ABOUT THE COMPANY

 

ABOUT THE OWNER - Barbara Beverly-Queen

Barbara has been an entrepreneur for over 15 years.  Prior to becoming the owner of the Echo Gallery, she operated a car leasing business, a fashion design company, and worked for a U.S. Congressman.  Barbara believes that the greatest accomplishment you can achieve in life is to be your own boss.   Through hard work, faith and dedication, she believes that you can accomplish and receive a greater satisfaction out of life by owning and operating your own business.   Barbara says, "Focus on your Dream , always listen to your heart, keep it simple, and just do it."  Once you make the decision, everything starts to fall into place for you ... but, you have to "Believe in Yourself and Never Ever Quit."

Barbara believes that running a multicultural gallery in the Washington Metro area gives many artisans and craftspeople a chance to display their works in a place that caters to all cultures.  "I believe that in this society we have a wonderful opportunity to share and experience other cultures through the arts."  We are all creatures of God ... the arts allow us to have a mutual balance ... like international foods that delight the palate." ... "I feel blessed each day to be able to meet many local and international artists who want to exhibit in our gallery."

ABOUT THE GALLERY

Looking for eye-popping, contemporary, multicultural art, with a concentration on Afro-centric motifs?  Look no further than Echo Gallery, located near B. Smith's restaurant in Union Station in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. 

Whether it is local talents or craftspeople you are looking for, Echo Gallery has it all.  Leather works from Niger, batiks from Kenya, figurines from Jamaica, and jewelry from India, and that is just the tip of the mountain.  Our myriad of collectibles and unmatched "one of a kind" innovations appeal to novices as well as experts in the art discipline. Even our distinguished artist of the month will pique your interest.  If it is adornments you desire, our gift shop has holiday cards and hand-crafted note-cards for any occasion.  However, the merchandise spectrum also encompasses exotic dishware and 'in home accessories' that will give any home a touch of African-American culture.

So, regardless of whether you want to peruse our works of art, or are interested in expanding your cultural horizons, Echo Gallery is the place to go!