Learn from world-class artist Shari Weschler and dealers Gabrielle Aruta (representing Iris Scott) and Kourosh Mahboubian to find your identity in art through instinctualism, perception, philosophy, and inspiration. Learn about the best business pratices to expand your art collectors and audience by portraying your identity and brand in all your works!  Gain insights into seeking inspiration for your style! Get an exclusive inside look at Iris Scott's (featured in Forbes and Business Insider) exhibition as Filo Sofi Arts represenatives discuss her instinctualism as a source of inspiration LIVE from the Burnet Fine Art Gallery. 

There will be a live Q&A at the end of the webinar--network, ask, and interact!

Learn from the best to become the best! THIS IS A CAN'T-MISS CULTURALLY EXCLUSIVE EVENT! Grow your artistic practice and expand your knowledge in this FREE webinar!

Panelists:

Gabrielle Aruta-Filo Sofi Arts Owner- Gabrielle Aruta is a fine arts professional with 15 years of experience working with museums, auction houses and in curating and presenting art exhibitions in the US and abroad.  In 2015, she completed the Appraisers Association of America educational training program at New York University to become a fine and decorative arts appraiser. She founded Filo Sofi Arts in 2017, a contemporary art gallery and progressive education organization dedicated to the advancement of critical thinking, art appreciation, ethical decision making and philosophy for children and adults. Having come from a background in academic philosophy, but with a passion for bringing philosophy to the general public, Aruta has effectively utilized her graduate degree in applied ethics and her international training as a philosophical counselor to deepen and enhance the role of a dealer, appraiser or art advisor in her client's lives.

Kourosh Mahboubian-Art Dealer and Curator-  Kourosh Mahboubian is a New York based art dealer, advisor and curator, as well as a Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America. He founded and ran Cyrus Gallery from 1988 to 1993 and has run his advisory and consulting firm Kourosh Mahboubian Fine Art, since 1993. His belief that art is a necessity rather than a luxury is his driving principle for providing honorable, friendly service, backed by the expertise and perspective that come from over three decades of experience in the art business.

Shari Weschler-Costal Contemporary Gallery Owner and International Exhibitionist-  Shari Weschler, branded as Sumo Bunni, is an American figural narrative painter who exhibits nationally and internationally. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art, with concentration in painting and art history. While attending MICA she also studied drawing, printmaking and gelatin silver photography. Weschler is owner and director of Coastal Contemporary Gallery founded May of 2018 in Newport, Rhode Island. The gallery represents over thirty national and regional artists with an expanding list of guests, including international artists. Weschler has acted as a board member, curator, co-curator, juror and portfolio reviewer for other prestigious galleries, associations and collaboratives. Her exhibition history includes over thirty solo and forty group shows and has been published extensively.