past artadia programs

Browse the selection of programs that Artadia hosted over the past years around the country. To see all pictures of these and more events, visit us on Facebook!

2012

 

san francisco | donors only

Thursday, July 12, 2012
Prviate tour of Pier 24

Thank you for joining us for a special evening at Pier 24 Photography, with a private tour of their current exhibition "About Face" by Director Christopher McCall.

To learn how to become a Artadia supporter, write to us at info@artadia.org or visit our website.

 

marfa |national council and board only

April 21-22, 2012
Exclusive Board and National Council Weekend in Marfa, TX

Artadia flew its top donors to Marfa, TX on a private jet for an very special tour of its many legendary arts institutions led by Marfa insider Tony Meier.

For Board and National Council members only.
Interested? Write to info@artadia.org to find out how to join the National Council.

 

new york | donors only

March 2012
Curator-led Walkthrough of the 2012 Whitney Biennial

We had a terrific exlcusive tour of the 2012 Whitney Biennial with Elizabeth Sussman.

For Donors only.
Please contact us at info@artadia.org for more information on how to become a donor to Artadia.

 

 

new york | invitation only

Thursday, March 8, 2012
Artadia's Annual Armory Party

We had a great time again this year celebrating the many exceptional Artadia Awardees that were exhibited at the fairs.

By invitation only.
You can request an invitation for future events by writing to rsvp@artadia.org.

2011

 

miami | by invitation only

Wednesday, November 29, 2011
Artadia's Annual Art Basel Miami Beach Party

Thank you to everybody who joined our lovely co-hosts Sotheby's for Cocktails and Conversations at The Standard, Miami. Now in its fifth year, this was the perfect garden party to start your Miami experience with.

Over 60 Artadia Awardees were represented by galleries at the Miami fairs this 60! Download the Artadia Art Fair Guide Miami 2011 here.

 

miami | open to all ABMB pass holders

Thursday, December 1, 2011, 1–1:30 pm
Talk with Jens Hoffmann: "The Global Art World: Regionalism"

This talk with the Director of he CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Art in San Francisco as part of the Art Basel Miami Beach Art Salon series was not to be missed.

Miami Beach Convention Center
Open and free to ABMB pass holders

 

san francisco | donor only

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Special Curator-led Walkthrough of the Current Wattis Institute Exhibitions

Junior Council WEST Founding Member and Wattis Institute Curator Jana Blankenship gave a private tour of the exhibitions "More American Photographs" and "Painting Between the Lines."

For Artadia Donors only. Please write to rsvp@artadia.org if you would like to attend future programs.

 

new york | by invitation only

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Artadia's Annual Holiday Party Hosted by our New York Junior Council

Artadia rang in the Holidays with art, friends, and revelry at our second Holiday Party. Generously hosted by Tyler Rollins Gallery whose Sopheap Pich show was reason enough to come out for the party.

By invitation only. You can request an invitation by writing to rsvp@artadia.org.

 

san francisco | donors only

Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Launch of Artadia's Junior Council WEST

We had a great turn out at Kadist SF to launch a West Coast chapter of Artadia's young donor group. The party also inclded the Center for Tactical Magic's Tactical Ice Cream Unit. What makes Artadia's Junior Council unique is its intimate size which allows for real conversation and friendships to develop.

Interested in joining the Junior Council WEST? Write to us at JuniorCouncilWEST@artadia.org.

 

 

atlanta | open to the public

Friday, July 5, 2011, 8–10 pm
Artadia Exhibition Opening at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center

Many old and new Atlanta friends joined us for the opening of "Material Deposits" featuring Artadia Awardees 2009 San Francisco Moses Nornberg, Brion Nuda Rosch, Leslie Shows, and Weston Teruya. Curated by Stuart Horodner. Through September 18.

 

 

san francisco | open to the public

Thursday, July 14, 2011, 5:30–7:30 pm
Artadia Exhibition Opening at San Francisco Art Institute

The Exhibitions Exchange at the Walter & McBean Galleries featuring Boston Awardees Claire Beckett, Ambreen Butt, Caleb Cole, Raul Gonzalez, Eric Gottesman, Amie Siegel, and Joe Zane opened to great attendance. Curated by Mary Ellyn Johnson. Through September 10.

Walter & McBean Galleries, SFAI
800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

 

 

chicago | open to the public

Sunday, June 12, 2011, 3–5 pm
Opening reception for "Mess'n With Texas" at Hyde Park Art Center

We had a great crowd at the opening of the Chicago show featuring the 2010 Houston Awardees David Aylsworth, Bill Davenport, Augusto Di Stefano, Nathaniel Donnett, J Hill, Jeff Shore and Jon Fisher, and Nestor Topchy. Curated by Allison Peters Quinn. Through September 11.

Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615

 

new york | members only

Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 pm
Studio Visit with Rita Ackermann

The studio visit with painter Rita Ackermann, which has been organized by Junior Council founding member Katie Rashid, was a real treat. Ackermann showed us her most recent work that will be shown at multiple European venues this year.

This program was open to Artadia donors only. Contact executive director Lila Kanner to learn how to become a supporter of Artadia.

 

chicago | members only

April 29–May 1, 201
Artadia National Council Trip to Chicago

The 2 1/2 day donor trip included exclusive private collection tours, studio visits, and curator-led museum tours with the top collectors, artists including Nick Cave, and curators of Chicago.

To learn more about upcoming National Council trips contact Artadia Executive Director Lila Kanner by phone (212-727-2233) or email lilakanner@artadia.org.

 

 

chicago

April 29, 2011
Art Chicago VIP Studio Visit with Phyllis Bramson

We had a great time at the studio of Artadia Awardee 2004 Chicago Phyllis Bramson and thank her for opening her studio for this year's Artadia Art Chicago VIP program.

For Black Pass Members only.
To register visit the Art Chicago website.

 

 

chicago

Friday, April 29, 2011, 3 pm
Think Global, Collect Local

An audience of over 70 were curious to learn why "buying local" doesn't only apply to your fruits and veggies from distinguished collectors Larry Fields (Chicago) and Louis Corrigan (Atlanta). The talk was moderated by Stephanie Smith, Chief Curator at the Smart Museum, Chicago.

Open to the public.
Art Chicago | NEXT Talk Shop
Merchandise Mart, Chicago

 

 

new york | members only

Thursday, May 5, 2011, 6–7:30 pm
Private Tour of "A Global Africa Project" at MAD

Museum of Art and Design Curator Lowery Stokes Sims lead Artadia supporters on a memorable private tour of the celebrated show that includes Artadia Awardees Nick Cave and Hank Willis Thomas.

Contact Executive Director, Lila Kanner, to learn how to become a supporter of Artadia, lilakanner@artadia.org.

 

 

new york

Monday, March 28, 2011
Artadia Junior Council Studio Visit wtih Diana Al-Hadid

Artadia's newly founded Junior Council—an invitation-only group of young professionals that are passionate about contemporary art— headed to Brooklyn for a studio visit with rising art star Diana Al-Hadid. The program was hosted in partnership with StudioPARTNERS.

If you would like to learn more about Artadia's Junior Council please contact us.

 

 

houston

Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 6:30 pm
Chicago Curator Allison Peters Smith in Conversation

DiverseWorks hosted a panel discussion with Allison Peters Quinn, Exhibitions Director at the Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago's oldest alternative art space. Allison was in Houston for studio visits with the Artadia Awardees 2010 Houston in preparation for their show in Chicago this summer.

DiverseWorks Art Space
1117 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77002

 

houston

Through April 16, 2011
Artadia Exhibitions Exchange
"The North Wind and the Sun"

DiverseWorks participated in Artadia's Exhibition Exchange and showed Artadia Awardees 2008 Chicago Melika Bass, Juan Angel Chavez, Jim Duignan, Theaster Gates, Kelly Kaczynski, Dutes Miller & Stan Shellabarger, Kim Piotrowski. Curated by Diane Barber.

DiverseWorks Art Space
1117 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77002

 

 

atlanta

January 7-March 20, 2011
Embodying: Joe Biel, James Gobel, Stephen Schofield, Allison Smith, Richard T. Walker

The second show of our Exhibitions Exchange program that brought the San Francisco Awardees 2009 to the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center curated by Artistic Director Stuart Horodner was a tremendous success.

Read the reviews here.

 

 

 

new york

March 3, 2011
Artadia Amory Party with a Special Trading Card Benefit Sale

Artadia's inaugural Trading Card Benefit Sale was a tremendous success. The over 100 guests where eager to purches the over 300 original trading cards made by Artadia artists. All proceeds benefit Artadia's programs for visual artists. For more information click here.

Generously hosted by our board member Marie Samuels.

 

 

atlanta

February 19, 2011, 11 am
The Atlanta Contemporary presents: Creative Lives & Careers: Art Ecologies

Leading arts curators met in Atlanta last week to discuss their local communities including Diane Barber, DiverseWorks Art Space, Houston, TX; Kristan Kennedy, PICA, Portland, OR; and Raechell Smith, H&R Block Artspace, Kansas City, MO.

You can watch a video of the presentation here.

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boston

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Curatorial Panel Discussion hosted by the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science

San Francisco Exhibitions Exchange curator Mary Ellyn Johnson participated in a lively panel discussion with curators Pieranna Cavalchini, Jen Mergel, João Ribas, Mary Schneider Enriquez, and Lisa Tung. Moderated by Amanda Bowen.

Simmons Conference Room, Simmons College
300 The Fenway, Boston , 6:30–8:30 pm
Free and open to the public

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new york

Thursday, February 3, 2011
Artadia Book Launch Party

We Artadia launched our inaugural national publication in style at Sotheby's. The book features the Artadia Awardees from 2008 and 2009 accompanied by critical essays. Guest edited by LACMA's Franklin Sirmans. Many of the artists in the book were able to join us for the festivities.

Generously hosted by Sotheby's.
By invitation only. To request an invitation, please write to rsvp@artadia.org

2010

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new york

Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Artadia Holiday Party

Artadia's newly founded Junior Council celebrated the holidays with Artadia family and friends at DODGEgallery on the Lower East Side.

By invitation only. To request an invitation and learn more about the Junior Council, please write to rsvp@artadia.org

 

boston

Through January 2, 2011
Southern Exposure: Artadia Awardees 2009 Atlanta

The first show in our Exhibitions Exchange program brought the Atlanta Awardees to Boston's Mills Gallery and provided crucial exposure outside of their home communities. The next show in the series is now open in Atlanta.

Missed the show? You can browse installation shots and pictures from the opening on Artadia's Facebook page!

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new york

Tuesday, December 7
ISCP Salon with Michael Jones McKean

A lot of artists and former students came (rather stayed in) Brooklyn to meet Artadia's current Artist-in-Residence at the International Studio and Curatorial Program and hear what he has been working on while in residence.

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chicago

Tuesday, December 7
Artadia Dialogues: Central Standard: DIY Culture and Artist-Run Programs in Chicago and Houston

Diane Barber of Houston's legendary alternative arts space DiverseWorks had a inspiring conversation with Gallery 400's Lorelei Stuart and Allison Peters Quinn of the Hyde Park Art Center, the evening's host.

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miami beach

Wednesday, December 1
Artadia's Annual Miami Art Fair Party

Over 100 friends came by The Standard for cocktails to kick off the Miami art fairs with our wonderful co-hosts from Sotheby's.

 

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new york

Monday, November 15
Curatorial Roundtable with Mickalene Thomas, Richard Flood, Dennis Elliott

An intimitate group of Artadia supporters gathered at the Tribeca loft of an Artadia patron and admired the stunning private collection.

This event was by invitation only. To find out how to become an Artadia supporter contact Executive Director Lila Kanner lilakanner@artadia.org

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boston

Saturday, October 2, 2 pm
Think Global, Act Local

On the occasion of the 2010 James & Audrey Foster Prize show the ICA Boston hosted a talk in partnership with Artadia. Speakers included Artadia's Lila Kanner, deCordova curator Dina Deitsch, and ICA's Randi Hopkins.

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atlanta

Wednesday, September 29, 7 pm
Artadia Dialogue: On Temporary Art Projects, Site, and Audience

The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center hosted a conversation with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (Lincoln, MA) curator Dina Deitsch, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center Artistic Director Stuart Horodner, and Art Papers Editor-in-Chief Sylvie Fortin on the occasion of Deitsch's visit to Atlanta to meet with the Artadia Awardees 2009 Atlanta to prepare for their Boston exhibition.

Listen to the talk here.

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new york

Wednesday, September 22
Inaugural Junior Council Evening

The Junior Council is looking forward to its kick-off event with Artadia Artists-in-Residence Theaster Gates and Stephanie Syjuco at the ISCP in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

If you are interested in the Junior Council and would like to receive an invitation for the inaugural event, please write to Executive Director Lila Kanner at lilakanner@artadia.org

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new york

Tuesday, September 21, 6:30 pm
On Forms and Social Practices

Join Artadia Artists-in-Residence Theaster Gates (Chicago 2008) and Stephanie Syjuco (San Francisco 1999) in an evening of performance and conversation.

International Studio and Curatorial Program
Free admission, rsvp to rsvp@artadia.org

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san francisco

Thursday, August 26
Great Expectation: On Artists and Institutions

Curators Stuart Horodner and Betti-Sue Hertz and artist Sergio de la Torre had a facinating discussion about the relationship between local artists and their city's arts institutions at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

The discussion was taped. If you would like a copy, please write to us at info@artadia.org

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new york

Wednesday, July 23
Studio Visit with Marilyn Minter

Artadia's National Council were granted special access to Artadia's Board Member Marilyn Minter's studio, who gave a personal introduction to her work and a sneak preview of upcoming projects.

To learn about future exclusive National Council events write to Executive Director Lila Kanner at lilakanner@artadia.org

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new canaan, CT

Monday, June 7, 2010
Philip Johnson Glass House Tour

An intimate group of Artadia board members took advantage of a beautiful June day to get a special tour of Philip Johnson's iconic Glass House and the increadible 47-acre compound, followed by lunch and visit to the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.

To learn about future exclusive excursions write Executive Director Lila Kanner at lilakanner@artadia.org

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boston

Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Private studio visit with Ambreen Butt

Boston collectors enjoyed getting a personal introduction to the meticulous work of this Artadia Awardee 2009 Boston.

To received future invitations in your area please write to rsvp@artadia.org.

ledgerwood

 

chicago

April 30 and May 1, 2010
Art Chicago VIP Studio Visits

As every year, Artadia partnered with Art Chicago's VIP services and offered exclusive studio visits with Artadia Awardees Judy Ledgerwood and Robert Pruitt.

For more information, please contact us as rsvp@artadia.org.

hank willis thomas

 

new york

Friday, May 14, 2010
Exclusive Studio Visit with Artadia Awardee Hank Willis Thomas

Hank Willis Thomas (San Francisco 2007) gave a insightful introduction to his work to an intimate group of curators and collectors at the Elisabeth Foundation.

hankwillisthomas.com

 

houston

 

houston

April 15 & 16, 2010
Finalist Celebration and Curatorial Roundtable

On the occasion of the second-round jury in Houston Artadia hosted two memorable evening programs with Artadia's many friends in Houston.

For more picture of the events and the studio visits go to our fan page on Facebook!

 

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boston

Friday, March 26, 2010, 6-8pm
Artadia Awardees 2009 Boston Exhibition
Mills Gallery, Boston Center for the Arts

We had a great turn out for the opening reception of the 2009 Boston Awardees exhibition: Claire Beckett, Ambreen Butt, Caleb Cole, Raul Gonzalez, Eric Gottesman, Amie Siegel, and Joe Zane.

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new york

Wednesday, March 16, 2010
Curatorial Rountable with Houston First-Round Jurors

Friends and family celebrated the Houston 2010 Artadia Awards Cycle together with the first-round jurors Deborah Cullen, Director of Curatorial Programs, El Museo del Barrio, New York, Toby Kamps, Senior Curator, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, and Adam Pendleton, artist, New York.

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new york

Thursday, March 4, 2010
Artadia Annual Armory Party

Over eighty guests enjoyed cocktails and conversation in the exclusive townhouse setting. Whitney Biennial artist Theaster Gates (Artadia Awardee 2008 Chicago) contributed to the lively evening with a special Lantern Slide Performance.

To request an invitation for next year's party please write to rsvp@artadia.org.

whitney biennial

 

new york

February 26, 2010
Exclusive Whitney Biennial Walkthrough with co-curator Francesco Bonami

30 friends and supporters attended the private tour of the 2010 Whitney Biennial that includes works by Artadia Awardees Julia Fish, Theaster Gates, and Scott Short with Francesco Bonami.

infosession

 

houston

Thursday, January 28, 2010
Artadia Awardees Information Session

Over 50 artists attended the Artist Information Session at Lawndale Art Center to discuss the Artadia Awards 2010 Houston and answer questions about the the process and online application.

To learn more about the Artadia Awards 2010 Houston click here.

donor trip

 

houston

January 29-31, 2010
Board and National Council Trip to Houston

Artadia's Board and National Council members from around the country travelled to Houston for a behind-the-scenes introduction to Houston's arts treasures and vibrant creative community.

For information on how to become a National Council Member and participate in future trips, contact Executive Director Lila Kanner here.

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new york

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Exclusive Visit to Studio Museum Harlem and current Artists-in-Residence

Artadia Friends and supporters visited the studios of Mequitta Ahuja and Lauren Kelley (both Artadia Awardess 2008 Houston), and Valerie Piraino, and got a private tour of "30 Seconds off an Inch" by curator Naomi Beckwith.

2009

josh greene

 

new york

December 15, 2009
Artadia Artists-in-Residence in Conversation at the ISCP

Artadia's Fall Artists-in-Residence Josh Greene and Mary Ellen Strom discussed their work with curator Christopher Eamon at the International Studio and Curatorial Program (ISCP) in Brooklyn.

josh greene studio

 

new york

December 8, 2009
Exclusive Studio Visits with Artadia Artists-in-Residence

Artadia friends and supporters visited the studios of Artadia Artists-in-Residence Josh Greene and Mary Ellen Strom for a private introduction to the artists work.


sfba new york

 

new york

October 19, 2009
Curatorial Roundtable with Jurors for the Artadia Awards 2009 San Francisco

First round jurors Glen Helfand, writer, critic, and curator, San Francisco; Doryun Chong, Museum of Modern Art, New York; and
Lauren Ross
, Friends of the High Line presented recent projects to an intimate group at the private home of an Artadia board member.


gualdoni studio

 

new york

August 27 & September 15, 2009
Private Studio Visits and Public Presentations with Inaugural Artadia Artists-in-Residence

Artadia Artists-in-Residence Santiago Cucullu and Angelina Gualdoni welcomed friends and supporters of Artadia to the ISCP for public and private presentations of their work.


DiverseWorks

 

houston

July 16-17, 2009
Opening Weekend for the "$TIMULUS" Exhibition of the Artadia Awardees 2008 Houston at DiverseWorks

Hundreds of people came to the opening of the 10 Artadia Awardees 2008 Houston Mequitta Ahuja, Dawolu Jabari Anderson, Katy Heinlein, Lauren Kelley, El Franco Lee II, Lynne McCabe, Delilah Montoya, Katrina Moorhead, Floyd Newsum, and Stephanie Toppin.


sfba new york

 

new york

June 28, 2009
Curatorial Roundtable with Jurors for the Artadia Awards 2009 Boston

First round jurors Sanford Biggers (artist, New York), Dan Cameron (Founding Director, Chief Curator, Prospect New Orleans), and Randi Hopkins (Associate Curator, The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston) presented recent projects and celebrated the second cycle of the Artadia Awards in Boston.


minter

 

new york

May 19, 2009
Artadia Board Members Marilyn Minter and Chrissie Iles in Conversation

On the occasion of Marilyn Minter's solo show at Salon 94 Freemans, Artadia hosted an intimate conversation between the two Artadia board members, generously hosted by Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn.


wilson

 

chicago

May 1-3, 2009
Art Chicago VIP Studio Visits with Artadia Awardees

Artadia was delighted to again host exclusive studio visits with Artadia Awardees Juan Angel Chávez (Artadia Awardee 2008 Chicago), Anne Wilson (Artadia Awardee 2001 and Driehaus Awardee 2008), Robert Davis and Michael Langlois (Artadia Awardee 2004 and 2006), in partnership with the VIP programs of Art Chicago.


All images courtesy Artadia.

Earlier in 2009

chelsea tour

New York Chelsea Gallery Tour of Five Artadia Awardees' Solo Shows, April 3, 2009
Artadia hosted an exclusive New York gallery tour to solo shows of five talented Artadia Awardees Mequitta Ahuja (Houston 2008) and Dianna Frid (Chicago 2004)at BravinLee Programs, Jamal Cyrus (Houston 2006) at The Kitchen, Andreas Fischer (Chicago 2004) at Hudson Franklin Gallery, and Trevor Paglen (San Francisco 2007) at Bellwether Gallery followed by lunch.

New York Armory Studio Visits wtih Artadia Awardees, March 7
Artadia hosted exclusive studio visits with Artadia Awardees Mary Krane Bergman (Artadia Awardee 2002 Chicago), Robert Davis / Michael Langlois (Artadia Awardees 2004 and 2006), and Bernard Williams (Artadia Awardee 2001 Chicago) in partnership with the VIP programs of The Armory in New York this year.

Artadia's Annual New York Armory Party, March 6
Artadia was pleased to celebrate the inuaugural 2009 New York Artists-in-Residence: Santiago Cucullu, Josh Greene, Angelina Gualdoni, and Mary Ellen Strom at the Annual Armory Party with special remarks by Artadia Board member Chrissie Iles. This is an invitation-only event for Artadia's donor circle members. For more information about this exclusive event and on becoming a patron of Artadia, please contact Artadia's Executive Director, Lila Kanner at lilakanner@artadia.org.

nickcave

New York Gallery Walk Through with Artadia Awardee Nick Cave, January 9, 2009
Artadia was pleased to offer its donor circle members a private tour of Nick Cave's solo exhibition at Jack Shainman Gallery with the artist. For more information about exclusive offers such as this and on becoming a patron of Artadia, please contact Artadia's Executive Director, Lila Kanner at lilakanner@artadia.org.

3-Day Trip to San Francisco: February 6-8, 2009
In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, Artadia was thrilled to host an exclusive trip for Artadia Patrons to Artadia's program city San Francisco, where the first awards were announced a decade ago. Participants took part in behind-the-scenes tours of San Francisco's vibrant arts community including studio visits, museums, and private collections. If you would like to see pictures of the learn more about this program, please contact Artadia's Executive Director Lila Kanner at lilakanner@artadia.org

 

2008

New York: Artists Talk on Art Panel Discussion Nov. 14, 7pm
Moderator: Christopher Vroom, Founder and President, Artadia
Participants: Amy Blakemore, Artadia Award 2004 Houston, Angelina Gualdoni, Artadia Award 2001 Chicago, Arnold Kemp, Artadia Award 2001 San Francisco
Location: The School of Visual Arts, Auditorium, 209 East 23rd Street, New York

Atlanta: VIP Reception Nov. 18, 6-8pm
Celebrating the launch of the Atlanta Awards program
Location: Saltworks Gallery, 664 11th Street NW, Atlanta

Atlanta: Info Session Monday, Nov. 17, 8pm
Please join Artadia’s Executive Director, Lila Kanner, to discuss the Artadia Awards 2009 Atlanta and answer questions about the process and online application.
Location: Eyedrum, 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr SE, Atlanta

Miami: Art Basel Miami Beach Artadia Party Dec. 5
Celebrating Artadia Awardees around the country represented at the fairs, co-hosted by Sotheby's
Location: The Standard Hotel, Miami