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Headlands Center for the Arts

May 4 - May 4, 2008

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944 Simmonds Road Sausalito, CA 94965
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Ticket Info: $10 General Admission FREE for Headlands Members Eleanor Harwood, artist; Director, Eleanor Harwood Gallery Julio Cesar Morales, artist; Co-director, Queen’s Nails Annex Eleanor Hanson Wise, Co-director, The Present Group Moderator: Natasha Boas, curator and art advisor We all hear that the contemporary art market is booming with celebrity artists and star collectors, but what does that mean for the average person? We’ll talk to some Bay Area gallerists and art promoters who have established fresh approaches to the market, and take a look at how aspiring collectors can make informed choices about buying emerging art without breaking the bank. We’ll also talk about how artists can effectively participate in the market, in order to support themselves financially while remaining true to their ideals. Other topics of discussion will include approaches to curatorial practice in for-profit settings; how the art fair circuit contributes to buzz about regional scenes; and art practice and exhibition making as small business enterprises. This is a great opportunity to get ready for the 2008 Benefit Auction on June 12 at the Herbst International Exhibition Hall in the Presidio. Visit www.headlands.org/auction for more information and to buy tickets.