County, Southern California. Then came marriage with her high school prom date and they decided to move out of state into Southern Oregon. Her family eventually found themselves in Austin—where they’ve been now for 15 years, raising their two beautiful children. She has a Bachelor of Art emphasizing in Graphic Design from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Melissa also has an Associates in Architectural Technology from Orange Coast College.
I’ve always been drawn to the art industry. I believe art takes people on journeys. People then connect if they find themselves on the same journey or intrigued, if it’s one entirely different from their own. My first career job was in design and color for an architectural firm. Since then, I’ve worked for an art publisher, a design studio for a home builder, and as an art consultant here at Art + Artisans.
Art That Connects +
Majoring in Art and Graphic Design in college, I have a love and connection with many different styles of art! Personally, in my own home, I have illustrations, abstract, impressionist, and coastal landscapes.
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Melissa was born and raised in Orange County, Southern California. Then came marriage with her high school prom date and they decided to move out of state into Southern Oregon. Her family eventually found themselves in Austin—where they’ve been now for 15 years, raising their two beautiful children. She has a Bachelor of Art emphasizing in Graphic Design from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Melissa also has an Associates in Architectural Technology from Orange Coast College.
I’ve always been drawn to the art industry. I believe art takes people on journeys. People then connect if they find themselves on the same journey or intrigued, if it’s one entirely different from their own. My first career job was in design and color for an architectural firm. Since then, I’ve worked for an art publisher, a design studio for a home builder, and as an art consultant here at Art + Artisans.
Art That Connects +
Majoring in Art and Graphic Design in college, I have a love and connection with many different styles of art! Personally, in my own home, I have illustrations, abstract, impressionist, and coastal landscapes.
In school, I always seemed to have this natural ability with art. It was the one thing I was good at, so of course I wanted to enhance those skills as I got older. In college, I started out at the Herron School of Art and Design to gather my basics in fine art and then switched to the Informatics School to learn more about digital art. I graduated with a bachelors in New Media Arts and Science through Indiana University. My first job out of college was in the signage industry – designing signs and physically making them. From there, I transitioned to project management in architectural signage. This all led me to where I am today – managing very creative and custom artwork.
It is important to make sure that all projects are being completed successfully, on time and on budget for everyone involved.
Art That Connects +
Abstract (watercolor). It leaves the storyline to be left up to the viewer. We all perceive things in different ways and abstract art has a way of leaving things up for discussion. I’m a listener, so I love hearing what other people think about different pieces of art.
Sarah Young, PMP
Project Manager | Art Consultant
In school, I always seemed to have this natural ability with art. It was the one thing I was good at, so of course I wanted to enhance those skills as I got older. In college, I started out at the Herron School of Art and Design to gather my basics in fine art and then switched to the Informatics School to learn more about digital art. I graduated with a bachelors in New Media Arts and Science through Indiana University. My first job out of college was in the signage industry – designing signs and physically making them. From there, I transitioned to project management in architectural signage. This all led me to where I am today – managing very creative and custom artwork.
It is important to make sure that all projects are being completed successfully, on time and on budget for everyone involved.
Art That Connects +
Abstract (watercolor). It leaves the storyline to be left up to the viewer. We all perceive things in different ways and abstract art has a way of leaving things up for discussion. I’m a listener, so I love hearing what other people think about different pieces of art.
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Emily Palmer
Project Manager | Art Consultant
Emily graduated from Savannah College Art & Design with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Painting and a minor in Art History. Her career in the art industry began at Christie’s Global Auctions in London, England. She was a senior client services representative and the associate valuer for the Classical Departments, which included Old Masters Painting, Drawings and Antiquities, books and manuscripts, and science and natural history.
Art holds a significant place in culture and society, and I have always been passionate about art. I always knew I wanted to grow a career in the art world as I enjoy helping others appreciate artwork and now help people acquire artwork. Having a job where I can combine creativity with business skills is always rewarding. As a consultant, I can guide clients in selecting artworks that resonate with them, enhancing their environment and personal experience. Additionally, supporting artists through collecting and appreciating their work contributes to the art community’s culture and growth. I started as an artist myself and now cherish the opportunity to meet and work with artists worldwide to create beautiful, impactful spaces.
Art That Connect +
I have always connected with the impressionist painting style because of it its ability to capture the essence of a moment in the changing world. The organic brush strokes, colors, connection to nature, and shift of perspective as always captivated me.
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Emily graduated from Savannah College Art & Design with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Painting and a minor in Art History. Her career in the art industry began at Christie’s Global Auctions in London, England. She was a senior client services representative and the associate valuer for the Classical Departments, which included Old Masters Painting, Drawings and Antiquities, books and manuscripts, and science and natural history.
Art holds a significant place in culture and society, and I have always been passionate about art. I always knew I wanted to grow a career in the art world as I enjoy helping others appreciate artwork and now help people acquire artwork. Having a job where I can combine creativity with business skills is always rewarding. As a consultant, I can guide clients in selecting artworks that resonate with them, enhancing their environment and personal experience. Additionally, supporting artists through collecting and appreciating their work contributes to the art community’s culture and growth. I started as an artist myself and now cherish the opportunity to meet and work with artists worldwide to create beautiful, impactful spaces.
Art That Connect +
I have always connected with the impressionist painting style because of it its ability to capture the essence of a moment in the changing world. The organic brush strokes, colors, connection to nature, and shift of perspective as always captivated me.
Zarina has been working at Art + Artisans since 2016. She studied Art History and Urban Planning at the University of Texas at Austin and loves working in client service and with the arts community. She focuses her efforts as a project manager on delivering well-researched projects with high attention to details and the ultimate goals of each space.
Growing up, I went to a lot of art museums; it was the first stop in every new city my family visited. But it wasn’t until I was studying urban planning and art history in college that I understood the impact and importance of art outside the museum. Finding a way to bring a space to life, and making it a positive, enriching environment through a well-curated art collection is such a rewarding experience for me. I love art that’s playful and colorful, but is still sleek and sophisticated. I love getting to work with artists, and helping them bring their ideas to life.
In my free time, when I’m not chasing after my rambunctious toddler, I love going on long drives with a good audiobook, exploring small town antique shops, and being in nature, especially near water.
Art That Connects +
I connect most with art that is colorful, and is a little bit of fun, but still looks kinda sleek and sophisticated.
Zarina Adams
Project Manager | Art Consultant
Zarina has been working at Art + Artisans since 2016. She studied Art History and Urban Planning at the University of Texas at Austin and loves working in client service and with the arts community. She focuses her efforts as a project manager on delivering well-researched projects with high attention to details and the ultimate goals of each space.
Growing up, I went to a lot of art museums; it was the first stop in every new city my family visited. But it wasn’t until I was studying urban planning and art history in college that I understood the impact and importance of art outside the museum. Finding a way to bring a space to life, and making it a positive, enriching environment through a well-curated art collection is such a rewarding experience for me. I love art that’s playful and colorful, but is still sleek and sophisticated. I love getting to work with artists, and helping them bring their ideas to life.
In my free time, when I’m not chasing after my rambunctious toddler, I love going on long drives with a good audiobook, exploring small town antique shops, and being in nature, especially near water.
Art That Connects +
I connect most with art that is colorful, and is a little bit of fun, but still looks kinda sleek and sophisticated.
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Andy Berkebile
Business Development
Andrea “Andy” Berkebile is an Accomplished Business Development Professional with a superior work ethic and a proven track record of selling and implementing a variety of service & product solutions.
Andy’s education, a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism, has been instrumental in setting the stage for her strong communication skills. The interview techniques she learned in college that have been most beneficial to her career in sales include; keeping up on current market trends, listening skills, asking open-ended questions, and being able to devise solutions displaying the benefits to clients.
Andy’s ability to develop new business, expand referral business and exceed sales goals is impressive and has inspired team members to also achieve long-term sales success.
I am known for my no-nonsense approach to generating new business & expanding sales using a consultative approach. I have hands-on experience selling and implementing art installation consulting services.
Art That Connects+
I enjoy art when it compliments and elevates the space. It’s extraordinary to see the impact and energy art can create in a room.
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Andy is a long-time Austin resident and has witnessed its growth over the years from a sleepy college and government town with just a handful of buildings flanking the downtown skyline into a big city with new towers and cranes transforming it into an architecturally vibrant city. Andy feels Austin’s small-town “cool” vibe is still ever-present, with many developments incorporating beloved structures and nature into their designs.
Andy graduated with a Broadcast Journalism Degree and gravitated toward a career in sales. She relies heavily on her communication skills to create lasting relationships with clients who trust that she understands and cares about their business goals. Her love for design led her to become a top-producing Sales Director for a nationally renowned Architecture & Design publication. Andy took her career to the next level when she joined a records management company where she designed storage solutions via space management, inspiring her to launch her own organizational and design business in 2016.
Longing to be a part of Austin’s cityscape transformation in a creative capacity, I joined Art + Artisans in April 2023 in a Business Development role. I am thrilled to be a part of a team responsible for curating unique art pieces to help my client’s projects stand out and make connections.
Art That Connects +
A city’s architectural skyline forms an intrinsic part of its identity and the identity of everyone living within that place. Like architecture, art, in all its mediums, tells a story. My passion is to communicate the client’s vision through customized art selections, which in turn attracts individuals to a building or space. Whether it’s a sculptural piece, an abstract painting, mural or framed photography, I love it all, especially how art engages and inspires the senses.
After paying her own way, Lyndee graduated from Texas Tech University with a B.A. in Public Relations and a minor in Business Administration. With a background in volunteer event coordinating and administrative assisting in the financial world, she steps eagerly into this new and creative work environment. Her dedicated enthusiasm for planning and marketing strategies helps support the business development of Art + Artisans.
Art connects communities to bring forth a common feeling or emotion. Art can be a simple way to brighten someone’s day. The way a splash of color illuminates a dim area and automatically draws people’s attention and lightens their mood, even if it’s just for a moment, is the power art can have within a space. It’s an honor to be a part of a company that brings that value to its customers.
Art That Connects +
I am drawn to art that is nature-inspired. Coming from the country, I find that particular art soothing to see within these city walls.
Lyndee Martin
Marketing & Administrative Associate
After paying her own way, Lyndee graduated from Texas Tech University with a B.A. in Public Relations and a minor in Business Administration. With a background in volunteer event coordinating and administrative assisting in the financial world, she steps eagerly into this new and creative work environment. Her dedicated enthusiasm for planning and marketing strategies helps support the business development of Art + Artisans.
Art connects communities to bring forth a common feeling or emotion. Art can be a simple way to brighten someone’s day. The way a splash of color illuminates a dim area and automatically draws people’s attention and lightens their mood, even if it’s just for a moment, is the power art can have within a space. It’s an honor to be a part of a company that brings that value to its customers.
Art That Connects +
I am drawn to art that is nature-inspired. Coming from the country, I find that particular art soothing to see within these city walls.
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WHAT MAKES US PLUS
The History of Art + Artisans
Jen and Debbie, 2004
Connections can be found in everything and the story of how Art + Artisans was formed is no exception.
To give you a little history on our history, and my connection to Austin and downtown, about 16 years ago I was sitting at the Brown Bar with my mom, waiting on a table at Gumbos.
We were drinking martinis and talking about what kind of business we could start together. At the time, I was a contract art consultant for a gallery based in Houston. She was an avid art collector working in marketing and sales for a national corporation. And, all of a sudden, it was just so obvious and hit me. I said, “You should come into the art business with me!”
We grabbed a stack of napkins and started scribbling away. Right then and there, Art + Artisans was formed.
Our vision was to be able to offer clients a way to express their story and their brand in a unique, distinctive way. We wanted to provide art that really resonated with our clients and spoke to who they were, all while connecting to those they wanted to attract. We didn’t want to sell cookie-cutter art that people would walk by and never notice. We also didn’t want people to have this notion that art could only be a framed piece hung on a wall.
We wanted to work with artists—to talk to them about the specifics of the space and the client so that they could create truly custom pieces that spoke to the needs of each and every project. We didn’t want to limit ourselves to certain artists or certain types of artwork. We wanted to work with all artists and have every possibility of art be attainable.
So, that’s exactly what we did. We’ve positioned ourselves as the “plus” between art and artisans — bringing the best, most innovative options to meet our clients’ goals.
That’s what makes us plus.
Jen and Debbie, 2022
See the Possibilities
Art is all-encompassing, and here at A+A, we don’t limit what we can create through it.
Your ideal residents, tenants, and employees are drawn to artwork that reflects their lifestyle, culture, and values. Customized art creates an environment that’s been thoughtfully considered — making your space magnetic to the people you want to attract. By understanding your target market, we create an engaging space tailored directly to the people who will visit your space every day.
