On Wednesday, May 20 the Professional Development will open a discussion about the future of galleries in the virtual role of commerce. This is an opportunity to openly discuss issues between galleries and artists that usually people just discuss behind closed doors.
Our speakers include
Karen Lorene, Facere Jewelry Art Gallery;
Patti Bleicher, Gallery Loupe;
Whitney Couch, Object Fetish;
Sienna Patti, Sienna Gallery;
Beth Ann Gerstein, The Society of Arts and Crafts; and
Ruth Snyderman, Works/ Snyderman Gallery.
Moderators are the PDS organizers: Andy Cooperman, Don Friedlich, Ken Bova and Harriete Estel Berman.
Your questions are wanted at the Professional Development Seminar or if you prefer, submit your questions in advance as a comment in this discussion.
We will start with the questions listed below.
Hope you can attend. The afternoon four hours of programing is open to all artists in all media.
$10.00 pre-registration ; $15.00 at the door.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
TIME: 2:00 - 6:00 PM
WHERE: The Loews Philadelphia Hotel (Conference Hotel)
Commonwealth Rooms C & D
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pre-REGISTER online at: http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/image/homepage/signup/.docs/pg/10034 CLICK ON EXTRAS
For more information:
www.snagmetalsmith.org/Events/Professional_Development_Seminar/
"How do galleries see their role in a world that is rapidly moving from the “brick and mortar” storefront to the glowing computer monitor?
What unique services can and do galleries provide?
How will artists sell their work comfortably in both worlds?
These issues will be examined from the perspectives of the gallery, the artist, and the collector.
Be sure to take part in this dynamic and frank discussion.