Submitted by Young Art Collector on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 20:10
By: Angela Milkie
Unconventional and intriguing, Get This! Gallery, with its warehouse-like interior, exposed ceiling beams and concrete floors, combined with the emerging contemporary work displayed, pulls you into another world, a cool you’ve always wished you could be a part of. Lloyd, owner and gallerist, isn’t just there to sell you a piece of art, he offers a wealth of knowledge on the local contemporary art scene in Atlanta and the unique relationship between gallerist and collector.
Submitted by Young Art Collector on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 18:14
By: Angela Milkie
Gregg Irby Fine Art is situated in a deceptively small structure behind an old church. Unpretentious and inviting, this contemporary art gallery is filled with both serene and vibrant works. The white walls and charming rope rugs make it feel like you’re walking into a cottage by the beach. Despite its small size, the space is bright, airy and open. Art covers the walls in a planned, practical way, giving the collector a pleasant viewing experience. It’s easy to imagine one of these works in your own home, over a fireplace perhaps or above a table in the entryway.
Submitted by Young Art Collector on Sat, 08/11/2012 - 11:23
By: Angela Milkie
Marking the end of a quiet little street, a few blocks from the library, sits the beautiful 19th century Eastlake-style Victorian home known as Hammonds House Museum. The home once belonged to Dr. Otis Thrash Hammonds, a prominent Atlanta doctor, arts patron and collector. Today, the Hammonds House Museum honors Dr. Hammonds’ legacy, operating as a community and cultural arts center and museum focused on bringing community awareness to the contributions African American artists have made to the world culture.
Submitted by Young Art Collector on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 08:09
By: Angela Milkie
We walked towards the entrance, not knowing what we might find inside this large, brick structure nestled among similar buildings along West Midtown’s Means Street. As part of the Westside Arts District, a cooperative group of galleries and nonprofit art spaces located west of Midtown, The Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center strives to advance the contemporary art scene in the Southeast through diverse, and exciting exhibitions and programs.
Submitted by Young Art Collector on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 15:28
By: Angela Milkie
A few members of Young Art Collector’s Atlanta chapter got together to visit the High Museum of Art’s exhibition “Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College.” The exhibit is a collaboration between the High and Talladega, which will travel nationally over the next three years. These beautiful, life sized murals were commissioned in 1938 by Talladega College in Alabama to be installed in Talladega’s Savery Library. There are six murals total, all portraying significant events in black history, from slavery to freedom. The exhibit also includes several other works by Woodruff, from his early days studying in France, to his portrayals of black Americans struggling to integrate into an unwelcoming Southern society.
Submitted by Young Art Collector on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 11:31
When it comes to art collecting and art history, I still have a lot of learning to do. However, I thought it would be fun, productive and valuable to develop and share my experiences, thoughts, and resources around the process of collecting contemporary visual art. My intention is to build a community whose mission is to support high functioning visual artists as well as the outlets that explore and promote their work. By sharing my favorite artists and seasoned collectors' stories, I
Submitted by Young Art Collector on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 11:30
Agnes Gund, Pres. Emeritus of the MOMA on how an artist becomes an artist:
Young Art Collectors should know her name, and read this article.
This is an extremely insightful article written by one of THE MOST INFLUENTIAL arts patrons in the world. Agnes Gund lives and breathes art through her charitable work and board appointments- she knows what she’s talking about!
Submitted by Young Art Collector on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 11:28
Art21.org is PBS’s hub for highlighting contemporary artists through documentaries. The new season premieres April 13th, 2012. Prior to the new 6th season premiere, there are 107 videos that give you an in-depth look into each artist’s history and process.
Submitted by Young Art Collector on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 10:14
Another great resource to become familiar with many of the top contemporary visual artists and innovative emerging artist ideas is the USA Projects + USA Fellows initiatives. The USA Projects and USA Fellows projects came directly out of the study that revealed:
