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The Business of Art - Free Breakfast Seminar
Huntington Museum Director & Huntington CEO Featured Speakers at Unique Art/Business Seminar
The Heckscher Museum of Art, Executive Director & CEO Dr. Michael Schantz and Huntington based Art League of LI CEO Charlee Miller will be the featured speakers at a unique seminar entitled “The Business of Art” on August 8, 2013 at the Amsterdam at Harborside in Port Washington. Dr. Schantz will speak on “The Business of Museums- Their Impact on Communities’ Economic Development.” Miller will speak on “Art as a Marketing Tool for Business.” Regina Gil, E.D. of the Great Neck Arts Center , will speak on “Art as a Community Revitalization Tool.” The seminar is a unique collaboration of government, business, not for profits and art. It is part of a week long exhibit of fine art paintings by Long Island painter Ruth Poniarski. Sponsors are Town of North Hempstead, The Amsterdam and Long Island Development Corporation/LISBAC. Information and registration available at 516 433 5000 www.lidc.org or www.btdc.biz.