Tony Karman
President | EXPO CHICAGO
- Role
- President Director at Expo Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tony Karman
Tony Karman has been active in the civic, business and cultural communities of Chicago for over 40 years. Working with select institutions, associations, government organizations, producers of special events and corporations, he has guided numerous projects from concept to conclusion. He founded EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art in 2011 and in 2023, EXPO CHICAGO was acquired by Frieze, the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art. He is currently President of the fair. EXPO CHICAGO, A Contemporary Art Fair, draws upon the city\'s rich history as a destination for arts and culture and takes place each April at historic Navy Pier. Inaugurated in 2012, EXPO CHICAGO hosts leading International exhibitors presented alongside one of the highest quality platforms for global contemporary art and culture. EXPO CHICAGO offers diverse programming and running concurrently with the exposition, EXPO ART WEEK highlights the vast cultural opportunities that Chicago has to offer to collectors, dealers, art enthusiasts, and tourists. With EXPO CHICAGO as the centerpiece, the exposition joins together the city’s most prestigious cultural institutions for a citywide celebration of art and culture – including museum exhibitions, gallery openings, installations, public art projects, music, theater and dance performances, and special dining experiences.
Experience
President Director
Jun 2011 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Tony Karman has been active in the civic, business and cultural communities of Chicago for over 40 years. Working with select institutions, associations, government organizations, producers of special events and corporations, he has guided numerous projects from concept to conclusion. He founded EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art in 2011 and in 2023, EXPO CHICAGO was acquired by Frieze, the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art. He is currently President of the fair.EXPO CHICAGO, A Contemporary Art Fair, draws upon the city\'s rich history as a destination for arts and culture and takes place each April at historic Navy Pier. Inaugurated in 2012, EXPO CHICAGO hosts leading International exhibitors presented alongside one of the highest quality platforms for global contemporary art and culture. EXPO CHICAGO offers diverse programming and running concurrently with the exposition, EXPO ART WEEK highlights the vast cultural opportunities that Chicago has to offer to collectors, dealers, art enthusiasts, and tourists. With EXPO CHICAGO as the centerpiece, the exposition joins together the city’s most prestigious cultural institutions for a citywide celebration of art and culture – including museum exhibitions, gallery openings, installations, public art projects, music, theater and dance performances, and special dining experiences.
Skills
- Interior Design
- Non-Profits
- Museums
- Public Speaking
- Illustration
- Public Art
- Event Planning
- Customer Service
- Contemporary Art
- Branding & Identity
- Sponsorship
- Marketing Strategy
- Modern Art
- Curating
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Social Media
- Microsoft Office
- Editing
- Fine Art
- Fine Art Sales
- Drawing
- Visual Arts
- Public Relations
- Illustrator
- Email Marketing
- Galleries
- Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Indesign
- Fundraising
- Photoshop
- Creative Strategy
- Art Exhibitions
- Advertising
- Trade Shows
- Brand Development
- History
- Photography
- Space-Planning
- Art
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