About this Event
Join The Artrepreneur with Dr. Sheila D. Wright!
Get ready for an inspiring in-person event where creativity meets entrepreneurship.
THE ART OF COLLECTING & CREATING“The Art Exchange: What Artists Create and What Collectors Seek”Featuring Dr. Sheila Wright, Wondrous Works LLC Artrepreneur Series | Gallery Reimagined | May 9, 11-1 PM
About the SessionThis 90‑minute conversation brings together emerging artists and beginner collectors to explore how art is evaluated, acquired, and preserved. Dr. Sheila Wright offers a rare look into the collector’s mindset—how value is recognized, how legacy is built, and how meaningful artist–collector relationships take shape.What You’ll Learn1. How Collectors Discover and Evaluate Art
- What draws collectors to a piece or an artist
- How quality, originality, and narrative shape decision‑making
- Why documentation and provenance matter
What Makes Artwork “Collectible”
- Craftsmanship vs. concept
- Cultural relevance, especially within African American art
- Emotional connection vs. long‑term value
Pricing & Value: A Two‑Way Perspective
- How artists set prices
- How collectors interpret them
- Understanding fairness, investment, and personal taste
Building Purposeful Collections & Relationships
- Collecting with intention and cultural stewardship
- How collectors build relationships with artists
- How artists communicate professionalism and story
About Dr. Sheila WrightDr. Wright is the founder of Wondrous Works LLC, where she educates emerging collectors, promotes legacy and wealth building through African American art, and preserves cultural history through intentional collecting. Her work bridges passion, scholarship, and community impact. The Wondrous Works LLC philosophy is to educate and expose emerging art enthusiasts, millennials and younger generations to the idea of investing in the fine arts, growing and continuing the legacy and wealth through the arts, and preserving the authenticity of our history through the arts. https://www.wondrousworksllc.com/
Presented by Gallery ReimaginedEmpowering artists. Strengthening community. Preserving culture.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gallery Reimagined, 311 South Exeter Street, Baltimore, United States
USD 20.00
