Beyond Canvas: Celebrating Diversity through Art with ArtLifting 08.15.24

Beyond Canvas: Celebrating Diversity through Art is an exclusive and intimate opportunity to view artwork by artists impacted by disabilities and housing insecurity, provided by ArtLifting. Join us for networking with industry colleagues and experience the inspirational artwork and stories from ArtLifting artists. ArtLifting’s Isabel Yeo will share the stories of featured artists and how the social enterprise makes measurable ESG & EDI impacts while building a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Join IIDA and Isabel Yeo, Director of Sales at ArtLifting, as she explores the transformative power of art in the built environment. Discover how inclusive art strategies foster a lasting social impact while contributing to a culture of belonging. During the presentation, you will learn about the stories of ArtLifting artists with disabilities, their innovative practices, and the transformational impacts of selling their work to corporate clients.

Through these artists’ journeys, learn how architects, designers, and their clients invest in artists with disabilities to create vibrant and inclusive environments that engage teams, spark creativity, and reflect company values. Isabel will inspire the IIDA community to harness the power of art as a catalyst for positive change.

Presenter Profile

Isabel Yeo is an art sales veteran with over 12 years of experience in the auction and art logistics world. She is passionate about maximizing social impact for corporations and giving back to the community, and previously created the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion squad at a fine art shipping company. With extensive experience in client management, strategic partnerships, and mentoring sales teams, Isabel is results-driven and humbled to be able to play a part in empowering ArtLifting’s artists. She resides in Los Angeles, where she spends her weekends working in dog rescue and rehabilitation.

About ArtLifting:

ArtLifting advances access to the art market by connecting artists impacted by disabilities and housing insecurity with socially conscious customers to create meaningful spaces and products. Through partnerships with over 450 corporate clients, ArtLifting artists share their talents and stories with the world while earning an income from art sales and royalties. Learn more at artlifting.com.

TICKETS:

Member: $40
Non-Member: $125
Student: $20

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