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Wanna preview The Metropolitan Museum‘s Harlem Renaissance exhibition by joining a virtual tour with curator Denise Murrell? Then register for this 30 minute talk happening this Thursday, March 7, from 7pm-7:30pm! Let me know your thoughts and of course your favorite work of art!!!

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The NYTimes art critics are evaluating the strength of this exhibition in comparison to the Met’s Harlem Renaissance exhibition back in the 70s were Black Artists were excluded, causing major protests as a result. The excitement continues to build in anticipation of tomorrow’s Lenders Dinner, followed by Members and Patrons tours and receptions all day Thursday and throughout the evening! The Public will get its first glimpse of The Harlem Renaissance Exhibition on Sunday, Feb 25th where Clark Atlanta University Art Museum’s Museum Director Dr. Danille Taylor will be on location to welcome visitors between 11am and 3pm! HBCU Art Collections are finally getting long overdue exposure given the significance of their holdings, thus making HBCUs overall incredibly proud!
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The Met Aims to Get Harlem Right, the Second Time Around The museum catches up to the vital lessons of the Harlem Renaissance, with its American, European and African exchanges and its cultural solidarity.

Have you lost a loved one lately with an estate to settle that included fine art?

In the unfortunate circumstance where you have a lost a love one who has art remaining in their estate that needs to be appraised, Picture That offers appraisal services, including Estate Valuation.

In addition to Estate Valuation, Picture That offers other Appraisal Reports types including Insurance, Charitable Donation, Expert Witness, Finance Planning, and Resale.

Our highly qualified experts have experience in all aspects of fine arts and decorative arts. Our appraisal reports are comprehensive, objective, and well-researched.

Learn more on our website, and contact us for our appraisal services!

https://www.picturethatconsultants.com/art-appraisal

Picture That recently installed artwork in a beautifully renovated Hartford Healthcare facility and included a stunning portfolio of photographs by Lee Palombo.

Palombo is a CT based landscape photographer who capture sunsets, rivers, flowers and lighthouses throughout New England. Palombo believes that life is like a camera and there’s value in capturing the beauty of nature, like she did in her photo, “Naugatuck River”, now on display at the healthcare facility and featured in this post.

To view her work online visit: https://www.leepalombophotography.com/about-3.

Are you looking to place your artwork or photography in a healthcare facility? Contact Picture That to learn more about our art consulting services. Visit the Picture That website at https://www.picturethatconsultants.com/consulting-curatorial or by clicking the link in our bio!

HDAP Sunday School: HBCU Art Collections, Figures, Facts & Findings




Did you know that the art collection of
Morgan State University is located in the James E. Lewis Museum of Art? One of the featured artists is William H Johnson. Johnson, born in South Carolina in 1901, was known for his hundreds of works, but it wasn’t until recently that Johnson’s artwork began to receive its due attention.

JELMA has one of Johnson’s still life oil paintings on display, where Johnson’s use of bright colors helps define his bold artistic style. His artwork showcases African American life and culture, inspired by his upbringing in South Carolina, and his life in New York, where Johnson moved when he was seventeen years old. He eventually saved enough money to pay for an art education and attended National Academy of Design.

Wanna learn more about the career William H. Johnson and see his artwork on display? Be sure to checkout “Fighters for Freedom”, a traveling exhibition that stops by the
Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), from March 2024 - Sept 2024. Hope to see you there!!!

It’s almost tax season! The IRS is cautioning taxpayers to carefully pay attention to “exaggerated art donation deductions” aimed at high-income taxpayers.

The scheme involves bogus promoters who could persuade high income taxpayers to purchase art, wait to donate the art, and then take an inaccurate deduction for the art that was donated.

According to an article published by Thomson Reuters there are a number of factors that can lead to exaggerated art donation deductions. Purchasing multiple pieces of work by the same artists can be a red flag, or promoters encouraging certain appraisers for the buyer to use can be a red flag.

The IRS advises taxpayers to properly claim an art donation and offers more information on the IRS Art Appraisal Services.

Looking to avoid higher than normal art donation deductions? Start with an accurate appraisal!

Contact Picture That to learn more about our art appraisal services! We’re here to help you learn the true value of your artwork, and avoid any issues around tax time!

Visit our link in our bio to learn more.

To read the full article published by Thomson Reuters, click the link below:

https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/irs-warns-high-income-taxpayers-about-danger-of-improper-art-donation-deduction-promotions/