Holly Baxter

Holly Baxter has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Holly is currently the Art Advisor, Curator and Principal at HBA Art Advisory/Holly Baxter & Associates LLC since 2001. In this role, they provide independent curatorial and comprehensive art advisory services.

In 2017, Baxter became the Executive Director of Art in Protest at the Human Rights Foundation. Here, they direct and develops the Art in Protest program, which aims to promote artists who criticize and challenge repressive regimes on an international level.

From 2012 to 2015, Baxter was the Vice President of Contemporary Art at Restoration Hardware. During this time, they created and directed RH Contemporary Art (RHCA), a division dedicated to showcasing international artists through an innovative web-based platform and a gallery in New York City.

Prior to their focus on the art industry, Baxter held positions in sales and business development. Holly worked as the Director of Sales, North America at Fast from 1999 to 2001. Baxter also served as a Business Development Manager at Lycos from 1995 to 1998 and as the Director of Technology Partnerships at FTP Software from 1993 to 1995.

Holly Baxter attended UC Santa Barbara from 1990 to 1993, where they studied Art History, Criticism, and Conservation. At this university, they did not obtain any specific degree. Holly then went on to study Business Administration and Management, General at Arizona State University, although the duration of their studies is not specified. Finally, Holly earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from the University of Central Florida, without any specified dates of attendance.