ALTAR ROOM

The Altar Room

The Altar Room is a captivating venue surrounded by an exquisite cabinet of curiosity

that seamlessly blends history, artistry, and intricate interior design.

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Shasta Smith is the founder and conservator of The Altar Room, a distinguished gallery that welcomes clients and collectors into a world of rare, captivating artifacts. Specializing in antiquities from the old world, the mystical, and the divine. The Altar Room is renowned for its mesmerizing Cabinet of Curiosities, historic ambiance, and exclusive events designed for those who seek inspiration, beauty, and the extraordinary. The gallery also serves as a haven for interior designers looking to bring an unparalleled touch of mystique and history into their work.

 

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With a career spanning over 24 years, Smith combines her expertise in interior architecture, design, and esoteric history with a passion for preserving the past. She has also served as a college professor, teaching design, business, and history. As the Executive Producer and host of the cable television show Red Hot Design, she showcased her innovative approach to design and architectural transformation, with a focus on repurposing and engineering both interiors and structures. Smith’s extensive experience includes working as a design and history consultant for television and film, where she contributed to set design and historical accuracy for various productions. On a national scale, she gained widespread recognition for her influential Sacramento-based location, Vintage Monkey, an archive housing an exceptional collection of antique motorcycles from around the world. Her contributions have been featured in award-winning projects and publications, and she has lent her expertise to numerous broadcasts, including appearances in The Wall Street Journal, PBS, HGTV, DIY Network, Biography Channel, A+E Network, Cineflix Productions, and FYI Channel, all reaching global audiences.

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Our Past & Present:

An excerpt from The Altar Room’s heritage:
"Our family has long been passionate preservationists, a tradition I proudly continue as the sole curator of The Altar Room. Through my travels and gatherings, I bring together objects of art and cultural significance from across the globe, preserving history and sharing stories of the past. Every artifact displayed in the gallery, whether an antique piece of natural history or a curated memento, has its own unique preservation journey. We aim to rescue these treasures from obscurity and landfill, providing a lasting educational resource for our visitors. The Altar Room is not just a gallery, but a sanctuary for the preservation of art, history, and the magic that resides in each object."