Meet The Team
Rebecca Larson
Art Consultant
An Idaho native, Rebecca was born into the art world. Raised within the Fine Arts Department at Idaho State University, a result of her mother serving as chair of the department, Rebecca developed a creative sense from an early age. After receiving a degree in Theater Arts and Dance, Rebecca moved to New York City where she pursued all forms of performance art, while also nurturing her passion for photography. After 13 years living in the urban jungle, Rebecca returned to Idaho to be closer to family and return to the mountain life she's always loved.
"Sun Valley has always been this amazing community full of creative energy. There is nowhere else in Idaho I would rather live and work. My love for nature and the arts makes this place perfect for those looking to enjoy a simple life filled with beauty and creative connections."
Drink of Choice: Good Tequilla on the Rocks
Courtney Quintus
Art Advisor
Born in Oklahoma and shaped by a decade in Portland, Oregon's vibrant arts scene where she developed her practice in sculpture, screenprinting and interior design, Courtney Quintus brings a multifaceted creative background to her current role as an Art Advisor in Ketchum, ID. With extensive experience at prestigious design firms, she manages project specifications, coordinates with clients and vendors, and has developed expertise in material selection, project management, and creating detailed construction documents.
Her background includes managing interior design departments, developing innovative design concepts, and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring projects stay on budget and schedule. A graduate of The University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts and a Minor in Art History, Courtney combines her diverse artistic practice with strong organizational and problem-solving skills to deliver exceptional results in both residential and commercial design projects.
Drink of Choice: Blanton's Bourbon on the Rocks
Bella Bright
Art Advisor
With a professional path that spans journalism, communications, and client engagement, Bella brings a thoughtful and people-centered approach to her role as Art Consultant. She has worked with organizations in education, media, and the arts, where she focused on creative storytelling and fostering community connections.
Originally from Tennessee, Bella grew up in California and went on to study English Literature at UCLA before earning her Master’s in Specialized Journalism at the University of Southern California. Outside of the gallery, she is a dedicated equestrian who loves spending her time riding horses and exploring the mountains of Idaho. Her creativity, passion for art, and love of connecting with people make her a natural fit for Sun Valley Contemporary Gallery.
Drink of Choice: E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon-Neat
Tara Ryan
Senior Art Consultant
Tara grew up in Ontario, Canada, and moved to a mountain town "for a winter" in 2003.
“I love everything about the mountains and when I'm not in the Gallery I'm out exploring or painting them. I studied Art and Marketing in College and have worked in those fields for the majority of my career. Seeing how a particular painting can overwhelm the viewer with pure joy is one of my favourite things about being an Art Consultant.”
Drink of Choice: A Dusty's Voyager is a great way to end the ski day
Tara Wolters
COO
Tara grew up on Vancouver Island and eventually landed in Vancouver to head to Business School. Craving the small town feel again, she moved up to Squamish and started working at Off Piste Fine Arts Ltd (DBA: Sun Valley Contemporary Gallery) as our COO. Bringing over 20 years of experience in luxury retail, distribution and management, she is excited to explore her new direction in the art world.
Drink of choice: Tara will never turn down a nice glass of wine.