6:00pm – 8:00pm Monday, October 22, 2007

The Pink Line Project 1444 Church Street NW #705 Washington, DC 20005

The New Style of Visual Arts Leadership in the 21st Century Please join us for a Creative Conversation with three individuals who have taken extraordinarily unique paths toward cultivating their careers in the visual arts. We will explore how the kaleidoscopic backgrounds of local arts leaders further the recent growth of the arts in Washington, DC in conversation with Kristin Hileman, Assistant Curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; Anne Surak, Director at Project 4 Gallery; and Phillippa Hughes, longtime art collector and founder of The Pink Line Project. Whether in a national institution or on the grassroots level, these individuals employ their interdisciplinary backgrounds to refresh, diversify and innovate in arts programming through risk-taking and tenacity. Come enjoy stimulating conversation and hear the stories of these continually evolving arts leaders!

Phillippa Hughes is graciously opening up her home and thought-provoking contemporary art collection for this event. Space is limited to 30 attendees and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Presenters: Anne Surak, Director, Project 4 Gallery Kristen Hileman, Assistant Curator, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Lisa Marie Thalhammer, Visual Artist & Ellipse Art Center Educational Programmer Phillippa Hughes, Pink Line Project