Accessing the Collectors' Circle

Anyone who has ever worked in sales knows that what makes actual sales happen are relationships. This is true in the art world, too. Art fairs, opening receptions, open studios, and other art events are the perfect setting to cultivate established connections and make new ones. Every sale to every collector is significant, as that collector recognizes the value of your art, they will display your art, they are likely to share your art with others who visit their homes or by posting on social media… and that can ignite broader interest.

This program features an artist and a collector, so the audience can hear two complementary perspectives. Maria Hupfield – internationally acclaimed artist, half of the art collective Native Art Department International, and Assistant Professor of Indigenous Digital Arts and Performance and a Canadian Research Chair in Transdisciplinary Indigenous Arts at University of Toronto – speaks from experience exhibiting her artworks with commercial galleries and non-profit galleries/museums. Jacques Bernier, a partner with law firm Baker & McKenzie LLP, is passionate about contemporary visual art, with a history of supporting Toronto’s premier non-profit contemporary art gallery and a growing personal collection.

The program will be introduced by Josh Heuman, independent fine art and wine consultant, with decades of experience working with both artists and collectors.

Questions from the audience are welcome.

Masking is highly encouraged.

An ASL interpreter will be present at the session. Should you have any questions or additional accessibility needs please contact lavender@torontooutdoor.art.