If adjectives such as landmark, large, spacious, eclectic and raw come to mind, then you are on track and more than likely have had an association with Art Centers in SOHO. What began as a bohemian enclave for a select group of artist’s in the late 1960’s, evolved into Manhattan’s leading art center that acquired a reputation for showcasing cutting-edge and often provocative art.

Included among these trend-setting Art Centers is Step Gallery, where in the Spring of 1989 the first of a long series of exhibitions was launched, and ‘Big Twin’ debuted the “Twin Giants of Digital and Analog”, his splendid collection of innovative works created with paint and Macintosh. Big Twin dazzled the audience with his inventive spin on photography and was truly a pioneer for his day.

Following this inspiring initiation, Step Gallery ambitiously pursued its mission to discover and reveal new art across all media from emerging artists both locally in the New York metro area as well as from abroad through collaborations at its provocative and highly attended exhibitions.

Throughout the years Step Gallery has remained focused on promoting artistic awareness through its dedication to the expression of art that is derived from the soul of the artist. The aim is to present art that is in keeping with the artist’s idiosyncratic spirit, while the viewer is offered art that is in keeping with the lifestyle modes of the 21st century.

The intention behind this commitment is an effort to draw a collaborative balance between promoting artists and their work, and cultivating the aesthetic appreciation of the viewer, using art as the vehicle to initiate this dialogue.

As Art patrons, we share a mutual yearning to awaken our creative potential and collectively participate as proud collectors. After all, there is a sublime difference between merely admiring a work of Art and owning that Art. The intangible quality inherent in Art is the power that lies at the essence of what adds value to one’s life. It remains an immeasurably gratifying force that globally connects us to the creative realm.

Step Gallery operates as dealer, broker and consultant to private and corporate collections. Services include research and sourcing and shipping and installation.

Drawing from a variety of talents and artistic stimulation, Paul’s vision is to inspire artistic awareness within an atmosphere dedicated to cultural discipline and fulfillment of pleasure.

He believes that building artistic awareness goes beyond simply informing –it is about reaffirming confidence and establishing character. Viewers are encouraged to look beyond the surface peripheral, while exploring their imaginations through mutual inquiry.

Paul maintains that a ‘gallery’ is much more than a place to examine art ---- it is an artistic forum, where people can interact and enjoy art of the highest quality, and where the viewer’s soul is immersed in the creative spirit of the artist.

It goes without saying, that today’s world is vastly different from that of previous generations and will continue to change, albeit at a faster pace, over time. Thus society, collectively, and the artist, individually, are in a perpetual state of ‘transition’. Paul’s ambition is to discover those unique Artists whose work characterizes the essential ingredients of ‘Art in transition’, and introduce them to his patrons.

To his credit, Paul has aided various individuals in becoming aspiring first-time collectors and has also contributed to the development and expansion of the seasoned collector’s appetite for distinctive work… ‘Art in transition’.

Paul Meyers has been associated with the art arena since 1989 when he founded Step Gallery as the Artistic Curator. He began promoting art from among a new generation of eager enthusiastic artists, and over the years hosted many media-based exhibitions. In addition, he has collaborated with other galleries both nationally and abroad through artist exchange programs.

Paul holds a Degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Hartford, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Diego State University and, has studied art history academically as well as in the field across Europe and Latin America. He has been associated with the art community since 1989.