Skills: Speaking Art World

Join gallerist Laura Burton, Founder of Laura (the gallery), and Owen Duffy, Nancy C. Allen Curator and Director of Exhibitions at Asia Society Texas, for a professional workshop on navigating relationships across the commercial and institutional art worlds. From studio visits to exhibition opportunities, engaging curators and gallerists requires nuance, clarity, and strategic insight. Drawing on their combined experience working in New York, Houston, London, and beyond, Burton and Duffy will offer practical guidance on advocating for your work, building authentic connections, and understanding the expectations of key art world interlocutors. And, of course, they will share tips on what certainly “not” to do.