If you’re a long-time listener of Not Real Art, you already know that we’re all about making incredible, original art accessible to everyone, not just a privileged few. Today’s guest shares a very similar mission: to offer a safe space for a diverse range of artists to sell their work without any of the pretense or exclusivity that comes with typical “white cube” art spaces. Sarah Mantilla Griffin is a private art consultant, founder of Art House Market, and the co-founder of UNREPD, a cutting-edge gallery in Los Angeles that seeks to represent the underrepresented. She and her partner Tricia Benitez Beanum, an estate sale specialist and interior stylist who owns the Pop Up Home vintage showroom, united over their vision to further the careers of under-recognized artists by introducing them to a new collector base made up of anyone who appreciates groundbreaking works of art. In this episode, Sarah reframes art as a necessity, not a luxury, and explains how UNREPD sets itself apart from the cold, unfriendly galleries that often intimidate those who aren’t already art insiders. We unpack her belief that art should be about feeling and how she knows she’s on the right path when she is doing what feels great. We also take a look at some of the challenges she’s had to overcome along the way, hear her advice for artists and art lovers who have been told that there’s a “right” way to make or look at art, and learn about some of the artists who call UNREPD home. For all this and so much more, be sure to tune into this refreshing and inspiring conversation with Dr. Sarah Griffin!Key Points From This Episode:How Sarah and Tricia discovered their mutual passion for representing the unrepresented. The different perspectives that they bring to the art world as “outsiders.”Why she believes that art should be about feeling, not knowing.The “buy it because you love it” approach that she takes with collectors.Reframing art as a necessity, not a luxury.How to find high-quality, original, affordable art that fits any budget.The special place that Chicago holds in Sarah’s heart.Overcoming the unique challenges that come with running a gallery like UNREPD.Ways that UNREPD sets itself apart from typical “white cube” spaces.Highlighting some of the incredible artists that Sarah is working with.Insight into how UNREPD has built its stable of artists.Why Sarah emphasizes that there is no “right” way to make or consume art.The role that relationship management plays for gallery owners.For more information, please visit http://notrealart.com/sarah-griffin