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"[In the art business] you have to have a good eye,
but also a good ear."
- Leo Castelli
Betty Briceño is an independent art advisor based in Chicago. With more than 15 years of experience across museums, auction houses, galleries, and the public art sector, she brings a broad and informed perspective to each collecting relationship.
Betty works closely with her clients to develop meaningful, considered art collections; whether you are acquiring your first piece or refining an established collection. Her approach combines a strong understanding of artists and their practices with knowledge of the international art market, allowing her to identify compelling works, navigate acquisitions, and build strategies tailored to your interests, space, and long-term goals.
Her experience includes senior roles at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami; the City of Miami Beach’s Cultural Affairs and Art in Public Places programs; and serving as studio manager for renowned artist Pedro Reyes in Mexico City. She holds a master’s degree in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London, a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Universidad Central de Venezuela, and a postgraduate diploma in Museum Studies from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
Betty works with collectors across the United States and internationally, cultivating relationships with artists, galleries, institutions, and fellow art professionals to offer a thoughtful, independent perspective at every stage of the collecting process.