Acquisitions

Lea Weingarten featured at Northwestern Alumni luncheon

Weingarten Art Group principal Lea Weingarten will be the featured speaker at a Northwest University Club of Houston lunch-and-learn gathering on Friday, Sept. 4, at Bistro Menil.

The event, titled “Introduction to Art Collecting 101: Luncheon at Bistro Menil,” is the first part of the club’s Art Collecting and Education speaker series. Additional events in the series include a tour through the Texas Contemporary Art Fair (Oct. 3-4) and a gallery tour at Isabella Court (early November).

Where: Bistro Menil at 1513 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77006

When: Friday, September 4, 11:45 a.m.

Cost: $40 per person includes a three-course lunch menu and Q&A.

Register: Online.

Lea Weingarten will discuss relevant topics to those curious about the art industry, including:

• How to start collecting.
• What to consider when viewing and purchasing art for personal and professional interests.
• How purchasing art can be a legacy investment.

Lea Weingarten, alongside Christie’s senior account manager Jessica Phifer, will speak to NU alumni and friends over a pre-fixed lunch. Feel free to come with any questions about art collecting and topics of interest.