Tanya Weddemire Gallery's Road to The Armory Show

In my conversation with Tanya Weddemire, Founder and CEO of Tanya Weddemire Gallery—an independent, Black woman–led gallery in Industry City, Brooklyn — we dive into her career journey, how she built her gallery's mission, and her behind-the-scenes preparation for major art fairs. She also shares art market predictions for the rest of the year, along with practical tips for emerging artists and collectors. With over 25 years of experience in the luxury and creative industries, Tanya Weddemire brings a sharp eye, deep relationship-building skills, and a collector-focused approach to the art world. Under her direction, Tanya Weddemire Gallery has presented at major fairs including SCOPE Miami, EXPO Chicago, Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Art on Paper NYC, Atlanta Art Fair, Affordable Art Fair New York and Boston, and Scottsdale Art Week, among others. Her gallery is known for championing artists whose practices explore identity, heritage, realism, and contemporary narratives, placing their work into meaningful private, corporate, and institutional collections. Sounds from Canva Pro: Lofi And Relaxed Beat by Phill Dillow and Get Over It by Lightboys_1