The Adair Margo Gallery presents “The Art of Collecting.” This series will provide you with the opportunity to hear from artists, collectors and institutions, from El Paso, Las Cruces and beyond, about the intricacies of art collecting from those who understand it best.

Art collecting is not a pursuit reserved for the retired and the wealthy. More and more opportunities present themselves for people of all ages and walks of life to participate in collecting for personal enjoyment and for general cultural awareness.

The series takes place weekly beginning on Thursday evening, February 8th to Thursday, March 1st from 7:00 to 8:30pm. Admission is $100 per person for the full four-session series, or by individual session for $35 per person.

Many people have approached the gallery with an interest in collecting, yet feel unprepared or unknowledgeable about the subject. This series will provide you with the background knowledge to expose you to the enriching world of collecting. We encourage you to join us and learn more about the energy and the wealth of talent in the art community.

Below is a syllabus outlining the sessions in this series.

Please contact the gallery to sign up at emargo@adairmargo.com or by calling 915.533.0048.

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Thursday, February 8, 2007
Learning the Value of Fine Art Prints

Speakers will teach prospective collectors the different processes of printmaking and how to differentiate between posters and fine art.

        Speakers:
      • Mr. Kim Bauer, Printmaking Professor,
        University of Texas at El Paso
      • Mr. Spencer Fidler, Head of the Department of Art,
        New Mexico State University



Thursday, February 15, 2007
Learning from Local Collectors

Speakers will discuss their collections and the inspiration driving them to collect particular artists.

        Speakers:
      • Mr. Ray Nasher, Dallas Collector and Founder of the
        Nasher Sculpture Center*
      • Mr. Juan Sandoval, Local Collector of Contemporary Latino Art
      • Ms. Nancy Hamilton, Local Collector of Retablos



Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Understanding the Relationship of Collectors and Institutions

Speakers will discuss how institutions work with private collectors to share their collections with the public.

        Speakers:
      • Mr. Michael Tomor, Director of the El Paso Museum of Art
      • Ms. Kate Bonansinga, Director of Stanlee and Gerald Rubin
        Center, University of Texas at El Paso
      • Mr. Frank Ribelin, Dallas Collector of Contemporary Sculpture



March 1, 2007
Visit to Artists' Studios

Attendees will visit the studio of a local artist and learn their personal process of creating art and working with collectors.
*This session will require attendees to transport themselves to the artists' studios. Directions will be provided.

        Artists' studios:
      • Mr. James Magee, Monumental Sculptor and
        Creator of The Hill of James Magee
      • Ms. Susan Davidoff, Widely Collected
        El Paso Painter and Printmaker