American art appraiser Alvah T Beander has highlighted the necessity of authenticity in artistic work, advising artists to stay true to themselves and their culture.
She also underscored the importance of persistence in the art world.
The US Embassy Dhaka on Wednesday hosted an insightful Speaker Program, "Unveiling Value: Insights from A Valuer's Lens for Artists," featuring Alvah T Beander.
This virtual event took place at the EMK Center.
The discussion session aimed to illuminate the creative economy and income generation through the arts, offering valuable insights for artists and art enthusiasts.
Bren Flannigan, acting director of Public Engagement at the US Embassy moderated the session.
During her talk, Alvah emphasized the intersection of art and business.
In Bangladesh, the US has provided over $800,000 in funding for 12 projects over the past 20 years through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.
Another important US Government program, Art in Embassies, fosters vital cross-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding through visual art and dynamic artist exchanges.
Earlier this year, the Embassy hosted an Art in Embassies reception featuring Bangladeshi American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose.
Currently, US Embassy Dhaka has an AFCP project with Bengal Foundation that aims to investigate and analyze the works of the great Bangladeshi artist S M Sultan.
