Eaton Fine Art
Terry Eaton of Eaton Fine Art has turned his childhood passion for art into a thriving business, and chances are you’ve seen his work in some of your favorite hotels around the world.
Meet Terry Eaton of Eaton Fine Art
The world needs more LGBTQ entrepreneurs. But starting your own business is not easy. It requires a lot of inner strength and a strong desire to succeed. It means overcoming limiting beliefs and growing your business step by step. Terry shares that when you embrace your uniqueness, surround yourself with a supportive community, and commit to it, so do you may Become a successful business leader with the resources to give back to empower others in our community.
Terry Eaton is president and chief curator of Eaton Fine Art, a full-service fine art consulting firm based in Austin, Texas. The Eaton team serves as a leading innovative art resource for developers, brand leaders, interior designers and buyers creating art programs for hospitality and healthcare projects in the U.S. and internationally. Terry’s prestigious portfolio includes the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the St. Regis Princeville Resort in Kauai and the Ritz Carlton, San Juan.
Terry joins us to share what it takes to be a successful LGBTQ entrepreneur, describing the drive it takes to start a business and the value of surrounding yourself with the right people. Terry discusses the evolution of his business and shares the challenges he faced as the business grew from a spare bedroom in his San Francisco apartment to a custom feng shui building in Austin. Terry shares how he overcame limiting beliefs to become a leader and create change in his industry.
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Topics covered with Terry Eaton
Terry’s role as visual arts curator
- Hospitality projects and healthcare facilities
- Work together to select wall art and accessories
Terry’s duties at Eaton Fine Art
- Collaborate with other curators and the production team
- Travel (customer meetings, museums and galleries)
The Cosmopolitan Hotel Project in Las Vegas
- I have been working with Rockwell and Friedmutter for 3½ years
- 12,788 pieces in guest rooms + 400 in public spaces
Terry’s insight into what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur
- Hard work + passion
- Thrive in the face of challenges
Which gave Terry the courage to start his own business
- Supportive family environment
- Inner strength + desire for success
What Terry learned in business school at UT
- Encouraged by exposure to business leaders
- Surround yourself with supportive, successful people
Terry’s advice for overcoming limiting beliefs
- Don’t let bullying get you down
- Embrace your uniqueness and creativity
The challenges Terry faced in running a business
- Long hours and hard work
- Let employees go during an economic downturn
The development of Eaton Fine Art
- Started in the guest room of the SF apartment
- Can set up your own Feng Shui office in Austin
Why Terry pursued NGLCC LGBTBE certification
- Embrace the sense of community
- Support other LGBTQ businesses
The importance of being an LGBTQ business leader
- Have a seat at the table to create change
- Able to give back to the community
Terry’s daily exercises to stay centered and focused
- Energize for the day by starting at the gym
- Connect on Instagram for inspiration
Current projects at Eaton Fine Art
- 130 on board in the USA, Canada and the Caribbean
- Includes NY Marriott Marquis + Baha Mar Resort