Join us at 5:00 PM PST - 7:00 PM CST for a conversation about the intersection of art and technology with Martin Rauchbauer, Executive Director of the Djerassi Resident Artist Program in Woodside, CA.

Martin Rauchbauer is a senior Austrian diplomat and a tech governance expert. He came to Djerassi after having served for two years as Austria’s first tech ambassador to Silicon Valley, and more than five years as head of Open Austria, and Austrian consul in San Francisco.

Martin shaped the emerging field of tech diplomacy, and was engaged in transatlantic tech diplomacy and digital human rights. He also developed digital humanism as a strategic focus of Austria’s foreign policy.  Martin initiated Open Austria’s Art + Tech Lab and co-founded the European art + tech + policy initiative The Grid. He is a Berggruen Fellow on Global Governance of Technology, and a Diplo Foundation Fellow on Tech Diplomacy. In 2023, he co-founded the Tech Diplomacy Network with the World Economic Forum in San Francisco.

Join us at 10:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM CST for a conversation with Justin Anthony of Artwork Artchive as he describes the journey of building his artist-centric business. Justin is a social entrepreneur driven by his desire to be part of something that measures success not just by a bottom line, but by its contribution to society. With Artwork Archive, he has spent over a decade arming artists with the tools they need to get organized, manage their business, and share their art with the world.  It is now used by thousands of artists in over 150 countries.

Join us at 9:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM CST, for an interactive follow-up session to last week's conversation with Molly Casey. This is your chance to dig deeper, ask questions, and apply industry insights to your own practice. We'll break down key takeaways, discuss real-world applications, and explore how to leverage this knowledge in your artistic journey.

Whether you're looking to refine your approach to galleries, enhance your curatorial understanding, or simply gain a clearer picture of the art world ecosystem, this session offers a unique opportunity to process and personalize expert advice.

Come prepared with your thoughts, questions, and experiences. Let's turn last week's wisdom into this week's action plan!

Join us at 5:00 PM PST - 7:00 PM CST for a conversation about the transformative power of art in public and private spaces with Molly Casey, Co-Founder and Chief Curator of NINE dot ARTS, an award-winning art advisory firm known for its curatorial creativity, management of large-scale multi-phase projects and forward-thinking vision. Molly’s innovative approach to art consulting includes building a global community of artists and supporting education, advocacy, and career-building opportunities. She and Co-founder Martha Weidmann formed NINE dot ARTS in 2009 with the vision of building a forward-thinking art consulting company that both curates incredible art experiences and advocates for art and artists.

Join us at 9:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM CST, for an interactive follow-up session to last week's conversation with Liz Garvey. This is your chance to dig deeper, ask questions, and apply industry insights to your own practice. We'll break down key takeaways, discuss real-world applications, and explore how to leverage this knowledge in your artistic journey.

Whether you're looking to refine your approach to galleries, enhance your curatorial understanding, or simply gain a clearer picture of the art world ecosystem, this session offers a unique opportunity to process and personalize expert advice.

Come prepared with your thoughts, questions, and experiences. Let's turn last week's wisdom into this week's action plan!

Join us at 5:00 PM PST - 7:00 PM CST for a talk with Elizabeth K. Garvey, Co-Founder and Director of Garvey|Simon in NYC. She launched EKG Art Advisory in 1999, running it successfully for a decade before founding Garvey|Simon in 2010. Garvey|Simon’s contemporary exhibition program primarily features works on paper, showcasing artists who use unusual materials and meticulous methods, ranging from hyperrealist to abstract styles.

Central to Garvey|Simon’s mission is the desire to break away from traditional norms. The gallery was established to extend the reach of the New York art scene, starting with a series of pop-up exhibitions in New York and the Midwest. Liz Garvey continuously seeks to explore and expand into alternative markets, collaborating with seasoned dealers and galleries. Additional services offered by Garvey|Simon include collection management and database services, appraisals, framing, artist coaching, and online platform consultation.

Join us for an insightful discussion with Liz Garvey on alternative models in the art gallery world.

Join us at 9:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM CST, for an interactive follow-up session to last week's conversation with Bridgette Mayer. This is your chance to dig deeper, ask questions, and apply industry insights to your own practice. We'll break down key takeaways, discuss real-world applications, and explore how to leverage this knowledge in your artistic journey.

Whether you're looking to refine your approach to galleries, enhance your curatorial understanding, or simply gain a clearer picture of the art world ecosystem, this session offers a unique opportunity to process and personalize expert advice.

Come prepared with your thoughts, questions, and experiences. Let's turn last week's wisdom into this week's action plan!

Join us at 5:00 PM PST - 7:00 PM CST, for a lively conversation with Bridgette Mayer - gallerist, author, and artist coach - on the inner workings of a contemporary art gallery. Since opening her eponymous Philadelphia gallery in 2001, Bridgette has represented artists from around the world through both her gallery program in Philadelphia and her art advisory firm based in Orlando, Florida. A leader in the Philadelphia arts community, she actively partners with local organizations to support fundraising initiatives and generates opportunities for artists to engage with the public.

In this session, Bridgette will share insights into:

• The role of a contemporary art gallery in today's market

• What gallerists look for in artists

• How to build and maintain relationships with galleries

• The evolving landscape of art sales and representation

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insider knowledge from an experienced art world professional!