Episode Summary |

In this episode, Ann Priftis shares her insights on the intersection of women, wealth, art, and beauty, emphasizing how women can leverage their influence to promote equity in the art world and beyond. We explore the power of art in community building, mental health, and cultural change, along with Ann's personal passions and upcoming projects.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction to Ann Priftis and her passions

02:24 Ann’s personal passion for polo and self-expression

05:41 The significance of provenance in art valuation

07:36 Women’s unique approach to collecting and community impact

08:45 The community and educational role of art collections

12:14 Transformative power of art in communities and cities

16:01 Art’s role in mental health and emotional well-being

20:39 The subjective nature of art and diverse perspectives

21:51 Designing the cover and visual elements of the book

22:16 Choosing the artist for the book cover and its symbolism

24:18 The importance of beauty and aesthetics in the book

25:11 The website design and interactive elements

25:58 Addressing concerns about femininity and traditional aesthetics

27:03 Integrating masculine and feminine qualities in wealth and art

28:23 The impact of art on personal and collective expression

29:27 The influence of AI and technology on art and authenticity

30:43 The importance of accessible art and community engagement

35:14 Innovative models for art collection and artist support

36:49 Alicia Keys and Swiss Beats’ initiative for artist royalties

37:06 How to connect with Ann and her galleries

Guest Bio |

Ann Priftis is the CEO of Off Piste Fine Arts, Ltd. Off Piste owns and operates 7 galleries (6 in Canada and 1 in Sun Valley, ID) focused on the sale of original contemporary art. Prior to this role, Ann was the Advisor and manager of the Krause Collection, a private, blue chip contemporary art collection based in the US and Italy. Former posts include VP of Strategy and New Business Development for Chihuly Studio, Principal and Senior Business Development Manager of Amazon Art; Director of Over the Influence Gallery in LA; VP and Director of GINA Gallery of International Naïve Art (NYC/Tel Aviv); Head of Art for the Faberge Big Egg Hunt (NYC); and Head of Contemporary Art Department at Weschler's Auction House (DC). In 2005, Ann established Clark Priftis Art (CP/Art), a comprehensive art advisory firm specializing in USPAP-compliant appraisals, corporate collection management, blue chip art acquisition and artist estate/business advisory. With over 25 years of fine art knowledge, Ann holds a BA in Art History from the University of Maryland and a Certificate in Fine and Decorative Arts Appraisal from George Washington University. She is a Personal Property-Fine Arts appraiser through the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and an international keynote speaker who has been featured across multiple media outlets including WeWealth (IT), BNN (CA), and Kiplinger's Personal Finance. She most recently contributed the chapter Artful Investments: How Women are Shaping the Future of Art in Family Offices for the Global Law and Business Publication, “The Rising Role of Women in Family Offices and Family Businesses," and is editor and contributor to the forthcoming publication, "From Echo to Athena: Women and the Great Wealth Transfer."

Guest Resources |

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/

https://whistlerart.com/

https://www.sunvalleyart.com/

https://www.mountaingalleries.com/

https://whistlerart.com/blog

https://clarkpriftisart.com/

https://www.bonhams.com/

Emily's Resources |

https://emilybouchard.com/

https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/

Heart*Brain*Horse*Coherence Retreats: https://emilybouchard.com/retreat/