Summer School: Week 2
Jul
21

Summer School: Week 2

Summer School is now is session! Join us for the second lesson of our 8-week curriculum covering everything you need to know in order to buy a single piece of art. This week, our topic is: Finding the right work.

Just because you're ready, willing, and able to buy art doesn't mean that the right piece is easy to find. In this unit you will learn the ropes of the art market by learning to identify reputable resources and sellers, as well as tools and tricks to discover the wide world of artists working.

Matrons only.
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Summer School: Week 3
Jul
28

Summer School: Week 3

Week 3: Doing your research 

Okay so you found a work you love. But art history isn't just about looks. How do you dig deeper into the life, resume, or market value of an artist? This unit will equip you with tools to learn the story behind a piece of work, from provenance and exhibition history, to market value and artist reputation.

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Summer School: Week 4
Aug
4

Summer School: Week 4

Week 4: Approaching the seller 

For many this is the hardest part of the process. “If you have to ask the price you can't afford it,”  right?  You don't want to seem like a rube, you want to appear like you know what you're talking about, and you certainly don't want to embarrass yourself. This unit will walk you through protocols, scripts, and general etiquette around approaching a seller — whether they are a gallerist or the artist herself.

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Summer School: Week 5
Aug
11

Summer School: Week 5

Week 5: Pricing, negotiations, and payment plans 

You found the work, it's available, and in your price range. Now what? This unit will teach you whether there is wiggle room in pricing, how to determine if a price is fair, and the various ways you can pay for an artwork.

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Summer School: Week 6
Aug
18

Summer School: Week 6

Week 6: Hanging, sharing, enjoying 

Finally the work is home with you! This unit will explore ways to display your work so that you get the most of it, as well as propose ideas for the best way to share your new acquisition with others.

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Summer School: Week 7
Aug
25

Summer School: Week 7

Week 7: What’s next for my collection? 

The life of an artwork does not end when it's hung on your wall. It's important to document and preserve the work — whether for resale or in order to pass down knowledge for posterity. What documents are important to have handy and how do you follow the life, reputation, or market for the artists you've just purchased, whether or not they're still alive? This unit will walk you through those specifics.

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Summer School Kickoff
Jul
14

Summer School Kickoff

Summer School is now is session! Join us as we kickoff the start of our 8-week curriculum covering everything you need to know in order to buy a single piece of art. This week, our topic is: Exploring your taste.

How do you articulate what you love about art? Whether or not you already have a collection this unit will have you reflect on the aspects of art that truly move you, as well as help you articulate a coherent understanding of your personal taste.

Matrons only.
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Matrons Mixer: Making Space: A Women Artists' Open Studio Event with Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts
Jun
26

Matrons Mixer: Making Space: A Women Artists' Open Studio Event with Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts

Join us for an intimate evening inside the studios of three dynamic women artists at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts. Celebrating diverse perspectives on the art world, this private open studio event offers a rare opportunity to experience the creative environments of three artists at distinct stages in their careers—emerging, mid-career, and established. Each will offer a unique view into contemporary art practice and open their doors to showcase their most recent works. This is also a valuable opportunity to witness the creative process up close and engage with a vibrant community of professional artists.

The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with light refreshments and time to mingle with fellow guests and members of the EFA and LTH communities. Guests will then be invited to self-guide through the three participating studios at their own pace, enjoying direct access to the artists and their latest work in a conversational setting.

With only a few studios featured, this special event is designed to expand the dialogue and offer a closer look at the behind-the-scenes creative process. Space is limited—we look forward to sharing this evening of art and conversation with you.

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LONDON: Women in Art Fair Panel with Rachel Verghis and Virginia Damtsa
Jun
21

LONDON: Women in Art Fair Panel with Rachel Verghis and Virginia Damtsa

In a panel titled Matrons, Women in Art Fair brings together art world powerhouses, Hall Rockefeller, Rachel Verghis, and Virginia Damtsa to explore what patronage looks like when led by women, and for women. In a market where rising prices can make art feel out of reach, they will discuss how collecting, at any scale, remains a powerful way to engage with culture and drive change. From funding exhibitions to building collections with purpose, this conversation will dive into the motivations, strategies, and challenges behind being a modern matron of the arts, answering questions about what sustainable, feminist patronage looks like today and how investing in art is becoming a meaningful avenue for women to build cultural and financial legacy.

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