“The Waterfall Mansion stands out as a refreshing oasis in the sometimes arid landscape of New York City.
Here, I can unwind, recapture the sense of home, and bask in a protective ambiance like a fortress.”- Entrepreneur in NYC, Sija Kim
“Kate has nurtured and selflessly poured her heart into over 400 artists from all over the world to build a community of artists with her kindness, hospitality, and amazing eye for beauty.” - Dwight Jacobsen
“Waterfall is where God’s gifting and His Spirit meet. It is where beauty harmonizes with peace and love to produce a grace that touches the soul.” - Investor and executive board of directors at Waterfall Arts Foundation, Clair Fung
“For me, Waterfall is a place where the water of life flows allowing art to grow. It is a place where you can feel rest and peace when having a hard time… It is a recovery and answer to start over.” - Waterfall Artist, Peter Moon
“Waterfall is a place like hope that prevents you from losing yourself and gives you courage and new dreams.” - Waterfall Artist, Lee Seung Hee
“Looking back on 10 years, when I was just a wanderer, I found a community here that guided me to a new path as an artist, surrounded by true beauty and faith. Without Waterfall, my life would be far from the truth and faith.” - Waterfall Artist, Jinwon Chang
“Amid shifting gallery models, Waterfall's innovative mindset leads them to discover unique yet respectful avenues that enable artists to showcase their creative potentials, ultimately generating interest across private, corporate, and public markets. Waterfall’s attentiveness and forward-thinking approach breaks boundaries – facilitating conversations between collectors and artists stand out.” - Waterfall Artist, Founder of Aurora Media Art Festival Shane Pennington
“Waterfall creates a nurturing atmosphere for my creative aesthetic and spiritual goals. It is an environment where I feel at home with my approach to my life, values and my art.”- Waterfall Artist, Jeffrey Brosk
“Waterfall has allowed me to paint what had been on my heart and search to deepen my painting practice, ultimately trying new ways to create and allow my work to bring glimpses of real beauty and love to this hurting world.” - Waterfall Artist, Dawn Waters Baker
“It is a place that convinced me, who was just a potter making pots, that pots could become art. From the journey with Waterfall Gallery, after 30 years of working, I had the opportunity to have an exhibition with a gallery in Seoul.” - Waterfall Artist, Sang Joon Park
“...With Waterfall, I always find myself seeking transformation and a new perspective.” - Waterfall Artist, Minha Yang
“Waterfall Mansion is a place where the art is able to live and be and people are able to sit and enjoy the presence of great art made by great artists in a respected context with people that care and love what they do on a daily basis.” - Waterfall Artist, Rex Hausmann
“...In an art world that is aggressive, difficult, and often separate from the artist’s soul, being a part of Waterfall means being professionally guided by a group of people who share with you not only a creative business vision but an inspired and spiritual one.” - Waterfall Artist, Luca Artioli
“The weekly prayer meetings have been an integral part of life for the past seven years. The relationships I have formed with the community and Kate has resulted in the growth and deepening of my art and has enriched my own journey in life with the spirit of revelation.”- Waterfall Artist, Laurie Lea
“Waterfall is like a very big tree that always reassuringly remains through hard times. It is a place of family where words of gratitude pour out that give me the strength and courage to pursue my dreams.” - Waterfall Artist, Kimi Kim Wittling
“Kate Shin and Waterfall are instigating a river of culture, and lighting a fire of creativity vs. fear. It is a receptive home for the nurturing and feeding of creativity and a foundation to educate and fund new generations.” - Author, President of The Alper Portfolio Group Ltd., and Artist Patron, Paty Alper
“Waterfall does not abstract the art away from the artist - it presents them both to us in integrated wholes. It seeks the flourishing of the artist. It is a genuine community that unites artists and lovers of art. I know of nothing like it.” - Pastor Emeritus, Redeemer Presbyterian Church of NYC,Tim Keller
“Waterfall is my home of inspiration and support and Kate Shin is a positive, wonderful energy behind my creation.” - Waterfall Artist, Orna Ben-Ami
"The magnificent art displayed at the Waterfall Mansion is enhanced by the superb architecture of the building. There is a real synergy between the extraordinary artworks and the walls engulfing them." - Raquel Ramati, Professor of Architecture
“Waterfall is a footprint, where a thin layer between Heaven and Earth exists. It is a sanctuary, allowing your spirit to exhale and your soul to breathe new life. The richness of conversations, the love felt, and the depth of wisdom gleaned have been an oasis of light and hope in the midst of New York City. “ - Jody Chadban
"The Waterfall is unique in the world of art for how it cares for artists and for how it serves as a place to remind us that beauty and hope exist." - Founder of Tusen Takk Foundation, and Chair of ISO/TC 145 Graphic Symbols, Geoffrey Peckham
“Waterfall is a hidden gem in New York City. From the design, aesthetics, service, thoughtfulness of experience, and the essence of the space, you feel immediately at ease and that you’ve entered a space that is unlike any other. What Kate and her team have done to support, empower and uplift artists is beyond needed. Waterfall Mansion is a must-visit for anyone who wants to experience amazing art, space, and culture.” - Caroline Pugh
“Waterfall is a place of beauty and grace. My soul always leaves there with more hope and love.” - Co-founder of Highland Capital management, L.P., and Artist Patron, Mark Okada
“Waterfall Arts Foundation is a seal of a movement of elegance that will affect the river of culture, a headwater from which many streams of Culture Care will flow out. Waterfall is, simply, where the “impossibilities” are made possible, through the tears and care of Kate Shin.” - Artist, Makoto Fujimura
“Waterfall Mansion’s prayer group is a highlight of my week where many delightful participants connect, reach out, and provide care for one another.” - Waterfall Prayer Group Member, Adam Young
“Elevator of my mind and soul.”
- Grace and Mercy Foundation, Debbie Moon
“The minute I step inside the townhouse, my heart becomes calm, my eyes are opened to the beauty of various emerging artists' perfectly displayed works, and the peaceful healing and restoration of my soul begins.”- Dwight Jacobsen
“Waterfall gallery is the reflection of the founder’s genuine care about artists and various cultural beliefs– It is where my heart is.”- Waterfall Artist, Sarah Saito
“Waterfall Mansion was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with on The Laurel project in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their team was extremely responsive, attentive to detail, and creative with their proposals. Not only are the pieces memorable, but they help set a standard as to what people can expect when walking through The Laurel, which is high-end and quality design. “ - Senior Project Manager for The Laurel, Stephanie Dunn