Building an art collection can be confusing and intimidating. Our experts will provide tips on how to build a collection like a pro, spotlights on artists to look out for and how to find meaning in art.
FRIDAY October 10
1:30pm
As I See It: A Perspective on Hunt Slonem’s Bunnies
This session features a PowerPoint talk on Hunt Slonem’s new book, Bunnies, recently published by Glitterati Press.
3:00pm
Adventures in Media – Collecting and Protecting Unusual Art
Panelists will conduct an interactive discussion on past and present mediums used by fine artists and how they affect aspects of valuation, security, shipping, storage, restoration, climate controls, title and authenticity.
4:00pm
Sales and Use Taxes: How They Apply to Collectors and Dealers
US sales and use tax rules vary from state to state. Currently 45 states and the District of Columbia impose some sort of sales or use tax with differing exemptions and procedures, with each state and at times cities having unique tax laws, factors such as origin, status of seller, intial delivery locations, storage and final destination of the artwork all play into the planning and compliance process.
SATURDAY October 11
1:30pm
Artist Spotlight: Book Signing and Chat with Doug Menuez
This session features a booking signing and conversation with Doug Menuez, a documentary photographer and author of Fearless Genius: The Digital Revolution in Silicon Valley 1985-2000.
3:00pm
Building a Collection Like a Pro
Building an art collection can sometimes be confusing and intimidating.
SUNDAY October 12
1:45pm
Changing the Paradigm for Corporate Art
How do artist residencies, Curiosity Camps for entrepreneurs, and state-of-the-art maker studios contribute to companies and their creative capital, and what do the artists get in return? Are artists mere window-dressing for modern tech giants?
3:30pm
Visual Thinking Strategies – Making Meaning in Art
The presentation will be an opportunity to experience Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS). VTS is used in educational institutions and fine art museums internationally. This method was developed in collaboration between the NY MoMA and Developmental Psychologist Abigail Housen. The VTS experience will engage viewers with visual art directly, developing their own meaning making abilities and observation skills.
