About us

Founded with a collective passion for art, Echo Arts Advisory believes in fostering meaningful connection to place, deep relationships with community and a commitment to artists as representatives of our collective experience. Our mission is to harness the transformative power of art in order to create an intimate dialogue with the environment and community it serves. Principals Sahra Beaupré, Greta Hagg, and Eli Ridgway are dedicated to curating art experiences that resonate with authenticity, inspire connection and leave a lasting impact. Public spaces, hospitality, corporate and municipal buildings, along with private residences are all within our purview and guided by our commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the nuanced interplay between art, space and viewer.

Kent Roberts Tree House Apartments Palo Alto Public Art

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SAHRA BEAUPRE

Sahra Beaupré, University of Virginia '04 Fine Art and Psychology graduate, with formative experiences in curation (Virginia Fringe Festival '03 and '04), a passion for arts education and community building, lends her talents in strong relationships, progressive visioning and foundational arts knowledge. With over twenty years experience making a home in the west and developing a global footprint for contemporary art, she is particularly adept at long format, circuitous responses to questions about art.

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GRETA HAGG

Greta Hagg, with a BFA from the University of Minnesota, has traversed the art world's many facets—from artist to curator, gallery director, advisor, and museum coordinator. Her diverse experience fuels a comprehensive understanding of art's formal and informal applications. Raised amidst the plains and drawn to the mountains, Greta embodies a rare blend of visionary thinking and meticulous attention to detail, championing the cause of an art-infused world.

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ELI RIDGWAY

Eli Ridgway, with an academic foundation from Dartmouth College and the San Francisco Art Institute, established the Eli Ridgway Gallery, showcasing his knack for curatorial innovation first in San Francisco and later in Bozeman, Montana. His involvement with esteemed art boards and curatorial roles, including his recent work with Tinworks Art in Bozeman, underpins a career dedicated to fostering artistic engagement. Now residing in Lisbon, Portugal, Eli brings an international perspective to Echo Arts Advisory, enriching our collective vision with his global experiences and commitment to the arts.

As Echo Arts Advisory, we stand at the nexus of diversity and unity—each founder’s unique journey enriching our collective endeavor. We are driven by the ambition to not merely curate art but to transform spaces into arenas of reflection, change, and innovation. Looking forward, we embrace the challenge of integrating art more deeply into the societal fabric, ensuring that every project we undertake is a testament to the enduring power of creative expression.

At Echo Arts Advisory, we are always looking forward to new collaborations and opportunities to bring transformative art projects to life. Whether you are envisioning an art-infused environment for a corporate space, a public art initiative that captivates a community, or a private collection that reflects your personal journey, we invite you to reach out. Let’s explore the boundless possibilities of art together. Contact us to discuss your project, and discover how we can tailor our expertise to your vision, creating spaces that resonate with depth, meaning, and beauty. Your next art adventure begins with a conversation—start yours with Echo Arts Advisory today.