AWAD is delighted to welcome new Member Victoria Isaeva of Artseeker Gallery to its New York/Tri-State chapter. Find out more about Victoria’s art world journey below.

What is the name of your business, where are you located and when did you start?

ARTSEEKER GALLERY is an independent contemporary art gallery based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2022 by a woman artist and immigrant. The gallery is dedicated to supporting Slavic women artists worldwide, creating a professional platform where female voices rooted in the Slavic cultural context are represented with confidence and visibility on the international art scene. ARTSEEKER GALLERY operates not only as a gallery, but as a collaborative team working directly with artists — supporting portfolio development, international projects, exhibitions, and sales, with a strong focus on long-term professional growth.

What is your professional background?

I am a practicing artist and gallery founder with a background rooted in both artistic practice and curatorial leadership.

Through ARTSEEKER GALLERY, I have curated and produced 10 exhibitions in the United States, including one museum project, and participated in 4 major art fairs in the U.S.

The gallery has completed over 250 art sales across the United States, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia, Australia, and Africa, reaching collectors on nearly every continent.

In addition to exhibitions and sales, I focus on long-term artist development and international visibility. In May 2025, I released an independent art book, You Can Become Anyone You Choose, bringing together women artists from multiple countries and cultural backgrounds.

What inspired you to take the leap and start your own business?

I was inspired to start my own business from personal experience as an artist. I deeply understand how challenging it can be to balance multiple roles at once — being a woman, a mother, an artist, a manager, an art consultant, a bookkeeper, a content creator, and much more.

I saw how many talented women artists struggle not because of a lack of skill, but because they are expected to do everything on their own. I wanted to build a structure that would take some of that weight off their shoulders. While many galleries focus on representing a small number of artists, I intentionally created a model that could support many. Through ARTSEEKER GALLERY, we have already worked with over 240 women artists, helping them with sales, visibility, and professional growth.

My goal was to create not just a gallery, but a support system — one built by an artist, for artists.

What does your business offer, in terms of goods and services?

ARTSEEKER GALLERY offers a combination of curated opportunities, practical support, and accessible infrastructure designed to help women artists grow professionally and reach international collectors. Our services include:

Participation in international art fairs through the gallery, including fairs such as Affordable Art Fair and Art Miami, providing artists with access to established collector audiences. Online visibility and sales through platforms such as Artsy and ArtSphere, connecting artists with collectors globally.

Logistics and shipping support, managing the safe delivery of sold artworks worldwide. Exhibition opportunities in our Brooklyn gallery space, which we make available for curated exhibition projects at an intentionally affordable rate — one of the most accessible gallery rental options in the area. Direct sales support and promotion, helping artists navigate pricing, presentation, and communication with collectors.

In addition to selling artworks, we focus on creating real, workable opportunities for artists — combining visibility, sales, and hands-on support within a supportive gallery environment.

What excites you about having joined the Association of Women Art Dealers?

What excites me most about joining AWAD is being part of a community of women who create, build, and lead — often while carrying so many roles at once.

Everything women create, whether in art or in business, genuinely inspires me. The ability to hold so much — creativity, responsibility, care, and ambition — is something I truly admire.

Being surrounded by women who understand this and support one another feels both empowering and motivating.

What brings you joy in your work?

What brings me the most joy in my work is the community we’ve built around ARTSEEKER GALLERY. Seeing artists support one another, grow in confidence, and feel less alone in their journey is incredibly rewarding.

Of course, sales bring real joy as well — especially when collectors choose to support emerging or lesser-known artists. That moment of trust and belief in an artist’s work is always very moving.

I’m also inspired by witnessing artists take meaningful steps forward — whether it’s their first sale, a new collector, or the feeling that their work is finally being seen

A just for fun question: If you were a work of art what would you be and why?

If I were a work of art, I’d be one of Sandy Skoglund’s bright, surreal cats — vivid, slightly rebellious, and impossible to ignore.

I love the contrast: these bold, almost acid-colored creatures existing inside a muted, apocalyptic world. It feels very close to how I see women artists today — creating, surviving, and standing out with color, courage, and presence, even when the environment feels grey or uncertain.

Image: Artseeker Gallery team. Courtesy of Victoria Isaeva.