Who we are

We found Denise in Chicago, longing for not only a change in her career, but also a change of address. And we were more than happy to help her with both. With her roots in marketing and client service, combined with her Master’s degree in Art History, Theory and Criticism from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), Denise provides a very unique perspective for our clients. She feels strongly that there is magic to be made when art and marketing are brought together with thoughtful planning and a keen eye for the visual expression of business goals. We love that, because we agree with her that marketing and art are both part of the same story that communicates a vision, a purpose, and a brand. When Denise isn’t working at the crossroads of art and business, you might find her at a remote crossroads somewhere in a foreign land. She’s traveled to 25 countries on 4 continents and is busy making plans for more. It’s that kind of passion for exploring new territory and experiencing diverse cultures that makes Denise a natural curator. We’re thrilled that her explorations landed her on our team. Denise supports the art community by purchasing art from local artists when traveling, curating exhibitions based on trends she has observed, managing an Instagram account that increases visibility for artists, and being a member and volunteer panel speaker for CAA (College Art Association).

Grant Adams serves as a senior member of our curating team and overall key client guy. He oversees projects for healthcare, multi-family residential, and hospitality clients and delivers great art experiences that have brought many of his clients back over the years to collaborate on several more projects. He joined NINE dot ARTS in 2011 after earning an MFA in Arts Administration from Southern Utah University and a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University in Communications Marketing. He loves art consulting and also creates his own art in his spare time. Coming from a musical family, Grant plays a wide variety of instruments. He’s also known to eat ridiculous amounts of gummy candies, which is an art all its own.

You might call Hannah our resident nomad. She has traveled around the U.S., sampling different places to live like some people sample ice cream flavors before committing to their cone. But if you were to ask her where she’s from she would say New York, so we’ll go with that. Graduating from the Art Academy of Cincinnati in 2011 with a Bachelors in Fine Arts Painting and a Minor in Art History, Hannah interned at the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center in Covington, KY as the assistant to the Gallery Director. Upon arriving in Denver in 2017 to sample the flavor of Colorado, Hannah found NINE dot ARTS through an artist friend and has never looked back. She has quickly become an art consulting superstar in her role as Associate Curator, taking clients through projects like an expert tour guide. Hannah loves working in the art business because she’s able to use her creativity and passion for art on a daily basis, while collaborating with artists to share their talents with people who might not normally encounter their work. It’s obvious she loves art because she recently graduated from the Leadership Arts program provided by the CBCA. It’s a really cool, nine-month program that “equips and inspires professionals to be effective nonprofit board members and arts advocates.” It’s the only program of its kind in the region focused on arts and culture and it’s an honor to be accepted. Way to go, Hannah! Outside of the office, she occasionally paints abstract oil paintings, loves to cook, attends lots of live music around town, and is the proud mom of Rose the Adorable Dog.   Hannah supports the art community by: being a member at the MCA, going to art openings, buying local art for her own (very small) personal collection, and visiting the studios of artists to learn about their art and provide advice.

Arian is our first Atlanta-based Associate Curator who brings with her over 10 years of experience in the art and design world. She graduated in 2013 with a BA in Studio Arts, where classes in graphic design, book making, life drawing, and oil and acrylic painting informed her professional career working as a painting instructor, virtual interior designer, gallery associate, and art consultant. In addition to curating exceptional art experiences for our clients, Arian creates original acrylic on canvas artworks, indoor murals, and tiny art (check her out here!). She also enjoys documenting the artistic process to inform and inspire others to create unique works of their own. Arian’s curating interests include merging modern elements with traditional art and design techniques for a fresh and engaging contrast. Arian believes art and expression are important aspects of the human experience, each helping us to understand and appreciate our differences in pursuit of a more united and fulfilled world for all. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Arian has spent her life living, working, learning, and creating within 25 square miles of her hometown. While she loves Atlanta, she also enjoys traveling to experience new cultures, foods, and artists. In fact, she makes it a point to visit a new gallery or museum every time she leaves Georgia. Outside of curating and making her own artwork, Arian enjoys being with her cat, Nacho Mama, as well as reading, biking, movie watching, people watching, beach bumming, and daydreaming. We are thrilled to have her on our team, bringing such dreams to life for our clients through the power of original art.

Pop quiz: What do you get when you take someone who has five brothers and sisters, grew up playing sports, and was exposed to art at a young age by visiting museums such as Tate Modern, Uffizi Gallery, and MOMA? We’ll tell you what you get: a fearless, jump-in-and-get-things-done, reliable teammate who loves art and being around others who enjoy it as much as she does.   Erin attended the University of St. Andrews in Scotland where she not only played on the first women’s football team, but also scored her Master’s degree in Museum and Gallery Studies. After a couple of stops at Clyfford Still Museum and Hudson Gardens in the Denver area, she landed on our team where she creates order out of chaos and gets to witness “art’s transformative power of both the viewer’s psyche and the space it inhabits.” Well said, Erin. We’re glad you’re inhabiting our space.   Erin supports the local arts community by volunteering with Denver Film, being a loyal member of Clyfford Still Museum, and attending lots of gallery openings and museum exhibitions.

Riana joined NINE dot ARTS in 2021 as our Office Manager and a lifelong artist and arts advocate. She graduated from the College of Saint Rose in her home state of New York with a BFA in Painting and Printmaking and a minor in Psychology. Since then, her creative and professional pursuits have been fueled by an interest in the therapeutic benefits of art and art making.  Riana has worked in visitor services and educational programming in various museum settings across the country, including for New York’s Dia Beacon Museum and the Museum of Metropolitan Arts, as well as Florida’s Wolfsonian-FIU anthropological museum, the Perez Art Museum Miami, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami. She also helped launch and grow Bad Juju in Miami, a hospitality start-up that taught her the ins and outs of business and entrepreneurship.  Upon moving to Denver, Riana worked for the Mental Health Center of Denver and the creative workspace Upstairs Circus, feeding her passions for therapy and art. She was also the office manager and culture crusader of TURNER, a Denver-originated PR firm. Riana supports the Denver art community by being teaching artist for the Art Garage in Park Hill, serving the community through watercolor, embroidery, and printmaking classes for adults and teens. Her work can also be found around our Denver office, where she spreads joy and belonging through her watercolor birthday cards, company-wide painting activities, and more. NINE dot ARTS is fortunate to benefit from Riana’s rich career path, and to learn from her many talents in art, business, and creative advocacy. 

Melanie is our Staff Accountant with over 20 years of accounting experience in fast-paced environments within the restaurant industry. As a lifelong Colorado resident, she is grateful to apply her skills to a team that directly supports the local creative economy. Previously, Melanie worked as a Staff Accountant at the popular Snooze A.M. Eatery, where she managed company expense reporting and reconciliation, invoice assessment, vendor statement reviews, and more. She is extremely organized, detail oriented, and a problem solver who enjoys finding solutions that improve the working environment for all. Outside the office, Melanie is a part-time yoga teacher who thrives on connecting with others and making a positive social impact for her partner, sons, and community at large.

Janet was born in Los Angeles and moved to Colorado as a child when her parents fell in love with the state. She has always been creative and has always loved art and the stories it can interpret. Working as an Executive Assistant at an amazing architectural and interior design firm gave Janet a newfound passion for interior design. Ambitious to be a part of the Interior Design world, she returned to school and is currently working towards receiving her Bachelors in Fine Arts of Interior Design from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Janet loves that at NINE dot ARTS she is the Executive Assistant to two boss ladies, as women will eventually run the world, just as Beyonce predicted. Janet enjoys working in the art industry because it allows her to see and understand how art impacts its environment and how one interacts with it. The one thing she enjoys more than shopping is spending time outdoors with her family doing activities such as snowboarding, swimming, and hiking. She also enjoys audible books and listening to podcasts (her current favorite is the Michelle Obama Podcast). Janet has always found ways to give back to her community and enjoys volunteering at Project Angel Heart and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado.