With three decades of collecting experience, Marla is passionate about its rewards and sensitive to its complexities. Compelled by art’s unique ability to impact the many layers of today’s culture, Marla believes that art’s crossovers with technology, fashion, design, and politics create a stage of opportunity and conversation. As an art specialist, Marla’s expertise is wide-ranging, with projects from Pop to contemporary and new media art. Pursuits Inc. combines Marla’s business savvy with her intellectual perspective. She has curated multiple museum exhibitions in Canada and is actively developing future projects.

Marla is an Arts Contributor, writing on the business of collecting, as well as on topics in art history. Inclusion in national publications and media features have allowed Marla to critically engage with the art community and offer her insights. She considers it important to participate in dialogues of current relevancy and those of historical significance in order to expand her own perspectives through stimulating interactions. 

Dedicated to both the local and international art communities, Marla has supported national public galleries and art advisory committees in a volunteer capacity. She has also held positions that liaise with international galleries, such as Tate Modern in London.

Marla is proud to have spearheaded the “Pursuits Salon”, which offers young Canadian creatives mentorship with established curators and local museum directors through inspirational events. Collaboration and community-minded thinking are pillars of her personal and professional philosophy. 

Marla is an executive member of the Association of Professional Art Advisors (APAA).