About

Karlynn Keyes has a wealth of brand development experience including Rocslide, A Thousand & Co., The Trail of Painted Ponies, The Gallery Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale and The Citadel Pinnacle Peak. She is also an accomplished designer whose successful design career has spanned several industries from art and architecture to branding and licensing. Karlynn has also enjoyed great success with publishing, promotions, partnerships and philanthropy and she has the ability to work seamlessly with celebrities and the media.

As the former president of The Trail of Painted Ponies, Karlynn spent 10 years developing this wildly successful public art project into one of the finest gift and collectible companies in the industry, with sales exceeding $200 million dollars. This global brand has truly become a great American success story. She and The Trail of Painted Ponies have proudly gifted over $1 million to various non-profit organizations and her commitment to the arts and philanthropy are evident throughout her work.

Believing in the power of partnerships, Karlynn has developed significant corporate partnerships with the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, the American Heart Association, the Young President’s Organization, JW Marriott, General Dynamics, Carlson Companies, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dillard’s Department Stores and many more.

With great star power, Karlynn also launched the Celebrity Collection with beloved Singer/Songwriter Dolly Parton, Actor/Artist Tony Curtis and acclaimed actress Barbara Eden. Ms. Eden and Karlynn Keyes gifted the Safeway Foundation with the largest single in-store donation in history, valued at over $150,000. These funds are dedicated to support breast cancer research and treatment for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Originally from Minnesota, Karlynn grew up in an entrepreneurial family that developed and invested in a variety of exceptional businesses. She studied art and architecture in the United States and Europe and graduated from the American College in London. She settled in Arizona and began her career in commercial real estate development, creating artistic brands for destination commercial projects that combined regional architecture and a compelling mix of artful businesses. Karlynn is an accomplished designer & brand developer who continues to create successful concepts in several industries.

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