About us

Distillery of Modern Art is an experience unlike any in the world, combining a modern art gallery supporting local artists and installations, a cocktail lounge featuring drinks from journeyed mixologists, and a 2,800 sq. ft. event space hosting memorable celebrations. When you walk through our doors you’ll see that what makes us different is that it’s not all about us; it’s about you. Creating a memorable experience with every sip, we’ve carefully curated every aspect of our distillery, and our spirits. Distillery of Modern Art was created for you to appreciate, right now, in this moment.

SETH WATSON

Founder

Favorite Spirit: Bourbon
Favorite Cocktail: Vieux Carre
Favorite Artist: Wassily Kandinsky
Favorite Quote: “Adapt or perish.” H.G. Wells
Favorite Book: On the Road – Jack Kerouac

MATT GREIF

Head Distiller

Favorite Spirit: Rye Whiskey
Favorite Cocktail: Gin martini with blue cheese olives
Favorite Artist: N. C. Wyeth
Favorite Quote: “In a mad world, only the mad are sane.” Akira Kurosawa
Favorite Book: Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris

HENRY ROSENBAUM

General Manager

Favorite Spirit: Rye Whiskey
Favorite Cocktail: Last word with mezcal
Favorite Work of Art: The Detroit Industry Murals by Diego Rivera
Favorite Quote: “As far as I can tell, your entire enterprise is little more than a solitary man with a messy apartment which may or may not contain a chicken.”
Favorite Book: Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe 

RUSSELL GOTTSCHALK

Director of Operations and Market Awareness

Favorite Spirit: Bourbon
Favorite Cocktail: DoMA’s Black Manhattan
Favorite Artist:  GFB3
Favorite Quote:  Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. – Thomas Edison
Favorite Book:  The Art of Gathering – Priya Parker

BECKY SOWEMIMO

Director of Events

Favorite Spirit: Bourbon
Favorite Cocktail: DoMA’s Black Manhattan
Favorite Artist:  GFB3
Favorite Quote:  Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. – Thomas Edison
Favorite Book:  The Art of Gathering – Priya Parker

MATT FUREDY

Georgia Market Manager

Favorite Spirit: Whiskey/Whisky
Favorite Cocktail: Manhattan
Favorite Artist: Leonardo Da Vinci
Favorite Quote: “I just want to tell you both good luck, we’re all counting on you.” Airplane
Favorite Book: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

CHAUNCE COOPER

Bar Lead

Favorite Spirit: Gin
Favorite Cocktail: Singapore Sling
Favorite Artist: King Krule
Favorite Quote: “Be good people.” James A. Janisse
Favorite Book: The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell

JON FRANKLIN

Assistant Distiller

Favorite Spirit: Gin
Favorite Cocktail: Gin & Soda
Favorite Artist: The Menzingers
Favorite Quote: “If everyone needs a crutch then I need a wheelchair.” -the Menzingers
Favorite Book: Where the Wild Things Are – Maurice Sendak

SALINA COPELAND

Packaging Manager

Favorite Spirit: Gin
Favorite Cocktail: Last Word
Favorite Artist: Crystal Wagner
Favorite Quote: “There are times to stay put and what you want will come to you, and there are times to go out into the world and find such a thing for yourself.” – Lemony Snicket
Favorite Book: Wicked: Life and times of the Wicked Witch of the West

CHRIS JONES

Production Assistant

Favorite Spirit: Kraken Rum
Favorite Cocktail: Espresso Martini
Favorite Artist: Steve Lacy
Favorite Book: Way of the Samurai