The River Market Art Festival is back after a 20-year hiatus — with a nod to the past and an eye toward the future, shared The AI Hub’s Taylor Burris and James Spikes, startup founders who are hosting the event in partnership with the River Market Community Association.

The revival of the art festival — featuring more than 40 local artists — is set for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at the City Market.

“The biggest thing is trying to connect the historical aspects of the River Market — while also connecting with the other local communities in the area — and bringing in this new idea of what art looks like,” said Burris, who launched the one-stop art incubator in the River Market with her husband a year ago.

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While traditional art booths and exhibits are planned, the festival is also expected to feature works that mix art and technology, Spikes noted.

“They come from artists that are creating in different ways and from the conversation of technology, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and just bringing in something that we don’t want people to shy away from,” he continued.

“We understand the context of people and the relationship between technology and art right now,” Spikes said. “They’re butting heads — well, at least people would like for them to butt heads — and we saw this opportunity to present a way that these things can coexist.”

Interactive exhibits will include a large-scale gallery exhibition with a unique extended reality experience produced by The Phoenix Collective in collaboration with Blazttech Inc., and virtual reality experiences with the UMKC Innovation Studio.

“I think one thing that we added that’s really different is the ability to get people involved,” Burris explained, “not just viewing it, not just like a passerby. But we really want you to be immersed into what art in technology is — and experience it and have fun with it — instead of just thinking it’s out of your grasp.”

“We want to introduce artists that may be afraid of what technology does to that setting and show them that they can coexist,” Spikes added.

The art festival — sponsored by the City Market, CID, Sandlot and Co., Port KC, Second + Delaware, and Unity Lofts — will also feature free arts and crafts for kids sponsored by Art Garden KC, and live music by the Holliday/Walsh Band and DJ Dru Fresco (Andrew Burris).

“We have a lot of elements happening,” Burris said. “And we’re just excited to get all of these people in the community connected and having fun.”



The idea to revive the River Market Art Festival came from Janet Schlake, a board member and events chairperson for the River Market Community Association, whose mission — in part — is to promote and enhance a sense of community through events. She approached the AI Hub duo about partnering on the event, Spikes shared. They had already been thinking about organizing a festival, so it was an easy yes.

“It was like an alignment or somebody handing the opportunity to you in your lap,” he added. “So we jumped at that.”

The art festival, Burris noted, also aligns with their goal for the AI Hub: to provide even more opportunity for artists and getting them on that pathway to entrepreneurship. 

“We are opening doors for people,” Spikes continued. “We’ve got some first time festival artists that have never had a booth before. We have people who are typically intimidated by festivals. So it opens those doors and even provides some conversation about equity in the art space.”



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Dan Coe (previously) takes us back in time with his impressive collection of river images derived from lidar data. An acronym for “light detection and ranging,” lidar is often employed to make three-dimensional elevation maps. When used aerially, the technology is able to peer through trees and other vegetation to document topographic changes, structures from ancient civilizations, and other remnants of eras past currently disguised by growth.

For his part, Coe translates this collected data into vivid maps that unveil how river and delta patterns shift over hundreds of thousands of years within a single image. In one work, fractal-like tributaries extend in muted tones from the Alabama River, whose current-day shape is rendered in a bright, electrifying shade of blue. Many of the maps take similar forms as they show changes to the mainstems’ lengths and widths, along with losses and expansions in their offshoots.

Coe is currently the graphics editor at Washington Geological Survey, and some of his lidar work focuses on the ancient, ice age-era rivers embedded in the state’s landscape. You can explore a broader selection of his topographic time-travels on his site and Flickr.

Image of the Lena River Delta in Russia, derived from a high-resolution stereo digital elevation model.

Lidar-derived image of the Willamette River, Santiam River, and Luckiamute River north of Albany, Oregon.

Lidar-derived image of the Neches River in east Texas, U.S.

The Yellowstone River near Hysham, Montana. At almost 700 miles in length, the Yellowstone is the longest un-dammed river in the continental U.S.

Lidar-derived image of the Milk River in northeastern Montana. The Milk is a tributary of the Missouri River and its watershed covers parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Montana.

IFSAR-derived image of the Porcupine and Draanjik Rivers in Alaska.

The Vistula River (Wisla) floodplain near Szczucin, Poland. The Vistula is Poland’s prime river, flowing from the border with Czechia and Slovakia to the Baltic Sea.

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Shortly after the Young British Artists boom of the 1990s, the London-based couple Gary Hume and Georgie Hopton decided to expand their operations with a second home in upstate New York, working between the two cities. They found an idyllic 19th-century farmstead in the hamlet of Accord in the Hudson Valley and put down new roots.

Now, some 20 years later, the abstract painter (who represented Britain at the 1999 Venice Biennale) and multimedia artist, respectively, are permanently returning to the U.K. and they’ve put their beloved retreat up for sale, asking $4.25 million.

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The living room of Gary Hume and Georgie Hopton’s upstate New York home, with Nicola Tyson’s Two Figures Touching (2011) on the wall. Photo: Gabriel Zimmer/Catskill Image. Courtesy of Compass.

Hume and Hopton discovered Accord after visiting the home of a friend, British painter Nicola Tyson, in a neighboring village. So they sniffed around until they found a gem of their own, which they have lovingly restored and then some, leaving “their unique stamp on nearly every inch” of its 41.5 acres, according to the listing with Compass real estate. 

The couple has, in those 20 years, built the property up into what they call a “creative compound.” The secluded getaway boasts a 2,300-square-foot main house with three bedrooms, three fireplaces, and country-style touches everywhere, from hand-painted wallpaper and freestanding tubs to exposed wood beams and a “​​rocking chair porch” in back. The kitchen is outfitted with Miele appliances and copper and marble countertops.

Hume’s studio, with its saw-toothed roof and weathered Cor-Ten steel siding. Photo: Gabriel Zimmer/Catskill Image. Courtesy of Compass.

Interior view of Hume’s studio. Photo: Gabriel Zimmer/Catskill Image.

As charming as the main house is, the star attraction has to be the three studios, each its own structure. The saw-toothed roof of Hume’s studio at the top of a hill can be glimpsed from nearly every spot on the property. In fact, the 4,500-square-foot space with 25-foot vaulted ceilings, plus an exterior of weathered Cor-Ten steel, can’t be missed.

Hopton’s studio, too, features large skylights that bathe the space in natural light, while the one dubbed the Little Studio is the coziest of the bunch, with its rustic sitting room and loft-like bedroom. 

Interior view of the Little Studio. Photo: Gabriel Zimmer / Catskill Image. Courtesy of Compass.

The land around the former farm, built in the 1860s, could hardly be more bucolic, with sprawling meadows, orchards, woodlands, and a cedar hot tub in the middle of a garden. There’s even a shaded pond with lily pads and a dock to complete the storybook setting.

Note to potential buyers: none of the artworks are included with the sale of the house. But here’s the good news: the outdoor sculptures, and some furnishings, are available for purchase.

A pond with a dock on the property. Photo: Gabriel Zimmer/Catskill Image. Courtesy of Compass.

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TULSA – A celebration of authentic Native art, Cherokee Art Market will return to Hard Rock Tulsa Oct. 14-15.

At one of the largest Native American art markets in the state, guests will enjoy the work of 150 Native American artists from across the country.

“The list of artists accepted into the 2023 Cherokee Art Market is exceptional, and each year it grows stronger with more diversity in the categories and more tribal nations represented,” Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said. “Visitors will see the works of talented creators across Indian Country. We are so proud of this market – one of the most respected juried art markets in the nation – and what it means for our artisan community, as well as the local economic impact it provides annually.”

More than 40 tribes will be represented at the 18th annual Cherokee Art Market, with artwork ranging from beadwork, pottery, paintings, basketry, sculptures, textiles, and more.

Guests can meet directly with each juried artist and learn more about their work. In addition, the market will feature cultural demonstrations, presentations, and conversations with some of the nation’s top Native American artists each day.

“As we approach nearly two decades of Cherokee Art Market, we can’t help but be incredibly proud of how this event has grown and evolved,” Donna Tinnin, senior manager of programs and events for Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism, said. “One thing that has always stood out is our immersive cultural demonstrations that enhance the guest experience. This year we are expanding those efforts to include featured presentations and conversations with key industry stakeholders like our friends at the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. We look forward to providing an entertaining, educational and engaging experience for all.”

Participating artists also compete for their share of more than $75,000 in prize money and top honors and special recognition such as the Best of Show, Innovator Award, Culture Keeper, and more awarded across nearly 30 categories.

An opening reception will be held in the Sky Room at Hard Rock Tulsa on Friday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. to welcome artists and announce winning work. The public is welcome to attend the reception for $35 per person. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

Cherokee Art Market is presented by Cherokee Nation Businesses. Co-sponsors include Native American Art Magazine and Tulsa People.

The family-friendly event will be open to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Sequoyah Convention Center at Hard Rock Tulsa. Admission is only $5 at the door.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa is located off Interstate 44 at exit 240. For more information, visit www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com.

IR-2023-185, Oct. 5, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to watch for promotions involving exaggerated art donation deductions that can target high-income filers and offered special tips for people to use to avoid getting caught in a scheme.

There are ways for taxpayers to properly claim donations of art. But some unscrupulous promoters may use direct solicitation to promise values of art that are too good to be true. These promoters persuade taxpayers, usually high-income taxpayers, to purchase the art, wait to donate the art and then take an incorrect deduction for the art donated. As part of a larger effort to increase compliance work on high-income individuals and corporations, and protect taxpayers from scams, the IRS has active promoter investigations and taxpayer audits underway in this area.

“Creativity in art is a beautiful thing, but aggressive creativity in art donation deductions can paint a bad picture for people pulled into these schemes,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “This is another example where people should be careful when it comes to aggressive marketing and promotions. There are legitimate ways to claim an art donation, but taxpayers should be careful to understand the rules and watch out for inflated values or questionable appraisals. Beauty is not always in the eye of the beholder when it comes to tax deductions of art.”

The IRS is using a variety of compliance tools to combat abusive art donations through audits of tax returns and civil penalty investigations. The IRS reminds taxpayers, including high-income filers that may be targets of these schemes, to watch out for aggressive promotions. In addition, following Inflation Reduction Act funding, the IRS is focused on increasing compliance efforts on high-income and high-wealth individuals to ensure filers pay the right amount of tax owed.

How the scheme works

Promoters encourage taxpayers to buy various types of art, often at a “discounted” price. This price may also include additional services from the promoter, such as storage, shipping and arranging the appraisal and donation of the art. The promotor promises the art is worth significantly more than the purchase price.

These schemes are designed to encourage purchasers to donate the art after waiting at least one year and to claim a tax deduction for an inflated fair market value, which is substantially more than they paid for the artwork. Promoters may suggest taxpayers donate art annually and allow them to buy a quantity of art that guarantees a specific deductible amount. Promoters may even arrange for certain charities to take the donations.

IRS conducting promoter investigations, taxpayer audits involving art donations

As the IRS works to increase compliance activity involving high-income and high-wealth areas as well as complex partnerships and corporations, abusive schemes like art donations are on the agency’s radar.

The IRS has multiple active abusive art donation promoter investigations underway and questionable art donations by taxpayers have been – and will continue to be — under audit when questions arise. These donations can involve art valued at millions of dollars. More than 60 taxpayer audits have been completed with more in the works; those audits that have produced more than $5 million in additional tax.

Watch for red flags

Taxpayers should be wary of buying multiple works by the same artist that have little to no market value outside of what the promoter might be advertising.

Another red flag in this scheme is that promoters might line up specific appraisers for participants to use. An appraisal that supports this scheme often fails to adequately describe the art. It may not address the value characteristics, such as rarity, age, quality, condition, stature of the artist, price paid and the quantity purchased.

Taxpayers should remember they are always responsible for the accuracy of information reported on their tax return. Participating in an illegal scheme to avoid paying taxes can result in repayments of the taxes owed with penalties and interest and potentially even fines and imprisonment. Charities also need to be careful they don’t knowingly enable these schemes.

Properly claiming an art donation

To properly claim a charitable contribution deduction for an art donation, a taxpayer must keep records to prove:

• Name and address of the charitable organization that received the art.
• Date and location of the contribution.
• Detailed description of the donated art.

The above items are required to properly claim a charitable contribution deduction. There are additional requirements based on the value of the claimed deduction. If the claimed deduction for an art donation is:

• $250 or more, the taxpayer must obtain a contemporaneous written acknowledgement of the contribution from the charitable organization. They need to have that document on or before the earlier of the date on which they file a return for the taxable year in which they made the contribution, or the due date, including extensions, for filing such return.
• More than $500 but not over $5,000, the taxpayer must also complete a Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contribution, Section A, and attach it to their tax return.
• More than $5,000, the taxpayer must complete Form 8283, Section B, including signatures of qualified appraiser and donee. They must also obtain a qualified written appraisal of the donated property.
• $20,000 or more, the taxpayer must do all the above and attach a complete copy of the qualified appraisal to their return. They should also have a high-resolution photo or digital image of the object and provide it, if asked.

See Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated PropertyPDF, for requirements of a qualified written appraisal.

IRS Art Appraisal Services (AAS)

The IRS has a team of professionally trained Appraisers in Art Appraisal Services who provide assistance and advice to the IRS and taxpayers on valuation questions in connection with personal property and works of art.

Although organized under the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, Art Appraisal Services assists IRS’ examination function, lawyers from the IRS Office of Chief Counsel and the Department of Justice, as well as Appeals Officers, on the valuation of personal property and works of art.

In certain cases, the Art Appraisal Service is advised by the Commissioner’s Art Advisory Panel. The panel is comprised of up to 25 renowned art experts who serve without compensation and provide advisory opinions. IRS Appraisers, the Director of Art Appraisal Services, and panel members meet regularly to discuss the valuation of art works submitted for review by Art Appraisal Services.

How to report tax schemes

Taxpayers can report tax-related illegal activities relating to charitable contributions of art using:

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Wispy clouds nestle into architectural niches, drip down walls, and sway in nets in Eric Kogan’s serendipitous street photography (previously). During commutes around New York City, he spots playful and coincidental interactions between nature, light, and the human-built environment.

“Walks have always been a big part of the process,” he tells Colossal, sharing that being able to observe the city at a slow speed and stop when he notices a tantalizing scene is essential. He continues, “If there is a place that I have to be in my city and I could get there by foot, I would take it over using transportation. Not just for photography’s sake but also for the simple act of moving at my own pace.”

Find more on Kogan’s website and Instagram.

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