An Introduction to New York's Art World
An introduction to the institutions, individuals and trends that constitute the backbone of the art world in New York City, this course will highlight the opportunities and career paths that lie behind every corner of this complex maze.
Focusing on emerging and contemporary art and artists, the course will begin with an introductory survey of the past, present and future of the New York art world and continue with sessions dedicated to the institutions, professional figures, business models, opportunities and digital communities that make it tick.
Designed with the emerging artist or art professional in mind, this class will be infused with practical tips and insights borne by lived experience in the New York art world and will culminate in a panel of established art professionals discussing their paths and day-to-day duties.
Instructor
Krista Saunders is an independent curator based in Brooklyn, NY. She has worked for the ICA in Philadelphia, the Queens Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of Art and New Museum of Contemporary Art in various capacities. Saunders is a proud member of the Momenta Art Advisory Board and a 2010-11 Lori Ledis Curatorial Fellow. In addition to exhibitions in conventional spaces such as the Center for Emerging Visual Arts in Philadelphia and NURTUREart Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, her curatorial portfolio also includes site-specific exhibitions in alternative forums such as Urban Alchemist Design Collective, The Old Stone House and Vax Moto motorcycle garage.
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