Artists and Entrepreneurs to Unite at Creative Fidelity

ARTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS TO UNITE AT CREATIVE FIDELITY

Stagira Studios’ inaugural event aims to inspire a new generation of art collectors in Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, TX (March 10, 2010) – Stagira Studios, LLC, is fine art production + brokerage + exhibition.  The organization’s initial goal is to promote a culture of art collecting and raise awareness of the breadth and depth of art and artists in Austin seeking direct relationships with local collectors. Stagira Studios is presenting and hosting Creative Fidelity, an intimate gathering of the cultural, creative and entrepreneurial-minded community, opening Tuesday, March 16, 2010. The art exhibition is both an attempt to unite two similar groups, artists and entrepreneurs, in order to foster growth of Austin’s visual arts economy and inspire a new generation of art collectors.

Founder of Stagira Studios, LLC, and co-creator of the art exhibition, Cynthia Fedor, describes the impetus for organizing such an event: “…Speaking with many of the local artists and arts organizations, we discovered that supply for original art in Austin is plentiful but the group creating demand could use some nurturing. We need to embolden a new, young, forward-thinking community of collectors; otherwise, local artists come to realize their market is not in Austin and the community suffers a creative and economic loss when those artists move away. Surveying over four hundred people, we found individuals that want to collect art. They just don’t know how to navigate the arts community and start a dialog; or, they’re inhibited by the myth of high cost, inhibited by a lack of education and experience as to how to begin collecting on a budget. This event is a way to eliminate the barrier for entry and expedite communication, support, and exchange. We have an opportunity to have the soul of our cultural community reflected back at us and drive local exchange and velocity, a renaissance. This is that opportunity.”

Artists are Entrepreneurs; Entrepreneurs are Artists… Symbiotic Support through Exchange.

Creative Fidelity is open to the public and will take place March 16th through 21st, 2010 at 2235 E. 6th, Austin, TX 78702. The exhibition will feature programming throughout the week designed to educate and inspire new art collectors. Additionally, artists will have the opportunity to hear from peers who have found success in marketing their art and who are making an impact in the creative community while driving local cultural capital.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

RSVP for the opening and/or closing reception.

Tuesday, March 19, 2010

7:00pm—10:30pm CT: Opening reception and networking event

9:00pm—9:45pm CT: Panel discussion to examine the relationship between art and money, creativity and profitability, idea and execution, and collector and artist. Featured speakers include Austin Kleon (author of Newspaper Blackouts), John T. Unger (artist and host of Art Heroes Radio) and Hugh MacLeod (cartoonist and author of Ignore Everybody).

Thursday, March 18, 2010

7:00pm—10:00pm CT: Bike night! Creative Fidelity welcomes collectors, artists and friends to get on their bikes and ride to the art exhibition. Bicyclists will be greeted with refreshments, music and art.

Friday, March 19, 2010

7:00pm—10:00pm CT: Closing reception and networking event

Aside from the dates and times noted above, the Creative Fidelity art exhibition will be open to the public Tuesday, March 19, 2010 through Sunday, March 21, 2010 by appointment. Appointment requests may be made by emailing support(at)stagirastudios.otherinbox.com.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS:

John T. Unger

Cynthia Fedor

David de Lara

Marcie Vargas

Jen Mathis

Mary Anne Davis

Jeff Wilson

Lindsey Smolensky

Annie Arnold

Becky Cochrane

Catherine Small

Cheryl Finfrock

Megan Van Groll

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Stagira Studios, LLC, is fine art production + brokerage + exhibition. For more information on Stagira Studios and Creative Fidelity, visit www.CreativeFidelity.com or contact Cynthia Fedor at 310/266-0744 by phone and press(at)stagirastudios.otherinbox.com by email.

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