TORONTO, January 29, 1998 -- How can we judge art and how do we determine its worth? A panel of experts will explore these questions on Wednesday, February 4, 1998, in a panel discussion organized by York University's Atkinson College Fine Arts Festival.

WHAT:
"What is Art Worth? Judgement and Evaluation in the Fine and Performing Arts"
A panel discussion sponsored by the Atkinson College Fine Arts Festival, as part of the Atkinson College 35th birthday celebrations.

WHO:
Professor Shelley Hornstein (moderator) is Chair of Fine Arts at Atkinson College, and an associate professor of Art History.

Matthew Teitelbaum (panelist) is chief curator of the Art Gallery of Ontario. Previously, he was the curator of the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, Massachussetts. He has written and lectured extensively, and taught at Harvard University, York University and the University of Western Ontario.

David McIntosh (panelist) has worked as a writer, programmer and producer of film, video, visual arts and technology for many years and has been involved in many aspects of film production. He has worked as programmer for many groups: Toronto's Funnel Experimental Film Centre, Cinematheque Ontario, the 54th PEN International World Congress, Toronto's International Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival. He has also coordinated the Perspective Canada programming committee since 1994.

Elaine Calder (panelist) has most recently been the General Manager of the Canadian Opera Company. She has worked as an administrative director of the Shaw Festival, and the Grand Theatre (London, England). Calder has served as a member of several advisory boards and committees involving arts and media, administration, television, the performing arts, the Canada Council, the Ontario Arts Council and Actor's Equity.

WHEN:
Wednesday, February 4, 1998
7 to 9 p.m. Reception following panel discussion.

WHERE:
Harry Crowe Room, Room 109, Atkinson College
York University
4700 Keele Street, Toronto

For more information, please contact:

Judith Miller
Atkinson Fine Arts
(416) 406-6004

Sine MacKinnon
Senior Advisor for Media Relations
(416) 736-2100, ext. 22087
email: sinem@yorku.ca

Alison Masemann
Media Relations Officer
(416) 736-2100, ext. 22086
email: masemann@yorku.ca
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