Our Team of Experts

Katharine Earnhardt

Katharine Earnhardt, Founder

Katharine Earnhardt developed an in-depth art market knowledge and aptitude for developing client taste through 15 years of experience in the New York and London art worlds. She has worked at the Museum of Modern Art, Christie’s Inc, and Gurr Johns, conducting extensive research on art value and investment. Katharine has a dual degree in Art History and Economics from Williams College and a Master's in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Known for her approachability, and transparency, Katharine instills trust and confidence in her clients and industry colleagues.

Maddie Fuehr

Maddie Fuehr, New York

Maddie is New York’s Head of Advisory and Project Management and has been instrumental in Mason Lane’s growth across North America. She utilizes her BA in Art History and Communications from UMass Amherst for discovering new artists, maintaining a pulse on the market, and liaising with vendors and clients alike to ensure each project's success.

laura mann, Toronto

Laura heads the Canadian market from Toronto and is key in discovering new Canadian artists and fresh work with unique appeal to Mason Lane’s clients. She’s spent over a decade in the Canadian contemporary art world working directly with emerging and established artists. Laura has a BA in Art History from the University of Toronto, and an MA in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute. Laura’s expertise is in building unique and meaningful collections for residential and corporate clients.

kathy ganley, Minneapolis

Kathy leads Mason Lane’s Midwest expansion from the perspective of an avid art collector herself. She began collecting over 20 years ago and while living in London, immersing herself in the emerging British art scene and frequenting world-class museums. Kathy earned her BBA from the University of Michigan and her MBA from the University of Chicago. She has supported the art community throughout her life and serves on the Board of The Children’s Theatre Company of Minneapolis. Kathy is an expert in balancing the mixing of styles, materials, and design elements–all to create beautifully diversified collections.

Cristin Wills, Los Angeles

Cristin Wills brings over 30 years of experience in museums, non-profits and education in the art world to her art advisory practice. As a long-term resident of Los Angeles, she is knowledgeable about the West Coast art market and the many ways the region stands out as an incubator of talent, showcase of great art, and magnet for creatives. With both a BA and MA in Art History from the University of California, Cristin teaches the subject at the college level alongside her advisory work. Her experience at institutions such as the Getty, National Endowment for the Arts and the California Museum of Photography give her a particularly keen eye for quality. Beyond that, she has a strong aptitude for identifying pieces that inspire a personal connection and making art accessible to those eager to bring contemporary art into their life.

Rachel Graham, Toronto

Rachel has spent 10 years in New York and Toronto shaping collections of historical and contemporary art. In roles that bridged gallery management and advisory, she worked with artists, estates and institutions to curate exhibitions and advise new and established collectors. She has a BComm from Queen's University and an MA from Sotheby's Institute. Her expertise is in placing contemporary art in the context of art history and contemporary discourse. Based in Toronto, Rachel works with the Mason Lane teams in Canada and the Midwest.

We are always looking for art advisors with a keen eye and a passion for their work. Mason Lane is expanding our footprint to further serve clients across North America. If you are an art advisor based outside our current office locations, we’d love to connect. Email ke@masonlaneart.com.