Forty Under 40: Jacquelin Napal & Kat Emery

WHY THEY ARE TOP 40’s
They are transforming the art industry by championing diversity and using their platform for community empowerment and support.

Jacquelin Napal & Kat Emery, 39

Co-Founder of Art Angels Gallery

"Creativity thrives in diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment," Jacquelin Napal and Kat Emery, the co-owners of Art Angels, share. The duo has been breaking boundaries in the art world for the past decade, transforming their Los Angeles flagship gallery into an impressive 5,000 square feet sanctuary for artists and art lovers.

"We have built a haven for artists and art enthusiasts alike."

Art Angels is more than just a gallery, it is a trailblazing platform that amplifies the voices of often-underrepresented artists, especially those from female communities. Their unique and visionary approach has made them the go-to gallery for LA's biggest real estate developers and agencies, earning them features in prestigious publications like Architectural Digest and Forbes.

"Our gallery is our platform," they reveal, "it allows us to support causes important to us like empowering women and bringing the arts to kids." They understand the transformative power of art and actively use it to positively impact their community.

The ambitious pair isn't just about managing the gallery; they are hands-on in all areas of their business from curation, installations, public speaking to appearing on TV shows. "Skies the limit, but we aim to lead by example," Napal and Emery assert, affirming their commitment to innovation and excellence.

Through their bold vision and tenacious work ethic, Napal and Emery have put Los Angeles on the map for art collectors worldwide, and have undoubtedly earned their spot on the Forty Under 40 list.