Patron Magazine

Kelly Cornell, director of the Dallas Art Fair since 2016, has been named director of The Aspen Art Fair ahead of its third edition this summer. The boutique fair returns to Hotel Jerome July 29–August 1 with an expanded leadership team that now includes Christine Mack, founder of Mack Art Foundation, who joins the board alongside co-founder Bob Chase, John Sughrue, and Jeremy Buonamici. International galleries including Albertz Benda, Perrotin, and Southern Guild are among the first wave of confirmed exhibitors.

Images: Kelly Cornell, photography by

Bob Chase, photography by Tony Prikryl

Christine Mack, photography by .wells

Jeremy Buonamici, photography courtesy of the Aspen Art Fair

John Sughrue, photography courtesy of

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Linda P. Custard, a cherished member of our community and a devoted patron of the arts. Linda believed deeply in the power of creativity to inspire, connect, and uplift, and she generously supported artists, organizations, and cultural spaces that enriched so many lives. Because of Linda, and her late husband Bill, countless creative voices were encouraged, performances were made possible, and artistic visions were brought to life.

Photography courtesy of SMU