Sunday, March 22, 2009

MOPLA 2009 : Collector's Series

Thought about collecting photography ? Well, MOPLA has a 4-part series towards the end of April focusing on that.

Collectors Series, Part 1 - Photo Collecting and Donating to Museums

Thursday April 16, 2009, 7PM (at Helms Daylight Studio, 3221 Hutchison Avenue, Culver City)

Panelists include: Judith Keller, Curator, The Getty Center; Michael Whalen, estate attorney; Christine Steiner, art attorney; David Knaus, collector; Dale Stulz, appraiser

As the rapidly exploding trends of collecting photography and donating to museums continue to boom, so do the requirements, details, and legal complications. Our panel of experts will discuss the Dos and Don'ts of developing relationships with museums, and the legal concerns involved with acquisitions, value and patronage.

Collectors Series, Part 2 - Photography Book Collecting

Tuesday April 21, 2009, 7PM (at Helms Daylight Studio, 3221 Hutchison Avenue, Culver City)

Panelists include: Michael Dawson, gallerist, book store owner and collector; Jeff Dunas, photographer and collector; Manfred Heiting, publisher and collector; Jonathan Schilder Brown, collector and dealer

Photography book collecting has acquired a cachet equal to that of photo collecting. Please come and learn about the latest rage in books and monographs; what's hot and what's not; what to look for in new and vintage publications; and where and when is the best time to shop. Our panel features the most informed local and international experts

Collectors Series, Part 3 - Young Collecting Young: A Conversation on Beginning Collecting

Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 7PM (at Paul Kopekian Gallery, 8810 Melrose Ave.)

Panelists include: Shelley DeSoto, gallerist, Paul Kopekin, gallerist; Leslie Rubinoff, collector

The interest in collecting can begin at any time, but how and where do you start? Often the art will find you, but once you have the bug, where is the best place to go for affordable and collectible art work? The tremendous selection of galleries, dealers, fairs, and even swap meets, offer beginning collectors a wealth of opportunities. Come and listen as our panelists discuss the relevant themes and information you need to begin building a prized collection.


Collectors Series, Part 4 - Cataloging and Managing Your Collection

Thursday April 23, 2009, 7PM (at Helms Daylight Studio, 3221 Hutchison Avenue, Culver City)

Panelists include: Mark McKenna, the Herb Ritts Foundation; Christina Owen, independent archivist; Michael Tuttle, Library Services

As your photo collection and photo book collection grows, so does your need for the proper way to locate, archive, store and insure your holdings. Our panelists will discuss the fine points of keeping your collection safe and organized, and all the information you need to know to insure its value.

All these are FREE to the public. Just RSVP to collectors (number) @monthofphotography.com. So if you like to attend the first and forth lecture, you will need to send individual emails to collectors1@monthofphotography.com and collectors4@monthofphotography.com.

If you just want to attend the 2nd lecture, then collectors2@monthofphotography.com

Got it ? Coolio.

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