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Ann Korologos Gallery is the premier destination for collectors drawn to the spirit, stories and landscapes of contemporary art of the modern west. Located in historic downtown Basalt, the light-filled, spacious gallery showcases painters, sculptors, printmakers and mixed-media artists whose works tell rich, varied stories from across the region and the country.
Thoughtfully curated exhibitions open the door for the viewer to experience the insight and creativity of artists whose craftsmanship and perspectives reveal the depth, beauty and evolving identity of the region. You’ll find bold, expressionist compositions that reimagine nature through vivid color and texture; regional landscapes in finely rendered oils; sculptural voices that emerge in clay and bronze; printmakers layering linocuts, woodblocks and mixed-media pieces with lyrical abstraction. An artist’s date is well-spent at the gallery, with each interaction with the art, artists and community sure to bring delight, beauty, connection and knowledge.
The gallery was founded as The Basalt Gallery in 1993 by Jody Ensign and Susan Manchee, with Nina Pedersen later joining as a partner. The late Ann Korologos, an avid collector and a widely renowned businesswoman, purchased the gallery in 2006, eventually moving the gallery to Midland Avenue in historic downtown Basalt, establishing what is now the Ann Korologos Gallery. In 2025, Sue Edmonds and Claire de L’Arbre became the new co-owners, marking a new chapter for the renowned gallery as it enters its thirty-third year. Edmonds, who has served as Gallery Director since 2019, and de L’Arbre, Marketing Director since 2017, have long worked side by side to guide the gallery’s vision, artist relationships and cultural programming. With each chapter, the gallery remains a cornerstone for contemporary Western art and a champion of the artists and landscapes that define the region.
Known for its welcoming atmosphere and trusted expertise, Ann Korologos Gallery offers an inspiring experience on the journey to connect with “Art you love to live with.”
Sue Edmonds joined the gallery as the Director in October of 2019. Edmonds is a native of Australia, a global traveler, and a long-time resident of the Roaring Fork Valley. Her passion for art and travel connected Sue to artisans around the world, serving her well as the owner of the Melange Collection, an Aspen-based company offering gifts and home accessories designed and curated by Sue through her global partnerships. Locally, she has honed her eye and broadened her artistic education through open studio sessions and printmaking and photography classes at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass. She has an impressive track record navigating online marketplaces and running her own business, and she really knows and loves the Roaring Fork Valley. Equally important is her experience with discovering, developing and marketing artists and their art. “Whether I am creating art, viewing art, selling art or having insightful conversations with artists to learn more about their processes, I love each and every experience,” reflects Sue.
Claire joined the gallery as the Marketing Manager in April of 2017. The California native moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2011 as a pit-stop on her way to her hometown of Santa Barbara. Enthralled by the exquisite nature, changing seasons, arts, culture, and residents of the valley, she decided to make her stop-over permanent. Her degree in Business Management from Babson College, the top school for entrepreneurship in the United States, and her entrepreneurial spirit led her to start a marketing and business consulting company, Top Branch Business Design, with the focus on working with smaller businesses fueled by a passion for the arts. Her grandmother, an artist, is the root of Claire’s passion to help artists and entrepreneurs succeed in realizing their dreams. She explores the arts through glassblowing, screen printing, drawing, painting, photography, and digital design.
Helen Zeughauser, latest addition to the Ann Korologos Gallery team, has lived in Basalt for 23 years. Helen earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Southern California in Laguna Beach where she also studied art history, acquiring her passion for art, design and spaces. Her career path includes owning a graphic design business specializing in corporate identity and marketing material from small businesses to large corporations. She transitioned her eye for graphic design to the dimensionality of interior design, incorporating both in her relationships with all things visual. Thirty years since first visiting the Roaring Fork Valley, Helen remains in awe of the beauty of the mountains, whether she is enjoying the great outdoors or enjoying diverse landscapes through the eyes of an artist.
Ann Mason brings her welcoming spirit, deep community roots, and a love of conversation to Ann Korologos Gallery. Originally from Virginia and proudly so, Ann made Basalt her home more than 25 years ago, building enduring relationships throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. After retiring in 2022, she joined the gallery part-time to stay engaged with the people and stories that make this valley special. Ann delights in connecting with visitors, whether discussing local history, current happenings, or the diverse artists represented at the gallery. Her curiosity, humor, and genuine passion for community make her a valued and vibrant member of the Ann Korologos Gallery team.
In Memory of Our Beloved Ann Korologos
Ann was a passionate and dedicated advocate for the arts, and her enthusiasm for the gallery was unparalleled. Ann coined the phrase “Art you love to live with,” because that’s exactly how she felt. She was the epitome of a true art collector, friend, and advocate. As she did with everything she approached, she brought her passion, knowledge, experience and trust, transforming “The Basalt Gallery,” as it was known prior to 2007 under the former owners, into the nationally-acclaimed Ann Korologos Gallery.
Ann was been a government leader, non-profit executive and business professional for many years, serving as U.S. Secretary of Labor and Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior under President Reagan, among numerous government positions. She was a member of the Boards of Directors of many blue-chip U.S. corporations, including Michael Kors, Host Hotels & Resorts. Ann was Chairman of the Board of the Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII). She was also Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of The Aspen Institute (aspeninstitute.org) and the RAND Corporation (www.rand.org), and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village, Colorado (www.andersonranch.org).
Both a long-time resident of the Roaring Fork Valley and a passionate art collector, Ann lived her dream: she created a forum for the exchange of art and ideas in a place she holds dear. Read more