the exhibition - D.B.A. 2010

“D.B.A. 2010, Doing business As...” is a collaborative of selected artists and Artist as Entreprenuer Institute (AEI) graduates who will curate and exhibit their artwork at Gallery Six at the Broward County Main Library.

Dates: January 6th through February 23rd, 2010
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 23rd from 2pm to 5:30pm
Closing Reception and Re-union of AEI Artists and Instructors: Saturday, February 20th from 3pm to 4:30pm
Special guest, Jackie Battenfield, author of "The Artist's Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love"
Location: Gallery Six, sixth floor of Broward County Main Library
Address: 100 South Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Hours: Mon-Wed 10am to 8pm; Thursday-Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday Closed

Rachel Piering, Cultural Arts grant recipient for the project is curating the second annual D.B.A. exhibit.

Seven exhibiting artists: Katherine K. Allen, Jeff Breed, Olga Dziembowska, Liliana Gerardi, Alan Isely, Rachel Piering and Jami Nix Rahn.

Three honorary exhibiting artists: Virginia Fifield, Jacklyn Laflamme and LeeAnna Yater. These three artists spearheaded the first D.B.A. exhibit and will return as Honorary Artists for 2010.

The D.B.A. exhibit provides an opportunity for Artist Entrepreneur Institute graduates to utilize the skills and information gained from the program to establish experience as professional artists springboard their careers. It provides a model for future AEI graduates to carry on the tradition of exhibiting and doing business as artists.

Contact info: Rachel Piering – 954-740-2329 rpiering@gmail.com



Broward County
National Endowment for the Arts Broward County

D.B.A. New Works Sponsors for the Opening reception


Walsh Wellness Center,

Adult & Geriatric Institute of Florida, Inc.

Thomas R. Lane DMD, PA & Daryl Roy DMD - Comprehensive Dentistry

The following Sponsors will provide Gift Certificates for our raffle

Utrecht Art Supplies: Ft. Lauderdale,

Storks Bakery-Wilton Manors& Davie,

Eye of the Needle : custom embroidery and pet clothing