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Mark and Hilarie Moore embarked on their journey in the art world when they founded their gallery in October of 1984 in Long Beach, California. For over forty years, the Mark Moore Gallery has become synonymous with highly regarded exhibitions, art fairs, and special projects. What began as a small venture – two employees working out of an old auto garage, exhibiting the work of classmates and Mark’s instructors – has since grown to become a staple in the contemporary art scene of Southern California.

Mark, who received his degree from the University of California, Irvine in 1981, has always had a passion for promoting the work of contemporary artists. As a graduate of UCI's progressive art program, he shared the same aesthetic and emphasized the work of emerging artists in areas such as post-modernism, spirituality, minimalism, and conceptualism.

Dan Flavin at Mark Moore Gallery, Santa Monica / JUNE 5 – JULY 1, 1999

The Moores have also made it a priority to support art education through various programs such as free tours to studios and museums, lectures, and panel discussions. Mark has been a frequent guest lecturer at art institutions in Southern California and has served on the steering committee for the Fine Arts Advisory Board at University of California Irvine, California State University Long Beach, and the Laguna Art Museum Collections.

The gallery's first space in Orange County was quickly recognized by The Orange County Register as one of the top ten galleries in Southern California in 1988. Just a year later, in 1989, Mark was selected as the first recipient of the L.A. Artcore Award of Merit in the Arts. Since then, the Mark Moore Gallery has continued to showcase groundbreaking exhibitions and has been recognized by The Art Market Guide as one of the top 35 galleries in America.

A notable moment in the gallery's history was the organization of a monumental sculpture exhibition by Mark Di Suvero in 1998 in collaboration with the Orange County Museum of Art. The exhibition, which lasted for nine months, was the largest outdoor display of Di Suvero's work in the United States in over two decades.

GERHARD RICHTER at Mark Moore Gallery, Santa Monica / JULY 8 – AUGUST 19, 1995

In addition to promoting emerging artists, the Mark Moore Gallery has also played a crucial role in the development of the contemporary art market in Korea over the last 25 years. The gallery has presented exhibitions featuring renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Ed Ruscha, Gerhard RICHTER, Carl Andre, Vija Celmins, Lucio Fontana, Robert Mangold, Wolfgang Tillmans, Thomas Struth, Andreas Gursky, John Chamberlain, Robert Ryman, Donald Judd, Robert Therrien, Vernon Fisher, John McCracken, Christopher Wool, John McLaughlin, Dan Flavin, Ad Reinhardt, Mel Ramos, Ruth Asawa, Julie Heffernan, Allison Schulnik, Craig Kauffman, Larry Bell, and Bruce Nauman, as well as having worked extensively in the secondary market.

VERNON FISHER at Mark Moore Gallery, Santa Monica / MARCH 31 – MAY 7, 1994

Over the years, they have participated in a number of major art fairs both nationally and internationally. As one of the few family-owned galleries on the West Coast, the Mark Moore Gallery has gained a reputation for showcasing and representing acclaimed mid-career and emerging artists like Tim Bavington, Mark Bennett, Amy Elkins, Vernon Fisher, Clay Johnson, David Klamen, Beth Lipman, Jeffry Mitchell, Zemer Peled, Kim Rugg, Christopher Russell, Jason Salavon, Heidi Schwegler, Dirk Staschke, Penelope Umbrico, Ben Weiner, and Yoram Wolberger – to name but a few.

VERNON FISHER at Mark Moore Gallery, Santa Monica / MARCH 31 – MAY 7, 1994

Recognizing the changes in the art world, the Mark Moore Gallery closed its physical exhibition space in 2017 but continues to maintain an active online presence, showcasing their artists' work through numerous platforms as Mark Moore Fine Art. serves as a "living catalog" with updated information and visuals on their artists and exhibitions.

In addition, Mark Moore Fine Art Advisory provides independent curatorial and consulting services for private individuals, museums, corporate and institutional collections. With expertise ranging from emerging artists to established masters, they specialize in work which is intellectually and conceptually bold yet technically accomplished. Their aim is to foster connections between artists, collectors, institutions and venues, thereby enabling them to offer an impressive portfolio of services for their clients worldwide. 

GRAY MATTER at Mark Moore Gallery, Santa Monica, featuring work by: ANDRE, CELMINS, JUDD, RICHTER, NAUMAN, WHEELER, WILMARTH, WOOL / APRIL 20 – JUNE 1, 1996

Whether beginning a collection or augmenting an existing one with fine works by historical or contemporary masters, Mark Moore Fine Art Advisory Services is able to source and recommend artworks based on client specifications across the spectrum of the visual arts: paintings, works on paper, prints, sculpture, installation, photographs and video. Their expert guidance facilitates the acquisition of pieces which have both value and longevity in addition to resonating with the individual collector. Their advisory and art consulting services provide overall curatorial support, management services, and technical advice for private and corporate collections.

For those who are passionate about contemporary art or interested in learning more about the Mark Moore Fine Art and its artists, the gallery’s website offers updates on exhibitions and events by joining their mailing list. As they continue to support emerging artists and contribute to the art community, the Mark Moore Fine Art remains a prominent figure in the contemporary scene of Southern California.

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