Class is in session, this time drinks are included.
A conversation series for the next generation of collectors. Hear from art world insiders, and dive into what’s on view this summer.
July – August, 2026 · New York City
By Alchemy Advisory × Beyond Vue
What it is
Summer School is a four-session conversation series where emerging and seasoned collectors, the curious, and the culture-obsessed come together to learn, connect, and deepen their understanding of art and the industry.
Each session runs as an interactive talk with art world experts, where curiosity is the only credential you need. You'll leave with the vocabulary, the framework, and the confidence to engage with art on your own terms.
Pick and choose which sessions speak to you, or attend all four.
Why it exists
Summer School exists because New York City is full of people who go to openings, follow artists online, and feel something when they see great work, but don't know what to do next, and are ready to learn more. Art shouldn’t feel exclusive, so we built this for you.
Our Program
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Thursday, July 9, 2026 - 7pm
What does "contemporary" actually mean? How do collectors think? And how do you go from admiring art to owning it? This is the foundation, and the perfect moment to make your first (or next!) acquisition. Works by Clifford Bertin will be on view.
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Thursday, July 23rd - 7pm
This session breaks down how those at the forefront of the industry get art from studios around the world, and into private collections and museums. How do galleries and artists work together? How does work get priced? How do gallerists build relationships with collectors? How do those from outside the gallery structure work in the industry, and when is it time to work independently?
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 - 7pm
Jenée-Daria Strand, Assistant Curator of Public Art Fund, will provide an exhibition tour of Woody De Othello: Guardian Spirit, before elaborating on her own curatorial practice and how she collaborates with artists from her vantage point as a curator. A Q&A will follow.
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Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 7pm
We are heading to Deanna Evans Projects in Tribeca and will begin with drinks before a walkthrough of Interstitial, their current group exhibition, before sitting down with exhibiting artist Aruni Dharmakirthi for a conversation about her practice, her process, and what it means to build a body of work rooted in memory, diaspora, and the textures of everyday life.
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Celebrate the September openings and art world activities with a seated, artful dinner. New work on the walls and good people at the table.
Separate ticketed event. Details coming soon, join the interest list below.
Tickets
Single sessions are $35 each. Grab the ones that speak to you, or commit to the full series bundle for $115.
Extra Credit: Back to School Pop-Up Dinner
Celebrate the September openings and art world activities with a seated, artful dinner. New work on the walls and good people at the table.
Separate ticketed event. Details coming soon, join the interest list for early access.
Faculty
Calvin Reedy Co-Founder, Summer School · Founder, Alchemy Advisory
Calvin Reedy is a New York-based art advisor who has spent his career working with artists and demystifying the acquisition process for collectors at every stage. As Founder of Alchemy Advisory, he works with clients to build collections with clarity, intention, and market intelligence. At Summer School, he brings that same directness to a room of people who are ready to start.
Shauna Haynes Co-Founder, Summer School · Co-Founder & Chief Creative & Curatorial Officer, Beyond Vue
Shauna Haynes is a curator and cultural producer whose work centers diverse global voices across exhibition, artist management, and international programming. As the curatorial force behind Beyond Vue, she has shaped the careers of emerging artists and built collector relationships across markets. At Summer School, she brings curatorial rigor and zero pretension.
About
Summer School is a collaboration between Alchemy Advisory and Beyond Vue.
Beyond Vue is a New York-based cultural production and artist management agency specializing in diverse global voices, international exhibition programming, and building collector communities globally.
Alchemy Advisory is a New York-based art advisory guiding collectors through acquisitions with clarity and intelligence, partnering with artists and galleries on strategy, and welcoming art lovers to engage on their own timeline.