Our Team

  • David C. Smith - Owner & Art Consultant

    David C. Smith purchased the gallery in 2020. David serves his clients and artists with the knowledge, service and respect that is associated with the Eisele Gallery of Fine Art. David is a member of the New Arts Dealers Alliance (NADA). He currently resides in Mariemont with his wife and three children.

  • Jim Crooks - Manager of Framers Guild

    Jim Crooks is a visual artist, art curator, art consultant, writer, poet, musician, framer, and critic. He holds a BFA in Drawing and Painting. Retiring in 2022 after 22 years as a civil servant within the United States Treasury Department, he now works at Eisele Gallery of Fine Art well as running the Framers' Guild,. Jim was also voted in as the Board Treasurer of Cindependent Film Festival.

  • Pris Masters - Framing Associate

    Pris Masters has been working part time at the Framer’s Guild for 6 months and serves as our Framing Consultant. Pris enthusiastically will meet all of your framing needs. After an honorable career in special education, we’re glad to have her with us.

  • Avery Messner - Digital Media Manager

    Avery is a fourth year Fine Art and Art History student at the University of Cincinnati. Avery is serving as our part-time Director of Digital Collections, managing all digital media and marketing. She is responsible for re-designing Eisele’s website, and assists with curating the gallery’s shows.