Life becomes interesting and personally fulfilling when you have an art business that is completely integrated. From initially selecting and representing the artists to printing the art prints; to sales, marketing and distribution; not to mention owning and operating one of the largest and most beautiful galleries/ showcases in the country; there is no limit to the creativity that is brought to your life. Imagine the challenges and rewards of planning exhibitions and events, being surrounded by art and actively working with artists. Getting up in the morning is no longer a problem. And travel always seems much more rewarding when the destination is to meet with artists, art publishers, and gallery owners in order to participate in shows like Art Expo New York or the DRUPA or FESPA exhibitions in Europe or Asia.

Herta and Wayne have been married for thirty-five years and have no children. This year Herta turned sixty and Wayne sixty-four. They are both healthy and passionate about remaining in business, but it’s never too early to start thinking about how to ensure the future of Kolibri. We are open to some kind of a 50/50% partnership with a buyout provision for the remaining 50% of our interest five to ten years down the line.

If you are already in the art business, all the better. If not, don’t worry because Herta and Wayne will continue to actively operate and grow the business for the next five to ten years. There will be plenty of time within that period to learn about the industry and contribute your own individual experience, creativity, direction, and expertise in developing the company. Herta and Wayne both openly embrace the idea of the "right" individual or company joining them as a partner. To them this not only represents their eventual exit strategy to retirement, but also new energy for the business.

Since the beginning, Herta and Wayne’s primary objectives have been to grow the business, build a strong reputation for quality, and gain strategic positioning in the industry. They refused to settle for being just another one-dimensional, single-segment company in the art business. They have worked diligently in building Kolibri, and every aspect of the company has been a labor of love. The company is 100% pride of ownership from top to bottom. Kolibri is an extension of vastly expansive lives; having lived, created, and conducted business for years in many interesting and exotic places.

Kolibri first opened its retail art gallery on November 29, 2002. It is a 10,000 square foot architectural marvel. The word "dramatic" seems to come to most people’s minds when attempting to describe their first impressions when entering the gallery. Within its 25-foot ceilings and custom designed floors are 12-foot, charcoal-colored, carpeted walls adorned with beautifully framed limited editions and original paintings. The floors in the gallery were custom designed by the design company Fire in the Head. The technique is a unique acid-wash process that chemically interacts with the elements in the concrete, bringing out the myriad of intriguing colors and natural textures. The floral design that graces the floor acts almost as a tour guide, ushering you through the many separate galleries within the two huge gallery rooms. It can be easily found on the third floor of the Avenue of the Peninsula Shopping Center in Rolling Hills Estates, California.

Rolling Hills Estates is a beautiful, upscale community located in the rolling hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The peninsula is only a fifteen-minute drive south from the Los Angeles International Airport and is surrounded on the west by magnificent cliffs bordering the Pacific Ocean. The community takes great pride in keeping its environment clean and pristine. The area is known not only for its beautiful scenery, but for miles of equestrian country trails winding through marvelous private estates, public parks, and gardens. Kolibri Art Gallery and Fine Art Framing is located in The Avenue of the Peninsula Shopping Center. The Center serves the people from such neighboring cities and communities as Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Torrance, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

For more information regarding a partnership with Kolibri Art Studio, please call Wayne Headrick at 310-377-2633.

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