The Art of Legacy: Planning for the Future of Your Art Collection

The Art of Legacy: Planning for the Future of Your Art Collection

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on key strategies for safeguarding an art collection now and for generations to come. Our expert speakers will cover vital topics, including fine art appraisals, insurance, financial planning, and private foundations. An essential conversation for current and aspiring collectors alike.

This event is a collaboration between Concept Art Gallery and Brian J. Lang Fine Art Advising

Saturday, May 10, 11am to 12:30pm

Concept Art Gallery

1031 South Braddock Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Free and open to the public. Registration is requested.

Panelists:

Alison Brand Oehler is Co-Owner and Director of Concept Art Gallery in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds a Masters in Arts Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz School of Public Policy and Management, and is a certified appraiser of Fine Art through the Appraisers Association of America, as well as a Pennsylvania Licensed Auctioneer. She has been an active board member on various non-profit boards of directors including Artists Image Resource, the Pittsburgh Glass Center, Silver Eye Center for Photography, and the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Her areas of interest include contemporary art, modern and contemporary design, and the historic art and photography of Western PA.

Sunny Erdman, CPWA, APMA, CM&AA, CEPA is Managing Director and Financial Advisor with Shorebridge Wealth Management. She works with high-net-worth individuals, families of multi-generational wealth, and business owners, to provide comprehensive wealth management services. She collaborates with clients’ trusted network of advisors and develops customized strategies, which focus on estate and trust planning, tax planning, asset protection, family governance and education, and succession planning for business owners.

Jessica Stocklein DeFelice, CPRIA, is the Director of Private Client Services at Simpson|McCrady and is responsible for community awareness of the Private Client Services capabilities for Simpson|McCrady, company branding and marketing strategy, and direct relations. Prior to joining Simpson|McCrady in 2014, Jessica worked for AIG Private Client Group as an Underwriter for almost nine years with a specialized focus in VIP and large, multi-generational family accounts.

She attended Villanova University for her undergraduate studies and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Business minor. She was one of the first 149 graduates in the Private Risk Management Association's Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (CPRIA) program in 2017 and is currently enrolled in Wharton's Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance (CAPI) program. These certifications were specifically developed for professionals in the high net-worth insurance industry and help to address the complex risk management and insurance needs of affluent, high net-worth, ultra-high net-worth, and family office clients. Simpson|McCrady is an independent insurance agency based in Pittsburgh, PA, is licensed in all 50 states with international capabilities, and represents multiple high net worth insurance companies.

John (Jack) R. Tomayko received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Villanova University and his Ph.D. in Health Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Jack has been a CEO for over 35 years operating healthcare companies that received over 18 awards representing Fastest Growth, Best Places to Work and Healthiest Employer.

Jack was inspired by Frank Mason to become an art collector and has one of the most prolific collections of the artist’s work. He has been a supporter of the arts for many years and has organized over 40 art exhibitions at his private gallery and at Point Park University, where he is on the Board of Trustees. He also serves on the Boards for College of Fine Arts/Carnegie Mellon University, School of Education/University of Pittsburgh and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. The Tomayko Foundation was started in 2015 to foster individual creativity through education and the arts.

Moderator:

Brian Lang brings over 30 years of experience in the visual arts, with a career spanning fine art gallery management, curatorial leadership in both independent and corporate settings, collection management, nonprofit administration, and private collection advising.

After more than two decades curating the corporate art collection for a Fortune 500 financial services company, Brian founded Brian J. Lang Fine Art Advising, where he now guides individual and institutional clients through all stages of their collecting journeys. His work continues to be driven by meaningful relationships and a deep passion for the transformative power of art.

Locally, Brian serves on the Art Advisory Committee for Pittsburgh International Airport and the Art Committee of the Sports & Exhibition Authority. He also partners with artists and nonprofits to help cultivate a vibrant and inclusive creative community.

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