Gallery director and artist Scott Smith arrived in NOLA in 1996 to join the art department at the House of Blues, where he was a curator and preparator for their extensive folk/outsider art collection. After assuming the role of Art Director at House of Blues, Scott became responsible for overseeing and managing all visual aspects of HOB projects across the country. In this position he collaborated closely with clients, creative teams, and artists to develop concepts, establish the overall artistic style, and guide the direction and execution of exhibitions and interiors. 

During this time he met and hired Farrington to create a variety of original art works both large and small.  They have worked in collaboration on numerous projects ever since.