The Art Business Conference

The event program includes:

Brexit: An Opportunity for the British Art Industry?
How can we forge new initiatives to maximise the chances of the British art industry remaining vibrant, creative and competitive after Brexit?. Four members of PAIAM share insights on issues relevant to this subject, from custom controls and the export of cultural property, to taxation and consumer protection.
Speakers: Neha Kirpal (India Art Fair), Alan Gemmell (British Council), Abha Housego (Saffronart) and moderated by Melanie Gerlis (Financial Times)

The Art Market in India
India is expected to overtake the US as the second-largest smartphone market next year and has one of the largest, and youngest, populations across the globe. The panel explores how digital media is evolving cultural consumption in India and how those working in the cultural sector are increasingly turning to digital media to connect with, and develop, their audiences.
Speakers: Neha Kirpal (India Art Fair), Alan Gemmell (British Council), Abha Housego (Saffronart) and moderated by Melanie Gerlis (Financial Times)

New Business Models for UK Private Museums and Foundations
This session explores the challenges of creating successful models that support regeneration within the local community, attract international recognition, harness new technologies and seek to create an enduring legacy, against the backdrop of the possible impact of Brexit.
Speakers: Robert Wilson (Jupiter Artland Foundation), Sébastien Montabonel (Montabonel & Partners), Jonathan Ruffer (Auckland Castle Trust) and James Carleton (Farrer & Co), moderated by Jane Morris (The Art Newspaper)

Picking up the Pieces: The Real Costs of Artwork Packing and Conservation
Using real-life examples and cost analysis, the speakers will give practical advice on how to properly prepare artworks for transit or storage and present a range of solutions tailored to different budget needs. Standardised, non-tailored art packaging to protect and prepare artworks for transit.
Speakers: Joanna Shepard (Joanna Shepard Conservation) and Mark Harton (Momart)

The Art Market Professional as Merchant Venturer: The Perils and Pitfalls of Doing Business Far from Home
Today, art professionals need to travel extensively, particularly for art fairs which are often in parts of the world which may have very different infrastructure, culture and practices. This session will focus on how art professionals can protect themselves and their art from physical, legal and reputational harm when doing business in emerging markets.