Ripe One, Mark Penner Howell
The Denver Art Dealers Association (DADA) and art collector Dana Cain are launching a new type of art lecture series this month – where the consumers have the final say. The new monthly Art Collectors Summit series lets the collectors talk about what draws them to a particular artist, why they collect the work, how it’s displayed in their homes, and how living with the artist’s work impacts their lives and their environment.
“Typically, galleries host an Artist’s Talk,” says Cain. “Or the gallery owner will talk about the artist’s work, which can be enlightening. But I’m more interested in how the artwork impacts its audience. What makes someone buy a piece of art? What flips the switch? And, how does living with lots of original art impact a collector’s life?”
The monthly Art Collectors Summits will each focus on a different artist, and feature a small group of his/her collectors, each talking briefly about why they collect the artist. Much of the time will be devoted to audience questions, and collectors will show how the work is displayed in their homes with slide presentations.
The series launches Friday, January 21, 7pm at Space Gallery, 765 Santa Fe Drive, with three collectors of Mark Penner Howell’s work. Penner Howell, who’s current Space Gallery show, “The New Normal” opened earlier this month, has won numerous local awards, including Westword Best of Denver’s 2010 “People’s Choice” for Best Solo Show.
The event coincides with the Art District on Santa Fe’s monthly “Third Friday Collectors Preview” night, and many other galleries will be open in the District.
Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For information, contact Space Gallery, 720-904-1088.
