Betty Parsons (1900 – 1982) was an American artist, gallerist, and influential figure in the New York art scene. Born in New York City, Parsons initially pursued a career in acting before transitioning to painting in the 1930s. As the founder of the Betty Parsons Gallery in 1946, she played a pivotal role in promoting and exhibiting avant-garde art, representing prominent artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, contributing significantly to the rise of Abstract Expressionism in the mid-20th century.