Behind seated audience, standing audience packs the Conduit Gallery to hear the four speakers giving a tribute to John Reoch. Douglas Newby led off with his remarks, followed by artist Frances Bagley, gallerist Cris Worley, and concluding with Mark Reoch.
Nancy Whitenack has had a tremendous impact on artist patrons in Dallas for over 45 years. Her Conduit Gallery has had different Deep Elm locations and Design District locations, but her best location is her current one at 1845 E. Levee Street. This was a perfect location to host other important Dallas gallerists, like Barry Whistler and Cris Worley, and the artists they represent, and mutual patrons they cater to, as John Reoch was celebrated with tributes in his honor on September 14, 2026. Douglas Newby, who has known John Reoch since the day he arrived in Dallas, led off the tributes, followed by artist Frances Bagley, gallery owner Cris Worley, and concluded with his brother Mark Reoch. In attendance were business leaders, philanthropists, civic leaders, artists, and a room filled with those who adored John Reoch and what he provided to each of them and to the Dallas community.
Karen Reoch has just handed the mic to Douglas Newby, seated, who is doing a sound check before he stands at the lectern to deliver his tribute remarks at the Celebration of Life held at the Conduit Gallery on September 14, 2026.Mark Reoch, John Reoch’s brother, delivered closing remarks at John Reoch’s tribute at Conduit Gallery on September 14th at the Celebration of Life.Cris Worley delivering remarks in honor of John Reoch. Front row includes Solange Reoch O’Donnell in center.Susie Bauer, philanthropist, restaurateur, artisan chocolatier, and nonprofit leader, is a great friend of John Reoch and his daughter Solange. She characteristically helped organize the reception and catering for this great event. Here she is seated, taking a pause, as people begin to arrive for the Celebration of Life tribute to John Reoch at the Conduit Gallery.Audience begins to arrive, that includes interior designer Priscilla Sandlin and artist Richard Patterson, who also wrote a tribute to John Reoch for D Magazine, and Lael Brodsky, a great friend of John’s, who wore a hat in his honor.Before the John Reoch tribute remarks were delivered, those in attendance were saying hello to each other. In foreground is former CEO of Neiman Marcus, Barney’s and J.C.Penney, speaking to Connie Harkins. Mark Reoch is shown with the aviator sunglasses and orchid in his lapel in honor of his brother. Behind him is Frances Bagley, an artist who also delivered a tribute to John Reoch.
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