“The Art of Promoting Art”

 

Presentation: 10:00 a.m. to noon

Karlota I. Contreras-Koterbay

 

The July meeting of the Appalachian Pastel Society will feature Karlota I. Contreras-Koterbay, Director of Slocumb Galleries at East Tennessee State University, in Johnson City, Tennessee, who will give a presentation on “The Art of Promoting Art.” Using her many years of experience in the field of art management, Ms. Contreras-Koterbay will provide insights on topics critical to arts promotion, such as writing an exhibit proposal and the Dos and Don’ts of working with institutions and other colleagues in the art sector. Focusing on opportunities in the Appalachian region, she will also discuss academic-based and community galleries as well as employing social media, grants and other collaborative opportunities.

An award-winning sculptor with extensive background in curatorial practice and art management, Karlota I. Contreras-Koterbay is both gallery director and curator for the Slocumb Galleries at ETSU and its satellite venue in Downtown Johnson City, Tipton Gallery. She has organized numerous exhibits both nationally and abroad, juried regional exhibitions and has lectured in the Philippines, Japan and the United States. Contreras-Koterbay graduated with honors from the University of the Philippines with a B.A. in anthropology and an M.A. in art history. She is a member of the American Association of Museums, International Council of Museums and International Association of Aesthetics.

Refreshments will be served at our NEW VENUE Grace Church.

When you come to our meeting bring a friend!

 

ADDRESS GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Grace Community Church
495 Cardinal Road
Mills River, NC 28759

DIRECTIONS FROM ASHEVILLE AIRPORT & AG CENTER

I-26, Exit for the airport

–Go West past the airport and past the Ag Center on NC 281

–Go approximately 1 ¾ miles west towards Mill River

–Turn Right on street between the Land Rover dealer and Grace Church which is Cardinal Drive (the church is up on the hill)

–Turn left at the top of the drive into the church parking lot

–Go to the left side of the building to the green awning entrance

–Go into the hall and go left past several doors

–Our meeting room is on left

 

Please contact Janet Hartmann, Program chair, with any questions about our program. tjhartmann@centurylink.net … 423.767.4200

Please contact Kay Gordon, Membership chair, with any questions about our membership. kgordon@main.nc.us … 828.206.0240