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2018 In Review: Rochester Art Collectors Offered Twenty-One Programs

12/13/2018

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   Even though Rochester Art Collectors has only been in existence for nine months our group has offered twenty-one programs with the help of seventeen partner organizations. All but two of the programs were free to attendees. "Lure Of The Local," a panel discussion developed in collaboration with the Memorial Art Gallery, and "Think globally. Create, experience and collect locally," done in partnership with Rochester Contemporary, both required an admission fee to those who were not already members of those institutions.

   We don't have an exact count but we believe our programs exposed attendees to several hundred artists' works for sale over the course of 2018. Generally speaking we try to hold our events inside of galleries during group exhibitions so attendees can both see and purchase works of art as well as pick up a little education. Event attendees were informed on a wide array of topics at our events including understanding and collecting glass, ceramics, and photography to printmaking, and more. All but five of our programs were open to the public.

   Our five member-only programs in 2018 fell into two categories: "Collectors Circles" and "Collectors Previews".  Members participating in a "Collector Circle" event may bring a piece of art from their collection created by someone other than themselves to talk about with the group. In addition, we have a guest speaker present information of interest to collectors. Usually we hold "Collectors Circle" events in a gallery during a group show. Members were also invited to three "Collectors Preview" events.  Every so often we are able to gain access to exhibitions BEFORE the show is open to the public thereby providing members an opportunity to see and purchase works of art before the general public.

Here's the list of program events held in 2018. The most recent events are shown at the top.
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  • Social Mixer at The Strathallan | Contemporary Art Fair of Rochester | KC Fine Art Gallery | FREE
  • Dick Bennett on Collecting Photography | Image City Gallery | FREE
  • Collectors Preview Party! Big Show of Small Works | Lumiere Gallery | Members Only | FREE
  • Erich Lehman on The Art Of The Pop-Up | 1975 Gallery | FREE
  • ​Collectors Circle | Oxford Gallery | Members Only | FREE
  • Creating & Collecting Glass | More Fire Glass | FREE
  • Social Mixer + Panel Presentation: "Lure Of The Local" | Memorial Art Gallery
  • ArtAwake 2018 | Exhibition PREVIEW | Members Only | FREE
  • Curating Your Collection | Main Street Arts Center | FREE
  • Understanding & Collecting Ceramic Art | Flower City Arts Center | FREE
  • ​Primer On Printmaking: Understanding & Collecting Fine Art Prints | RIT Bevier Gallery | FREE
  • Think globally. Create, experience and collect locally | Rochester Contemporary Arts Center
  • Living With Art: A splash of inspiration at home or at work - Part 2 | Rochester Brainery
  • ​Info Presentation: Rochester Art Collectors Group at Anderson Alley - Session 2 | FREE
  • Info Presentation: Rochester Art Collectors Group at Hungerford - Session 2 | FREE
  • ​Info Presentation: Rochester Art Collectors Group at Anderson Alley - Session 1 | FREE
  • Info Presentation: Rochester Art Collectors Group at Hungerford - Session 1 | FREE
  • Collectors Preview: The Birth of the Universe | Members Only | FREE
  • ​Collectors Circle | Makers Gallery | Members Only | FREE
  • ​Living With Art: A splash of inspiration at home or at work - Part 1 | Rochester Brainery
  • ​Kick-off Social Mixer for RochesterArtCollectors.org | Memorial Art Gallery - Brown Hound | FREE
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Second "Collectors Circle" Program Successful

10/24/2018

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   On Tuesday, October 23rd at 6:30 pm we held our second "Collectors Circle" program. This one was held at Oxford Gallery.  It was just as successful at the first one, held earlier in the year at Makers Gallery. 

The Collectors Circle program is open only to members and seating is limited to just 30 people. We like to gather in an exhibition space during a current show. Typically a special guest speaker is invited to present on a topic of interest to member-participants.

   The first 30 minutes of the program are are social . Members take some time to look at the work on exhibit; grab a bite and a sip while chatting with one another. Before too long we gather in a large circle. Each collector presents an original work of art from their collection to the group. Usually we hear a little background about the work and how the collector came to own it. Sometimes we hear why it's important to the owner's collection or why it's important to the collector or both.

   This time around we heard stories about works of art saved by relatives who were refugees fleeing Nazi's during the World War II era and later given to the collector. At one point the lights were dimmed so that we could all experience the luminescence of an Op-Art piece from the 80s. An early 20th century landscape was presented along with details about the painter and it's importance to the collector. We even saw a bronze casting of a disposable cup lid from a show in 2016; As you can tell there was a wide range of work!

  After the collectors presented their works of art we turned the floor over to Oxford Gallery owner, Jim Hall. He talked about the long history of Oxford Gallery. Established in the 1960s Oxford is the longest continuously running commercial gallery in Rochester. Jim and his wife, Ginny, have owned the gallery for 25 years. Oxford represents over 40 artist and exhibits their works on consignment - usually organized around exhibition themes - throughout the year. In addition, Jim is an active art dealer specializing in 19th century works. He closed his talk with a traditional definition of art collecting that prompted a lively discussion.  The group broke up around 8:30 pm.

  The next Collectors Circle will be held early in 2019. Details will be announced sometime after January 1, 2019.

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First "Collectors Circle" Program Re-Cap

3/27/2018

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   On March 22nd Rochester Art Collectors held it's very first "Collectors Circle."  This informal gathering was a chance for members  to share ideas, pick up a few tips and meet other collectors. 

Video provided by Rochester Art Collector member, Melissa Huang.

   We met at Makers Gallery and Studio for two reasons: 

   First, it's a great space to pick up some art, but also because we asked the proprietor, Alex Gruttadaro to discuss his curatorial philosophy as a commercial gallery. With over thirty people in attendance, our round table format morphed into a larger collectors circle!

   Here's how the evening went:
  • ​6:30 ~ 7:00 pm people gathered and became acquainted.
  • 7:00 pm Rochester Art Collectors co-organizer, Sarah Webb gave a brief overview.
  • From 7:00 pm until 7:30 pm we went around the circle. Everyone introduced themselves, briefly discussed their background and interests. In addition, many of the participants presented small works of art to the group from their personal collection.
  • At 7:30 pm, Alex Gruttadaro & his Makers Gallery partner, Zach Edwards, shared some background about Makers and their philosophy as gallerists.
  • The event ended promptly at 8:00 pm, although most people lingered afterwards continuing conversations over coffee and cookies.

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