About our Gallery

Phyllis J. Weston, a woman whose name is synonymous with great art, has been a champion for the arts in Cincinnati for more than 40 years. Her career in the arts has culminated in her lifelong dream of owning her own gallery.

Weston has earned a reputation for recognizing the best visual art and artists, locally, nationally and internationally. She helped launch the careers of various emerging local artists, as well as represented renowned 19th and 20th century artists, such as Frank Duveneck, Elizabeth Nourse, John Twachtman and Jens Jensen.

Weston served as Vice President and Director of Closson’s Art Gallery for four decades. She curated the Procter & Gamble Corporate Collection during Chairman John Smale’s tenure. She assembled a superb collection, representing Cincinnati artists from the 19th century to the early 20th century, which was donated by Procter & Gamble to the Cincinnati Art Museum. Weston also curated the loaned collection at the Ohio’s Governor’s Residence, working closely with Ohio Governor Bob Taft and First Lady Hope Taft. In addition, Weston has been responsible for building other corporate and private collections across the country.

Weston, “the grande dame,” as many know her, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Art Academy of Cincinnati in 2005, distinguishing her as one of Cincinnati’s most influential women in the arts. Weston’s passion for promoting the arts extends beyond the visual arts: she founded the Post-Corbett Awards, Enjoy the Arts and the Cincinnati Ballet. Weston has been honored with numerous awards, including the Cincinnati Enquirer’s prestigious Woman of the Year Award.

With connections all over the country and the world, Weston has always been passionate about remaining in Cincinnati. Weston currently serves on several boards, including the Cincinnati OPERA and Enjoy the Arts.