The Business of Art Panel Discussion
The Business of Art Panel Discussion is a public event that aims to bring together individuals from the area who believe in the idea that art will continue to play a large role in this city's growth. The event is also a means to discuss creative ideas with members of the artistic community and its supporters.
Panelists for this discussion include Celeste Lawson, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Buffalo and Erie County; Ed Cardoni, Executive Director of Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center; Demetra Christakos, Executive Director of the Ontario Association of Art Galleries; and Marilee Keller, 2003-2005 Chair of the Collectors Gallery, Albright Knox Art Gallery. Moderating the panel discussion is Cynnie Gaasch, Arts Editor for Artvoice, as well as working artist, grant writer, and teaching artist for Young Audiences of Western New York.
Hosted by 'urban creatives', Megan Weaver and Nadejda Petrova; along with media sponsors, Artefakt Magazine and Buffalo Rising.
Dinner reservations are available at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery from 5-7:30p with the panel discussion opening at 8pm in the 3rd floor Canal View Room. Cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Contact Pearl Street Grill & Brewery at 716.856.2337 for dinner reservations, and mention the Business of Art Panel to receive a 10% discount from your food order.
Cover charge is $5.
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2005 Location: Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, 76 Pearl Street, Buffalo Time: 5 n 10 pm
Photo: Spirit of Womanhood by Griffis. Gift of James G. Forsyth Fund. 1962. Located in Delaware Park near Hoyt Lake.
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