This is really good news. Our 'new economic culture' is going to support local economies, including heavily, the arts. Culinary and otherwise.

Art appreciation classes anyone? How about a few more art dealers or small local museums. Local artists sometimes get their best recognition and advocacy within the culture they grew up. So a local museum that brings artists in for their first 'show' should be a welcome addition to any Main Street.

Nurturing is 'economy.' Artists 'grow' in expertise with exposure and maturation of talent. Curators are important people and also excellant mentors.

How many consumers of artwork would love to have 'originals' of artwork all over their home rather than 'Copy 200 of 2000?"



ART COLLECTING - Video
Market bouncing back in time for Art Basel Miami Beach (click title to entry - thank you)
After getting hammered during the global economic crisis, art prices seem to be making a comeback.
BY JIM WYSS
jwyss@MiamiHerald.com
NEW YORK -- When the gavel came down on Andy Warhol's painting 200 One Dollar Bills earlier this month, the usually staid audience at the Sotheby's auction house broke into applause as if they had won the bid themselves....