Lynda Jolley studied Philosophy and Drama at Mills College in Oakland, CA and completed her BA degree in Humanities with an emphasis in Art History at CSU, Sacramento. She was owner and director of the alternative gallery Big Art (1992-2000) and joined Beth Jones as an associate in January of 2000. Her eight years of gallery management included consulting to numerous private collectors and in this regard, has lectured at the Crocker Art Museum on acquiring and maintaining a contemporary art collection. Her experience also includes art acquisition for commercial spaces, curation, installation and artists relations.

Since joining Beth Jones, Art Consultant, Ms. Jolley has assisted in all levels of corporate art consulting services including: analysis of architectural and design elements for the placement of artwork, site specific commissions, interfacing with municipal organizations when necessary, proposing and maintaining budgets, facilitation of and presentation to an art selection committee, design and coordination of framing, installation with attention to security issues, and integration of appropriate lighting.

Ms. Jolley served on the Board of Directors for the Center for Contemporary Art (1995-2000) and the Board of Directors for Uptown Arts (1996-1998).