Margarite Almeida
Vice President and Co-Owner
Westwood Gallery
Margarite Almeida is co-owner and Vice President of Westwood Gallery in New York City since 1995. The gallery exhibits painting, photography, sculpture and multi-media artwork. Ms. Almeida’s expertise is in the management of exhibitions, art projects, art consulting, writing and communication regarding visual arts. She has appeared on television programs, such as NBC Today Show and news segments in Japan, Europe and Australia. In addition she has written feature articles for several fine arts magazines.
Ms. Almeida was President of the international arts division of a corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. She worked with private and corporate clients, in addition to creating markets for artists in Asia. Her international background is an important factor in her cultivation and passion for the arts. Ms. Almeida holds an M.A. in International Business, as well as an M.A. in International Relations. She also serves on the board of several non-profit organizations, including SoHo Partnership, Worldwide Children’s Foundation of New York and children’s arts organizations.
