STAFF

The David Barnett Gallery is staffed by experienced professionals who can help you with any of your artwork-related needs.

David Barnett 

 

Gallery Owner & Director

david@davidbarnettgallery.com

Patti Henry 

 Office Manager 

patti@davidbarnettgallery.com
 

Patti Henry is the David Barnett Gallery’s 

Office Manager. She has a B.A. in Fine Art from 

Carroll College. 

Sharon Locher

 Art Appraiser 

sharon@davidbarnettgallery.com

 

Sharon Locher is the gallery’s Appraisal Researcher. In addition, she handles communications with restoration, including compiling the conservation estimates for clients, assists with framing orders, and cataloguing all inventory. She has a B.A. in Art History from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 



Anna Thornton

 Gallery/Research Assistant 

anna@davidbarnettgallery.com

 

Anna Thornton is the Gallery/Research Assistant at the gallery. She assists customers with purchases, appraisals, framing, and restoration. She has a B.A. in Studio Art and English from Belhaven University and an M.A. in Art History from Texas Christian University. When she is not at the gallery, Anna enjoys baking, taking long nature walks, and spending time with her cat, Bingley. 



 

Jennifer McCormick

Art Historian 

JMcCormick@davidbarnettgallery.com

 

Jennifer McCormick is David Barnett Gallery’s resident art historian. She conducts research and writes art historical content for the gallery, for clients, and for the public. Jennifer has a B.A. in Art History from Northwestern University, an M.A. in Art History, Theory, and Criticism from Stonybrook University, and achieved doctoral candidacy in the History of Art at the University of Michigan.   



 

Kyle Ryan

 Digital Media Manager & Photographer

kyle@davidbarnettgallery.com

 

Kyle Ryan is the staff Photographer and Media Manager. He has a B.F.A. in Film and Video Production from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His independent filmic styles drift into the world of arthouse and experimental media. At the gallery, Kyle is responsible for social media and fine art giclée printing.



 

Kat Richert 

 Head of Framing Department 

inquiries@davidbarnettgallery.com

 

Kat Richert began working in custom framing in 1998 and now works on custom framing, conservation, and minor restorations for the gallery. She attended the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design from 1999-2004. When she is not framing at the gallery, Kat is also a watercolor artist.