2017 marked the launching of our new schedule of programs entitled ART BITES – Nutrition for the Creative Mind. ART BITES began as a series of three ongoing programs that offered information for artists and like-minded individuals. Professional Practices for Artists, Collecting Art Talks and Artist Studio Tours. Over the years the scope of these programs has expanded and we’ve added Art in Context, a series of in-person art experiences.
Professional Practices for Artists imparts information to help artists navigate the marketplace and provides knowledge beneficial to artistic careers. In 2025, this portion was expanded to include “Legacy”, a series of nine programs designed to help artists with all aspects of the planning that needs to be done in order to preserve their artistic legacies.
Collecting Art Talks are presentations which help promote the idea of art as an economic engine. They stimulate the local economy by pulling together artists, art collectors both new & experienced, curators, art historians, art dealers and gallery owners. Educating the public on how, who, where and why to buy original art helps artists and art related businesses to thrive.
Artist Talks and Studio Tours, give the public and art enthusiasts insight on why, how and where an artist works. They also provide emerging and established artists with a chance to practice their communication skills and demonstrate or describe their process. Curator’s talks and panel discussions give our patrons unique insight into the business of art and lets us examine socially relevant topics through the lens of art.
Art In Context is a series focused on giving our patrons active experiences in the arts, including Performances of music, poetry, etc. specifically selected to accompany the current exhibitions, and hands-on Workshops centered around creating a small, personal work of art in the AAWR Galleries.
(A materials fee may be associated with Art Bites Workshops)
To see our upcoming Art Bites programming, click here.