Michelle Brandt & I have been dear friends for over 27 years.  Michelle opened Brandt-Roberts Galleries in the Short North District back in 2010 and works with a diverse range of clients including seasoned collectors, design professionals, corporate clients, and museums.  Michelle is a dedicated leader and advocate for the local arts community, having served for six years on the Short North Alliance’s board of directors and as the Short North Arts District’s public art chair.   She has juried numerous exhibitions including the Columbus College of Art & Design’s Biannual Art Fair and the Springfield Museum of Art’s Annual Juried Members Exhibition.   Michelle is an active patron of the Columbus Museum of Art, where she is a member of the Contemporaries group and a supporter and financial contributor for the Loud and proud LGBTQ & Allies group.   She currently also serves on the steering committee for the Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center art gallery.   Most recently, she curated an exhibition of 50 veterans’ portraits from 50 states at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.