ArtSpan Auction Preview & Panel Discussion: Art Builds Bridges

 ArtSpan Art Bridge Benefit Auction 
Preview & Panel Discussion
"Art Builds Bridges" 
Thursday, March 23, 2017, 6-8pm 
SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, SF 

Join us for a lively conversation featuring a panel of art professionals discussing the arts eco-system in the Bay Area. The theme, "Art Builds Bridges" will be centered around connecting communities through the arts and creativity. Plus, get a sneak preview of the Auction artwork! 
 
 PRESENTERS:
Paul Bridenbaugh, Skyline College Creative Arts Division Gregory Lind, Gregory Lind Gallery Meg Shiffler, SF Arts Commission Gallery
More to be announced.
 
MODERATOR:
Matthew McKinley, McKinley Art Solutions & ArtSpan Board of Directors
 
PROGRAM:
6:00-6:30pm - Preview of Auction artwork
6:30-7:30pm - Panel discussion
7:30-8:00pm - Light snacks and refreshments, enjoy the artwork!
 
AUCTION JURORS:
Ray Beldner, Co-Founder at stARTup Art Fair 
Tova Lobatz, Co-Director at Heron Arts
Olivia Ongpin, Owner of Luna Rienne Gallery
Kate Patterson, Communications Director at SF Arts Commission
 
TICKETS: 
Current ArtSpan Members and VIP Auction ticket holders are invited to attend this event for free. Please RSVP above. 
 
Not an ArtSpan Member or a VIP Auction ticket holder?  

Join as an ArtSpan Member here, then RSVP for this event above. 


Purchase a VIP Auction ticket here, then RSVP for this event above. 


$20 admission per person, purchase your ticket above.

 
This event is part of ArtSpan's Art Curious series, aiming to demystify the process of building an art collection, provide exposure to original art made here in San Francisco, and cultivate a space for learning and living with art. Learn more here. 
 
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This event is supported by the SOMArts Cultural Center’s Affordable Space Program, which provides subsidized, large-scale affordable space and technical assistance to nonprofits. SOMArts receives support from the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Community Arts and Education Program with funding from Grants for the Arts/The Hotel Tax Fund. The mission of SOMArts is to promote and nurture art on the community level and foster an appreciation of and respect for all cultures. To find out about SOMArts classes, events, and exhibitions, please visit https://www.somarts.org.