CAVA 2026 Annual Symposium

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**2026 Annual Learning Symposium** **September 26\, 2026 \| 12:00–3:00 p\.m\.** @ The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park IL Join us for this year's Learning Symposium to find out more about key issues facing today's artists, along with practical information to advance your art career. **2026 Program & Speakers** 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Estate Planning for Visual Artists:* How to prepare inheritors for dispersing large art inventories of unsold art, or similarly for artists, how to reduce inventory upon ending art production. Presented by: Lindsey Paige Markus, J.D., M.A., Principal, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. 1:00-2:00 p.m. *How to get the most out of Vibrant Cast:* Maximize the usage, collector engagement, and marketing power of the Vibrant Cast platform to help drive your art practice and business. Presented by: Steve and Elva Arend, Principals, Vibrant Cast 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. *Panel Discussion: Start Now Building Successful Gallery Relationships!* Hear from our panel what it takes to build successful gallery relationships after age 50. An artist will share the practical steps and strategies he used to find the right fit and transition into a full-time art practice. A gallerist will discuss what she looks for when representing older artists and how long-term success is supported. Panelists: Michael Van Zeyl\, Artist \| Kimberly Oliva\, Director & Owner\, Oliva Gallery Moderator: Mary Longe The Symposium is FREE for CAVA members; $10 for non-Members. RSVP today to save your spot to: ccantele@hotmail.com Non-Member attendees can pay at the door via ZELLE, PayPal, or Check. Use this link [https://www.wearecava.org/exhibitions-events](https://www.wearecava.org/exhibitions-events?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNmpvem5ZakEzYWtiMGdldXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7mfnQYB4sGNNUsJ-KufarMsa42ZOdha7cfaQXreIrkEIdhsHeqhuj2HBXeZg_aem_f2FWP8Kx2QfBtyf7Lkv36A) to get to all the Event Info.