Simone Ayers is an independent art consultant based in Pinehurst, NC, helping homeowners, collectors and institutions build meaningful art collections with taste, care and context.
Services
Every engagement is tailored to your space, your story and your sense of beauty. Whether you are building a personal collection, curating artwork for a public space or sourcing a single statement piece, Simone draws from her background in art history and design experience to offer expert guidance with discretion, warmth and an eye for lasting impact.
“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”
-Pablo Picasso
Approach
We follow four key steps to ensure each engagement starts with a clear vision and finishes with lasting impact.
Discovery
We start with an initial meeting to understand your taste, goals and space as well as any objectives you are looking to achieve with the project.
Planning
Based on your needs, we develop a tailored plan. We consider scale, medium, installation requirements and any existing artworks. Then we map out key criteria and timelines to guide the search and decision-making process.
Sourcing
Drawing from both a global and local network of galleries, artists, private dealers and institutions, we research and reach out to potential sources then present curated options across a range of styles and price points, each selected with your unique context in mind. You’ll receive a clear, cohesive presentation of artworks, with imagery, artist background, pricing and how each piece fits within the overall vision. Together, we will refine the direction and explore paths forward.
Installation
We oversee every detail of the process following artwork selection—from acquisition and framing to delivery and installation—ensuring the work is placed with precision and care.
About
Simone Ayers is an accomplished art consultant with a rich background in modern & contemporary art. She studied Art History at The College of William and Mary, Pratt Institute and Virginia Commonwealth University. Her career includes significant roles at prestigious institutions such as Marlborough Gallery, where she contributed to the curation and promotion of modern and contemporary works on paper. At Nancy Rosen Incorporated, Simone honed her skills in art advisory services, collaborating closely with clients to integrate art seamlessly into various environments. Her tenure at the Freundorfer Gallery in New York City expanded her expertise in gallery operations and artist relations. Now based in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Simone leverages her extensive experience to provide personalized art consulting services, collaborating with clients to connect them with compelling artworks that resonate with their spaces and sensibilities.
