Day Course in New York
The Gallery Business: A Practical Guide
Gain insight into starting and running an art gallery in today’s dynamic art market. Friday’s lecture provides an overview of the gallery business, from initial funding and forming an artist roster, to exhibition planning and marketing and communication strategies. Students will visit galleries on Saturday to augment the discussion and provide first-hand examples of success in the field. This examination of historical and new contemporary art gallery models in New York provides a solid foundation for students with an aspiring interest in owning a gallery or working in the commercial art sector.
Course dates
Dates: Friday, March 2 & Saturday, March 3
Times: 10:00am – 2:30pm (Friday), 11:00am – 4:30pm (Saturday)
Location: 570 Lexington Avenue, New York
Faculty
The course is led by Amy Smith-Stewart, independent curator and owner of the nomadic gallery, Smith-Stewart, formerly located on the Lower East Side. Smith-Stewart has curated more than fifty exhibitions in museums and galleries. She was formerly a Curator at P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, an affiliate of MoMA, a Curatorial Advisor for the Mary Boone Gallery and the 2006-2008 Guest Curator for the Peter Norton Collection.
Course fees
$595
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Further Information
For further information or questions about Public Programs, please email Matthew Stewart, Program Assistant, at
publicprogramsNY@sothebysinstitute.com Tel: +1 212.517.3929