2014-02-21



Seminars & Events Schedule

Friday, April 4

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DESCRIPTION

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AUDIENCE

Friday

10:30am-11:30am

PANEL DISCUSSION: 60 Tips in 60 Minutes

Fast and Furious — 60 tips to help you better run your gallery, your staff, your business, your life. Get the best tips from the experts! Better business, better staff, better presentations and sell-through. Strategies that can make the difference!

Moderator: Eric Smith

Panelists: Rick Barnett, Jay Landrum, Michael Pacitti, Litsa Spanos

Who should attend: anyone in the art business!

Friday

11am-5pm

Live Painting Demonstration with Marta Wiley

See Marta in the QArt Booth #467

Watch one of the most prolific artists of the 21st Century as she creates a new original! An amazing award-winning multi-media artist Marta has created thousands of paintings – and at Artexpo she will be painting from her next series.

QArt.com

Booth 467

Marta Wiley

Who should attend: anyone interested seeing an artist create her next original!

Friday

NOON-2pm

Live Painting Demonstration with Kathleen Carrillo

See Kathleen at the [SOLO] Lounge – Booth #S512

Watch as Kathleen’s next Architectural Whimsy painting is created before your eyes! Every one of her award-winning paintings are marvelous creative explorations that embody her Colorful Magic of Life perspective.

Kathleen Carrillo

Who should attend: artists, art publishers, agents, gallery owners, manufacturers.

Friday

1pm-2pm

Events! Events! Events! Bringing Buyers to Your Gallery or Studio!

In a time when galleries are running leaner, it’s critical to find new ways to get existing and new customers to buy art. In this session, Litsa Spanos of ADC, Art Design Consultants, will share low-cost event ideas she has used to energize and renew her award-winning gallery. These inspirational and unique gallery experiences can ultimately help you increase your customer base and revenues.

Litsa Spanos

Who should attend: gallery owners, art dealers, artists.

Friday

2:30pm-3:30pm

Splash of Color! with David Bromstad

Let’s go on a color journey with HGTV Star and Artist, David Bromstad! Learn how color impacts our daily life – and how it can change a room, a frame, a painting. What can you do with color? How important are color trends? Be inspired to take your creativity to a new level. Whether you are decorating a room, framing a piece of artwork, or painting a masterpiece, color matters. How to choose color and how to get started – it all starts here!

David Bromstad, Zach Jones

Who should attend: Artexpo Attendees.

Friday

3:30pm-4pm

Q & A with David Bromstad

Questions and Answers with David following his “Splash of Color” seminar.

David Bromstad, Zach Jones

Who should attend: Artexpo Attendees.

Friday

4pm-7pm

PREVIEW PARTY

Enjoy an exclusive preview of Artexpo New York 2014! Mingle with our exhibiting artists and gallery owners, enjoy refreshments, and be among the first to see this year’s extraordinary array of fine art.

Sponsored by: Belaya Rus Vodka, KIND Bars, Vita Coco

Who should attend: Artexpo Attendees.

Friday

5pm-5:30pm

MEET THE ARTIST & UNVEILING

AT LOUNGE 94

Meet Carlos Bahamon, the winner of the 2014 Artexpo Poster Challenge! See the unveiling of his colorful winning image “Times Square.”

Sponsored by: Belaya Rus Vodka, KIND Bars, Vita Coco

Who should attend: Artexpo Attendees.

NOTE: Seminar topics may be altered or changed. This is the most current information. All information is subject to change without notice or obligation.

Saturday, April 5

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Saturday, April 5th

10am-11am

Top 10 Priorities for Marketing That Counts

Get on top of your priorities to impact your bottom line – from PR and Social Media to Brand building. What makes your marketing stand out in a crowded marketplace? Have you thought about your brand and how it is perceived? Is your marketing in sync with your brand? What’s the best marketing strategy for reaching your customer? This session will provide key answers for creating marketing that counts – and building your brand.

Linda Mariano, Rick Barnett, Michael Joseph

Who should attend: anyone in the art business.

Saturday

11am-5pm

Live Painting Demonstration with Marta Wiley

See Marta in the QArt Booth #467

Watch one of the most prolific artists of the 21st Century as she creates a new original! An amazing award-winning multi-media artist Marta has created thousands of paintings – and at Artexpo she will be painting from her next series.

QArt.com

Booth 467

Marta Wiley

Who should attend: anyone interested seeing an artist create her next original!

Saturday

11:30am-12:30pm

Color Trends

Color, color, color! Whether you are a designer, architect, gallery owner, artist, or art collector, color is the key to unifying your space. Learn the latest trends and forecast, plus tips for incorporating the right color into every space! You’ll find out how and where stylish and traditional colors have been used in art over the past 100 years, giving you insights into next big trends. You’ll also discover innovative techniques for determining color themes and variations, as well as helpful tips for the color selection process.

Michael Pacitti

Who should attend: anyone interested in the latest color trends, including designers, decorators, gallery owners, art consultants, art buyers and collectors.

Saturday

11am-5pm

Live Painting Demonstration with Marta Wiley

See Marta in the QArt Booth #467

Watch one of the most prolific artists of the 21st Century as she creates a new original! An amazing award-winning multi-media artist Marta has created thousands of paintings – and at Artexpo she will be painting from her next series.

QArt.com

Booth 467

Marta Wiley

Who should attend: anyone interested seeing an artist create her next original!

Saturday

NOON-2pm

Live Painting Demonstration with Kathleen Carrillo

See Kathleen at the [SOLO] Lounge – Booth #S512

Watch as Kathleen’s next Architectural Whimsy painting is created before your eyes! Every one of her award-winning paintings are marvelous creative explorations that embody her Colorful Magic of Life perspective.

Kathleen Carrillo

Who should attend: artists, art publishers, agents, gallery owners, manufacturers.

Saturday

1pm-2pm

Hoops & Pitfalls – Need-to-Know Legal Details for the Art Business

Be art industry-savvy! Learn the 5 critical must-knows for anyone in the art industry. From copyrights to art publishing, limited editions and certificates of authenticity – what are they and how do they impact your business? Come to this seminar and find out the critical details!

Jay Landrum, Linda Mariano

Who should attend: anyone in the art business.

Saturday

2:30pm-3:30pm

Go Big! Strategies to Sell Art and Framing Services

Have you wondered what it takes to get banks, hospitals, corporations, and the designers who work on these projects to buy art from you? Litsa Spanos, President of ADC (Art Design Consultants) will share proven methods that have helped her land numerous small- to large-scale accounts throughout her 20 years in the business. You’ll leave her seminar with great ideas you can implement immediately.

Litsa Spanos

Who should attend: Gallery owners, art dealers, art consultants, framers, artists.

Saturday

4pm-4:45pm

PANEL DISCUSSION: The Relationship Between Artist, Gallery & Collector

Top art industry experts share tips on presentations, professionalism, and building relationships, based on decades of combined experience in the fine art marketplace. Are you a gallery owner, art consultant, designer or decorator who wants to connect your client with the artists you work with? Or an artist who wants to make better connections with your collectors? This is the discussion that will give you the keys to building these key relationships.

Moderator: Rick Barnett

Panelists: Litsa Spanos, Woody Slaymaker, W. James Taylor, James LaMantia, Jennifer Harlan

Who should attend: anyone in the art business!

Saturday

5pm-5:30pm

Open Forum with Artexpo

Get your important questions answered! What to think about as a first-time exhibitor, what to expect on trade days, consumer days, how to price your artwork, and more!

Prepare yourself now for the wholesale market, for publishers, dealers, designers, consumers. This is a comprehensive overview of the art industry and marketplace.

Eric Smith, Rick Barnett

Who should attend: anyone thinking about exhibiting at Artexpo in the future!

Saturday

5pm-6pm

Artexpo ARTour

Meet at Front Entrance Registration Area

Come along with “Roving Docents” Michael Pacitti and Linda Mariano for a tour of the key exhibitors at Artexpo and [SOLO]. They will lead an impromptu discussion of selected works. Wear your walking shoes!

Michael Pacitti, Linda Mariano, Jennifer Harlan

Who should attend: Artexpo Attendees.

NOTE: Seminar topics may be altered or changed. This is the most current information. All information is subject to change without notice or obligation.

Sunday, April 6

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Sunday, April 6th

10:30am-11:30am

Get Real with Gallery Marketing That Won’t Break the Bank

Generate sales, increase awareness and brand your business as the premiere destination for art. Litsa Spanos, President of ADC (Art Design Consultants), will share creative marketing ideas that can take your art gallery to the next level. She’ll share the many innovative techniques that landed her the highly coveted “Excellence in Marketing” award by Art Business News. If you want new, fresh, effective, and low-cost ideas to boost your business, this is the perfect seminar for you.

Litsa Spanos

Who should attend: Gallery owners, art dealers, art consultants, framers, artists.

Sunday

11am-5pm

Live Painting Demonstration with Marta Wiley

See Marta in the QArt Booth #467

Watch one of the most prolific artists of the 21st Century as she creates a new original! An amazing award-winning multi-media artist Marta has created thousands of paintings – and at Artexpo she will be painting from her next series.

QArt.com

Booth 467

Marta Wiley

Who should attend: anyone interested seeing an artist create her next original!

Sunday

NOON-1pm

Your Top 10 Checklist for Understanding Art Licensing

To license or not to license – is that your question? Whether you are an artist, an agent, a publisher, a manufacturer, or a gallery owner, what’s the potential impact of Art Licensing on your business as a whole? How do you decide if Licensing is right for you? What and where to begin – or continue in today’s fast paced Licensing world?

Linda Mariano, Jay Landrum

Who should attend: artists, art publishers, agents, gallery owners, manufacturers.

Sunday

NOON-2pm

Live Painting Demonstration with Kathleen Carrillo

See Kathleen at the [SOLO] Lounge – Booth #S512

Watch as Kathleen’s next Architectural Whimsy painting is created before your eyes! Every one of her award-winning paintings are marvelous creative explorations that embody her Colorful Magic of Life perspective.

Kathleen Carrillo

Who should attend: artists, art publishers, agents, gallery owners, manufacturers.

Sunday

1:30pm-2:30pm

PANEL DISCUSSION: Calling All Art Collectors! How to Collect Art and Build a Collection Like a Pro.

Learn common sense tips and considerations for buying and collecting art. Regardless of how you view your collecting, whether serious or recreational, there are techniques that you can use to maximize not only the quality and value of your art, but also your own personal enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of that art. Come and learn from the experts where to begin and how to grow your collection.

Moderator: Linda Mariano

Panelists: Rick Barnett, James Lamantia, Woody Slaymaker, W. James Taylor, Jennifer Harlan

Who should attend: anyone interested in buying art!

Sunday

3pm-4pm

Design Trends: Where They Begin!

Learn how to incorporate the latest design trends into every décor and art selection! This seminar will explore the influence of design on art framing. You’ll see various design styles from the past that have been used for frames, art, interior motifs and more. You’ll also take a closer look at moulding patterns, plus how to effectively use specific motifs when working with interiors and framing. Studying these designs will help you better identify the right moulding for an image.

Michael Pacitti

Who should attend: designers, decorators, artists, gallery owners, custom framers, art consultants.

NOTE: Seminar topics may be altered or changed. This is the most current information. All information is subject to change without notice or obligation.

Floor Plan


Artexpo Floor Plan

Download the Artexpo New York Floor Plan

International Artexpo is the world’s largest fine art trade show, providing dealers, collectors and buyers with access to thousands of innovative works from artists and publishers in one single venue.



Download the SOLO Floor Plan

[SOLO] offers emerging, independent artists the opportunity to step in the spotlight and be discovered. Artists are selected by a panel of jurors who assess their work based on technique, innovation, inspiration and creativity.

Download the DECOR Floor Plan

Alongside the plethora of fine art at Artexpo New York and [SOLO], DECOR Expo will feature a first look at the year’s newest framing supplies, mouldings, mats and more. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and educate their staff on top trends and best practices.

Download the Complete Pier 94 Floor Plan

To accommodate the expansion of our show, Artexpo New York 2014 will be held at Pier 94, in conjunction with [SOLO] and DECOR Expo. We look forward to hosting you for a weekend of fine art, design and framing next year!

 

Speakers

Eric Smith

Eric Smith – Artexpo CEO

Eric Smith, Artexpo New York CEO, is a true art world insider with years of industry experience. He is the former Vice President of Summit Business Media—the leading worldwide producer of art shows and art-related trade publications including Artexpo Las Vegas, Art Miami, Art Business News, DECOR and Volume magazines. Smith also spent years as Director of Martin Lawrence Galleries, where he managed over 20 galleries in California, Colorado and Hawaii and quickly developed a passion for modern and contemporary art, selling Warhol, Rosenquist, Rauschenberg, Oldenburg and Keith Haring.

Rick Barnett

Rick Barnett – ArtExpo Managing Director, Business Development, Redwood Media Group

Dedicated to supporting artists promote their work and grow their businesses, Rick Barnett brings a wealth of successful experience to the Artexpo team. Rick has extensive specialty retail expertise and a long career in the art industry. Prior to joining Artexpo, he was the Senior Vice President of Retail Development for Media Arts Group Inc., where he designed and developed a worldwide retail chain of 400+ exclusive galleries, working with gallery owners and licensing partners around the globe. Bridging the corporate art world with hands-on retail experience, Mr. Barnett also owned and operated six fine art galleries in Monterey/Carmel and Southern California.

Mr. Barnett brings 30 years of executive management skill and knowledge to his role with Artexpo. Mr. Barnett is a Time-Warner published author, has hosted television shows in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and has been the on-air host for numerous trade and training media communication programs. Continually sought out for his art industry knowledge, Rick serves as a Contributing Editor to Art Business News.

In his current role of Managing Director of Business Development with Redwood Media Group, Rick is focused on joining seasoned and emerging Artists with both Publishers and Collectors.

Linda Mariano

Linda Mariano – Artexpo Managing Director, Marketing, Redwood Media Group

With a career that spans 30 years, Linda is a leader in marketing, brand management, e-commerce and promotion initiatives for major retailers, specialty retail, art industry, licensing partnerships, media and entertainment, as well as entrepreneurial business environments. For Redwood Media Group, Linda oversees the marketing and brand extension efforts of the company.

Her expertise and strong track record of exceeding marketing and sales goals, building brands and driving business success makes her a vital part of the Redwood team. Whether conceiving a breakthrough media-based retail concept for Discovery Channel, driving an integrated growth strategy of the core demographic as the chief architect of the Thomas Kinkade brand, overseeing every aspect of a major event, or coaching an emerging artist, Linda has achieved success. She has built and managed branding, marketing, PR and communications programs. She has created programs that added multi-million dollar sales via directing strategic alliances and partnerships with Disney, Warner Bros., Elvis Presley Enterprises, NASCAR, Major League Baseball and others.

Linda’s expertise in the art and licensing industries, as a licensor, a licensee, a consultant and an agent, has made her readily recognized for her expertise and strategic approach to integrated brand and business strategies. Her engaging attitude, professional demeanor and clear ability to have fun and inspire others make Linda a persuasive change agent with strong consensus building skills and valuable insights into making every effort count!

Litsa Spanos

Litsa Spanos -Art Design Consultants, Inc. President

Litsa Spanos, President of ADC, Art Design Consultants, Inc., founded her company in 1992 out of her basement, with only two customers to her name. She was determined to take her passion for art and bring beauty into as many homes and offices as possible. Her ultimate goal: to create comfortable and energizing environments for everyone to live and work in.

Currently, her vision continues to grow with a new 10,000 sq ft art gallery and framing facility, numerous residential, corporate and commercial clients, and various prestigious industry awards. Her company currently ranks in the top 2% of all women-owned business in the nation. Spanos’ dedication to her company is just as strong as her wanting to “give back” to the community. She has supported many non-profit organizations throughout the years including Pro-kids, The Cincinnati Opera, The Cincinnati Ballet, The SCAR Project, The Carnegie Arts Center and other deserving causes that pull at her heartstrings.

ADC is an inspiring business that has won numerous recognition and awards including:

• Winner of Woman-Owned Business of the Year 2013, Chosen by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce & WE Celebrate

• Publisher of Blink, Art Resource Guide

• Athena Award Finalist 2012, Cincy Business

• Founder “ACA, Art Comes Alive” International Arts Competition

• Finalist for WE (Women Excel) Best New Service/Product of the Year 2011, Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce

• Contributing Editor for ABN (Art Business News) and AWN (Art World News) 2011-2012

• Member E-Women Cincinnati 2011-2012, National E-Women Foundation Founding member 2012

• Feature Story “Connecting Business with Beauty” 2010, The Cincinnati Enquirer

• Featured speaker/educator at Art Expo New York & Las Vegas 2010-2012

• Winner, Small Business award 2009, Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce

• Board of Directors, Carnegie Arts Center 2008-2012

• Winner “Superior Art Marketing” 2009, Art Business News

• #1 Art Gallery and Framer in the Country 2007, 2008, Décor Magazine

Jay Landrum

Jay Landrum – Landrum & Company, Inc. Principal, Art & Publishing Law

Jay Landrum, attorney at law with Landrum & Company, Inc., has extensive experience representing artists, art publishers, licensors and licensees in all stages of operation.

Within his Intellectual Property practice, his primary focus on contracts and licensing law includes artist and author representation, licensor/agent/licensee representation, business relationship agreements (such as dealer, distributor and manufacturer representative agreements) and technology transactions. He assists clients in developing tailored intellectual property portfolio protection and enforcement programs, handles trademark and copyright filings and enforcement, and provides counsel on employee theft and trade secret misappropriation.

While serving as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Media Arts Group, Inc., a NYSE company known for developing the popularity of such artists as Thomas Kinkade, Mr. Landrum was an integral part of the management team which developed one of the largest artist-based brands in the world. His creative, business oriented solutions were pivotal in the management of over 5000 dealers, and his development of minimum pricing policies greatly impacted the manner in which limited edition art has been sold within the industry.

Michael Pacitti

Michael Pacitti – DECOR Expo Showcase Director

Michael Pacitti, IDEC, CPF, has worked in the fine art, design and framing industry for more than 25 years.

He is currently associated with the Color Marketing Group, and the Color Association of the United States (C.A.U.S), through which he has been teaching seminars on color and design to interior designers and decorators throughout North America, Europe, and China for 25 years.

He has also written numerous articles on color and design and is a professional certified educator with IDEC Interior Design Educators Council. His accessible style of conducting informative and interactive workshops has made him popular worldwide.

James LaMantia

James LaMantia

James LaMantia’s career in the fine art world started when he was a young man. He was greatly inspired by his family, which was made up of artists and musicians. James graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a BFA in painting, and at the age of 26 he decided to open LaMantia Gallery in Northport, NY, where he has been for the past 25 years. Throughout his career, he has been invited to sit on panel discussions at numerous art conventions around the country. He has also had articles published and has been quoted in several trade magazines. In 2011, James formed Lyrical Fine Art, a Fine Art Publisher and Artist Representation business. While successful in business, James also is involved in many community projects and is most proud of being the President of the Northport Rotary Club and on the Board of Directors for Suffolk County’s Gift of Life Program.

James Taylor

W. James Taylor – CEO – Geneva Galleries

James is an award-winning pastel artist and musician. His work adorns the walls of many collectors and Government Agencies throughout the United States and abroad. In the Fine Art business since 1975, he has been a consistent student of the trade. His company, Geneva Galleries Inc., specializes in Archival Art Conservation and Presentation with a strong emphasis on corporate Art Installations.

In 2010, James established the Limited Edition Giclee Publishing Division of Geneva Galleries which concentrates specifically on Career Management and Art Publishing Strategies and Techniques for Emerging Artists. Working closely with the Artist, he hopes to guide them through the pitfalls associated with the ever changing Fine Art Industry.

James also uses his art, music and motivational speaking expertise to work with Senior Living communities across the United States. This has been one of his most rewarding and satisfying career experiences.

Jennifer Harlan

Jennifer Harlan

Jennifer Harlan, a 20-year art industry veteran, is a champion of fostering creativity and artistic spirit. Jennifer has helped develop brands and further art awareness for major art publishers, including The Greenwich Workshop, Walt Disney Animation Art, The Thomas Kinkade Company and now Chase Art Companies, the exclusive publisher of The Art of Dr. Seuss. As Executive Director of Business Development for Chase Art Companies, Jennifer is a steward for the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss.

With expertise in sales, marketing, product development, events and merchandising, Jennifer is known for her ability to reach into new markets and successfully promote art through alternative channels. Jennifer has lectured at numerous art industry trade shows and has contributed articles to Art Business News, Art World News and Art Business Today.

Jennifer resides in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband and her dog.

Michael Joseph

Michael Joseph – Owner, Artblend Inc.

Michael Joseph’s expertise covers both the creative and commercial aspects of the art world.

He is a fine art photographer who is internationally known for his award-winning black-and-white photographs of architecture and structures. Michael’s photographs are held in several important private, public, and museum collections including the Bass Museum of Miami, Santa Barbara Museum, The International Center for Photography, Symantec Inc, GE Inc, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Marriott Hotels, Pres. George W. Bush, Peter Max, and Tony Bennett. His works have appeared in many exhibitions throughout the country and he has been honored in numerous juried art shows, being named one of the top ten photographers by the 2012 Sony World Photography Organization. In addition, Michael’s photographs can be seen in many movies, television programs, commercials, and print advertising such as the hit HBO series Dexter and Veep, Lifetime Movie Channel, Bravo, and ABC networks, and are licensed and distributed through numerous well-known retail outlets and online shopping websites including Amazon, Overstock, Wal-Mart, Target, Bloomingdales, HGTV, and Barnes & Noble.

Michael Joseph is also owner of Artblend Inc., located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a full-service art business dedicated to nurturing the credibility and value of artists’ careers. Artblend’s multi-function enterprise consists of a 6200-square-foot art gallery, an international art magazine, fine art book publishing, and a marketing agency.

Woody Slaymaker

Woody Slaymaker - Slaymaker Fine Art CEO

Woody Slaymaker has operated Slaymaker Fine Art, LTD. for close to 30 years and today the business model he established remains a part of his business today. Slaymaker Fine Art, Ltd. is an original fine art corporation specializing in seling original works of fine art wholesale to the trade. Slaymaker offers fine works of art on paper and canvas of Library of Congress standards to fine art galleries, art dealers and corporate art consultants.

The current company was established in 1956 by the late Martha Slaymaker , his mother, and then in 1079 Woody began selling her paintings and those of her friends to galleries around the country. Today is continues to be by managed by Mr. Slaymaker and his wife Fangii Slaymaker.

Including its Chicago hub, the company has hubs throughout the United States as well as sells internationally. Slaymaker Fine Art offers only paintings and original prints, representing the work of about 80 artist, many from the U.S., but also internationally. Mr. Slaymaker chooses the art himself – with a wide range of genres, from figurative and still life to landscape and abstract.

Woody Slaymaker’s deep passion and appreciation for decorative arts and architecture inspires not only his business, but his home as well. He and his family live in the third oldest home in the Chicago Lakeview district.

 

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