C-Sweet National Holiday Virtual Event
Thursday, December 12th
Noon - 1:30 PM PT
Art in the 21st Century: Economic Insights and AI Innovations
Join us for an exclusive Holiday Virtual Event, proudly sponsored by C-Sweet and our valued partners. This festive virtual soirée offers a unique blend of art, networking, and holiday cheer!
Highlights include an insightful discussions on the evolving art world, and exploration on topics such as the impact of AI on creativity and the art market, the shifting career paths of artists, the representation of female artists, and strategies for art collectors in today's dynamic market.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and dive into the contemporary art scene—all in a holiday spirit!
More details coming soon—stay tuned for updates!
Meet the Panelists
Micol Hebron
Associate Professor at Chapman University
Micol Hebron is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice includes studio work, curating, writing, social media, community organizing, crowd-sourcing, teaching, public-speaking, and both individual and collaborative projects. She has been engaged in individual and collaborative social justice projects in Los Angeles since 1992. Hebron is an Associate Professor of Art at Chapman University; the founder/director of The Situation Room resource space for the creative community; the Gallery Tally Poster Project about gender equity in contemporary galleries; and the Digital Pasty/Gender Equity initiative for the internet. Micol currently serves as an advisor for the Art + Technology Lab artist’s grant at Los Angeles Museum of Art. In the past she has been the visiting Chief Curator at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art; the director of the UCLA Summer Art Institute; an editorial board member at X-Tra magazine; an independent curator; a conservator at LACMA, and the co-founder of Gallery B-12 in Hollywood in the 90s.
She has served on advisory boards at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, Birch Creek Ranch Residency (Utah), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, UCLA., and the Centre Pompadour in France. She is the founder of the LA Art Girls, the Co-Founder of Fontbron Academy, and the founder of Feminist Summer Camp, in Ephraim, Utah, and Ercourt, France. She employs strategies of consciousness-raising, collaboration, generosity, play, and participation to support and further feminist dialogues in art and life. Hebron has presented exhibitions, performances, and lectures at numerous international institutions.
Melissa Thrasher
Fine Artist
Melissa Thrasher is a fine artist based in Santa Monica, California. She believes that art has the power to bridge the gap between self and others, creating a profound connection through shared understanding. Melissa views the completion of a painting as the moment it transitions from being about her to being about and for the viewer, facilitating an exchange that acknowledges our true selves.
Growing up on the Great Plains and the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, Melissa developed a deep connection with nature and the human experience, which converge in her work. Her diverse artistic expression combines abstraction with representational elements and sometimes venturing into sculpture.
Before embracing her career as an artist, Melissa worked in television and advertising, where she honed her storytelling skills for the masses. Through her art, she explores the power of shifting perspectives, expressing the internal and unseen, and continues to inspire and connect with her audience.
Check out Melissa's Artwork here: https://www.melissathrasherart.com/about-the-artist
Sharon Rene
Artist and Photographer
Sharon Rene is an artist, photographer, world traveler, and visionary. As an artist, her work transcends boundaries, capturing the essence of diverse cultures and experiences. Through the lens of her camera, Sharon navigates the intricate dance of light and shadow, creating visual poetry that resonates with the soul.
Beyond the canvas of her artistry, Sharon is a seasoned photographer whose lens narrates stories of life's vivid tapestry. Her global adventures unfold through captivating images, each frame a testament to the beauty she discovers in every corner of the world. Sharon's visionary spirit extends to her role in the Bee+Hive Artist Collective (BHAC), where she collaborates to curate a space for boundless creativity.
Check out Sharon's portfolio here: https://www.sharonrene.com/
Meet the Moderator
Helen Norris
Chapman University VP & CIO
Helen Norris is the vice president for information technology and CIO at Chapman University, where she is responsible for leading the university’s information technology strategy and services, and oversight of the University Library. She serves on several national non-profit boards, and is nationally known as an expert in Information Technology, Data Analytics and CyberSecurity. She was recently awarded an Orbie award recognizing her excellence in technical leadership. Helen is passionate about supporting and advancing other women, particularly in her chosen field of technology and has been a member of C-Sweet for several years.
Meet the Special Philanthropic CEO Speaker
Katie Campbell
President & CEO at RedRover
Katie Campbell is the President and CEO for RedRover, with more than 16 years of experience in the nonprofit world. She has worked with diverse communities across racial, ethnic, and economic lines in positions ranging from front-line service to management roles. This has included working closely with domestic violence survivors, as well as other individuals at risk, and with many nonprofits serving these communities.
As RedRover’s President and CEO, Katie leads the organization with an eye toward building cross-sector collaboration, partnerships, and community. She is a firm believer that more can be accomplished when organizations work together and with the community, rather than in silos. With this foundation, she provides training and assistance on how to create and sustain community-based pet programs, which includes the importance of recognizing pets in domestic violence, the power of collaboration, and the potential role of pet programs in fundraising.
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