2nd Annual Young Collectors Club
May 20th to June 11th, 2022
project room Gallery
WRITTEN BY PAUL CRAWFORD
Traditionally, art collecting was an activity reserved for royalty, the church, and the wealthy. Michelangelo – one of the world’s most famous artists – is a great example of the historical relationship between religion, art, and finance. His painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was commissioned by Pope Julius II in the 15th century, and Michelangelo worked closely with the powerful Medici family, who used their wealth for patronage of the arts.
Today, many people still believe that you must be a royal or billionaire to collect art. This is simply not true! In the 21st century, art collecting is more accessible than ever and there are more diverse reasons for acquiring art.
With this project, we want to encourage young people to start creating their own unique collection. And this year we are running the program a little differently than in years previous- instead of only being for the young, this event is also open to the young at heart. The first week this program will only be open to children 5-12, who will be able to choose from a wide selection of original artwork. These young collectors will be escorted into a gallery space designed especially for them. Inside the room will be Gallery staff to assist with selecting their chosen artwork. Then in the second week of this program, the gallery will also open for the young at heart (ages 13-99) to choose from the original artworks in the gallery.
NO PARENTS ALLOWED IN THE GALLERY SPACE. The young collectors will need to select the artwork for their collection with no outside influences. This applies for the Young at Heart as well! No matter the age, often we feel like a kid when our parents are around.
Tickets are $25 each/$20 for PAG Members, with all proceeds going towards funding our youth programming at the Gallery. Each ticket is guaranteed a work of art to take home.
