VERDANT GALLERY opens as Austin's newest contemporary art space
Liz Harroun, September 2, 2025
Austin’s art scene continues to flourish with the arrival of Verdant Gallery, a new contemporary fine art space that opens its doors in September. Located in a beautifully preserved turn-of-the-century house, the gallery represents both a fresh start and a culmination of decades of experience for owner Diana Chriswisser, who brings her extensive background in commercial interior design to the world of art curation.
From design to art
Diana’s journey to gallery ownership spans over 30 years in commercial interior design, taking her from New York City to Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, and finally to Austin nearly a decade ago. Working on large corporate interiors, office spaces, and public buildings, she discovered that selecting art for these spaces was “the most fun” part of her job.
After leaving her architecture career two years ago, Diana found herself drawn to a new creative challenge. “Interior designers curate the whole space, but it’s not just art—it’s the walls, the architecture, the floors, the finishes, the lighting. That curation, that creating an environment, is deep in my soul.” The transition to focusing solely on art felt natural: “Working with artists is so refreshing. I can focus on that and not be as concerned with the other details of a space.”
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