There's More To This Gallery Than First Meets The Eye
The Distelheim Gallery™ Offering Creative And Art Centric Services Mid 2026
Commercial Building Art Work
The Distelheim Gallery™ also specializes in creating emotionally resonant, visually striking artwork for commercial environments seeking to elevate their spaces with meaning, legacy, and sophistication. Drawing from a unique archive of abstract, mid-century, and contemporary works—including the celebrated Distelheim Collection and the original work of co-founder Jefferey Cornett, the Gallery offers custom art solutions that align with the aesthetic, mission, and brand identity of commercial clients.
We partner with commercial real estate developers, property managers, interior architects, and hospitality brands to provide:
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Unique Original Art Installations for lobbies, lounges, conference rooms, and public areas
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Rotating Exhibitions that keep spaces fresh, encourage repeat visitors, and support cultural engagement
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Permanent Collection Placements to enhance property value and distinguish brand character
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Leased Art Programs that offer flexibility and cost-efficiency for evolving spaces
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Story-Driven Commissions that tell a deeper story of place, history, and purpose
With deep roots in Chicago’s original Oak Street gallery district and a passion for meaningful visual storytelling, The Distelheim Gallery™ brings more than just art—we bring narrative, heritage, and human connection to commercial spaces.
- How We Develop Our Collections
Reviving and Recontextualizing Legacy Works
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We preserve and reintroduce select pieces from the original Distelheim Collection, enriching them with new context, scholarship, and interpretation.
- Commissioning New Works
Through collaboration with emerging and established artists, The Gallery commissions contemporary pieces that speak to today’s social, emotional, and aesthetic currents.
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Thematic Curations
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Collections are built around powerful themes—such as resilience through illness, art and memory, or abstract expression as protest—inviting layered engagement from collectors and institutions.
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Cultural and Institutional Collaborations
We welcome joint curation and exhibition partnerships with museums, academic institutions, and private archives to further expand the conversation around art and legacy.
Opportunities to Participate:
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Collectors & Patrons
Gain early access to new works, limited editions, and private previews. Patron-level supporters can directly sponsor new commissions or traveling exhibitions.
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Legacy Contributors. Families, collectors, or estates interested in preserving or revitalizing overlooked work that aligns with our curatorial focus may propose submissions to be included in new collections.
- Corporate & Institutional Partners . Partner on exclusive installations, co-branded gallery series, or traveling exhibits that align with your mission and audience.
Art Leasing & Lending
The Distelheim Gallery™ offers flexible art lending and leasing programs designed for commercial clients, designers, developers, and institutions seeking to enhance their spaces with exceptional artwork—without the full commitment of purchase.
Whether you’re staging a high-profile real estate property, designing a boutique hotel, furnishing a corporate office, or curating a temporary exhibit, we provide access to a distinguished catalog of original works from the Distelheim Collection, including contemporary abstract pieces by Jefferey Cornett and legacy works curated from the family’s gallery history.
Our Lending & Leasing Services Include:
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Short-Term and Long-Term Art Leasing
Month-to-month or annual agreements tailored to your needs and budget. -
Flexible Loan Agreements
Ideal for rotating installations, pop-up exhibitions, brand activations, or editorial shoots. -
Curated Selections
Handpicked works that reflect your space’s purpose, audience, and aesthetic vision. -
White-Glove Delivery & Installation
Professional transport, on-site installation, and optional wall text or story placards. -
Art-to-Acquire Option
Lease-to-own terms available for clients who fall in love with a piece and wish to keep it.
Art leasing with The Distelheim Gallery™ provides a cost-effective way to elevate spaces, impress clients, and create meaningful environments—while supporting living artists and preserving a rich family legacy in American contemporary and modern art.
Art & Design Services
The Distelheim Gallery™ also offers a full spectrum of art, design, and brand aesthetic services for individuals, companies, and institutions seeking to elevate their visual environments—and their story. From curating fine art for physical spaces to developing distinctive visual identities, we help clients translate purpose and emotion into form, color, and space.
With a creative legacy rooted in branding, gallery history, fine art, and multimedia design, we provide not only timeless artwork, but also the strategic creative thinking behind enduring brands and meaningful environments.
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Art Curation & Placement
Selection and integration of fine art that aligns with your environment, values, and audience—ideal for commercial spaces, private collections, and hospitality settings.
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Interior & Spatial Art Styling
Custom visual storytelling through artwork, layout, and material curation to complement architectural design and spatial intention.
- Site-Specific Commissions
Collaborations with our network of artists to create custom pieces tailored to your space, story, or mission.
- Gallery Wall Design
We design thoughtful, cohesive gallery walls for homes, corporate offices, and public venues—pairing visual impact with narrative flow.
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Color, Mood & Design Direction
Using the emotional language of fine art, we develop mood boards, palettes, and creative guides to inform interior and brand design.
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Creative Brand Development
Whether launching a new venture or reimagining an established identity, The Distelheim Gallery team offers brand design and storytelling services rooted in authenticity, visual elegance, and cultural relevance. From logo and packaging to aesthetic strategy and messaging, we help you build a brand that resonates.
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Start Up Brands
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Boutique hotels and restaurants
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Private clubs and lobbies
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Cultural and wellness institutions
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Real estate developments
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Personal legacy projects
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Lifestyle and luxury brands
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Vision-led entrepreneurs
At The Distelheim Gallery™, we believe that art and brand design are deeply interconnected—each shaping how people feel, think, and remember. Our mission is to help you tell your story with beauty, clarity, and emotional truth.
The Art of Living Blog
Where Art Meets Everyday Meaning
The Art of Living is The Distelheim Gallery™’s thoughtfully curated blog, offering essays, stories, and practical insights that bridge art, memory, and intentional living.
Key Features:
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Curatorial Essays & Collection Stories: Get behind-the-scenes narratives of featured works—from legacy pieces in the Distelheim archive to new commissions by modern artists—with reflections on inspiration, materiality, and symbolism.
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Designer & Architect Spotlights: Articles exploring how creative professionals integrate fine art into living rooms, workspaces, boutique hotels, and institutional design.
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Collector Interviews & Legacy Voices: Personal reflections from collectors, patrons, and families who’ve commissioned or contributed to evolving Distelheim collections.
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Lifestyle & Creative Inspiration: Posts that consider how art and emotional storytelling shape spaces, routines, wellness, and social connection
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Rooted in personal and historical narrative rather than trends
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Ideal for collectors, interior professionals, and thoughtful readers
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Deep integration of visual storytelling, color theory, and emotional resonance
The Art of Living Podcast
Conversations at the Intersection of Art, Story, and Restoration
Hosted by gallery co‑founders or curatorial staff, The Art of Living podcast brings live conversation to your ear—featuring artists, collectors, healers, designers, and community leaders.
Typical Episodes Include:
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Artist Interviews: Deep dives into practice, process, and purpose with contributors like Jefferey Cornett or emerging abstract voices.
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Curatorial Storytelling: Insights into how exhibitions are built, collections evolve, and legacies are revived.
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Collector Salon Talks: Intimate roundtables with Legacy Patrons and founding members, sharing motivations and emotional connections to art.
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Design & Brand Dialogue: Conversations with visionary designers and cultural entrepreneurs about integrating art into physical and visual identity.
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~30–45 minutes per episode
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Available on major platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.)
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Subscribers get early access, transcripts, and bonus content—especially for Legacy Patrons and Founding Members
The Distelheim Gallery ™ Online Art Show Experience
Where Legacy Meets Innovation—Virtually.
The Distelheim Gallery’s online art shows are immersive, story-driven exhibitions that bring our distinctive collections and artists directly to a global audience—no matter where they are. These virtual showcases combine curated art with narrative depth, design excellence, and collector interactivity.
How It Works
Curated Virtual Exhibition Launch
Each show is centered around a specific theme, collection, or featured artist. We debut the show via a beautifully designed, interactive online gallery space—often accompanied by live events, recorded interviews, or narrated tours.
Private Preview Access
Founding Members, Legacy Patrons, and invited guests receive early access to explore and acquire select works before the public launch.
Interactive Art Viewing
Viewers can browse high-resolution images, zoom into texture and detail, and read story-driven descriptions written by the curatorial team. Select pieces include artist commentary and collector notes.
Virtual Opening Reception
Hosted via livestream or Zoom, these events include a personal welcome from co-founders Jefferey Cornett and Lisa Distelheim Barron, artist talks, collector Q&A, and behind-the-scenes stories about the work.
Shop or Inquire Directly
Viewers can purchase available pieces securely online, request advisory sessions, or explore framing and installation services. Payment plans and leasing options may be offered.
Optional 1-on-1 Consultations
For serious collectors, designers, or corporate buyers, the gallery offers private appointments to discuss acquisition, placement, and potential commissions.
Why It Matters
Access rare and private works without the limitations of geography or gallery hours
Support living our art and legacy preservation from anywhere in the world
Connect to a cultural narrative that blends personal story, abstract form, and emotional truth
In Q2 2026 Join Us As A Supporter, Advisor Or Board Member
Become A Founding Member
Become a Founding Member of The Distelheim Gallery ™ Circle and help shape the next chapter of a legacy in American art, storytelling, and creative resilience.
Why Join ?
As we launch The Distelheim Gallery™ for a new era blending historic curation with contemporary purpose our founding members will play a key role in supporting exhibitions, collaborations, and the preservation of generational narratives through art.
This is more than a membership. It’s a seat at the table. Founding Member Benefits Available only until January 31, 2026.
One-time Exclusive Founding Member Gift
A signed limited-edition archival print (unavailable to the public
Personalized certificate of founding membership signed by Lisa Distelheim Barron & Jefferey Cornett
Permanent Recognition
Your name (or family name, business, or memorial dedication) listed on TheDistelheimGallery.com website in the Founders Circle archive
Optional inclusion in exhibition booklets and future print materials as a Founding Patron
Special Access
Invitation to a Founders-Only Virtual Roundtable with Lisa Distelheim Barron, Jefferey Cornett and the curatorial tea
Founding members will be first to preview and provide input on future collections, collaborations, and themes
Locked-in Founder Member Discount
Lifetime renewal at your founding tier price, even if prices increase for future members
Getting Access To Private Stock Art Work
Accessing the Private Stock Collection | The Distelheim Gallery™
At the heart of The Distelheim Gallery™ lies a Private Stock Collection, including The Blue Room Collection, that is a carefully preserved archive of rare, never-before-shown, and legacy works drawn from both the original Distelheim family holdings and select pieces by co-founder Jefferey Cornett.
This exclusive collection includes:
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Museum-quality legacy works from the Distelheim archive
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Private commissions and unreleased studio pieces by Jefferey Cornett
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Works held in reserve for institutional collaboration, major collectors, and philanthropic partnerships
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Experimental or deeply personal works not listed in the public gallery
Who Can Access the Private Stock?
Access to Private Stock is by invitation or approval only, and is offered to:
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Legacy Patrons & Founding Members of The Distelheim Circle
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Established collectors working with our curatorial or advisory team
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Corporate and institutional partners curating significant spaces or exhibitions
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Curators and cultural collaborators seeking meaningful, story-rich works
How to Request Access
Apply through our Curatorial Inquiry Form – Share your intent, project, or interest in collecting
Schedule a Private Review – A virtual or in-person walkthrough with our gallery director
Receive a Customized Lookbook – Tailored selections from the Private Stock aligned with your aesthetic, space, or mission
Secure Artwork with Confidential Purchase or Lease Terms – Includes framing, installation, and white-glove delivery options
For Discerning Collectors & Visionaries
The Private Stock Collection is more than art it’s heritage, intimacy, and creative legacy, reserved for those who truly understand the value of story-infused work.
If you’re looking to own something unseen, emotionally resonant, and historically significant, the Private Stock Collection is your invitation into the inner sanctum of The Distelheim Gallery™.
CONNECT
Location
Chicago, IL
Phone
917.655.7292
info@thedistelheimgallery.com