Gayle Mahoney owns a branding and design company specializing in the art and design industry. She started her career as an art director at magazines and advertising agencies in New York City, developing ad campaigns, branding and websites for many Fortune 500 companies. She has bridged her marketing and art experience by working as an arts marketing consultant, developing marketing strategy, communications plans and ad campaigns for museums, arts nonprofits and many individual artists. She has taught art business and website classes since 2010 at art centers, craft schools, online and in her studio.