Laura Raicovich has been in prestigious positions in the art world for a long time - but now she has opened a gallery with a bar in the East Village because she wants the art to also be about socializing without the pressure to make a museum-like exhibit. 
 

If you like that cool idea, then learn how she chooses who to exhibit - hint: it’s as simple as sending one email. 
 

Earlier this year, we had the privilege of hosting Laura Raicovich at a Praxis Roundtable  -- a weekly Zoom call where Praxis students meet and interact with influential collectors, curators and gallerists. 
 

Here are some highlights from that Roundtable:

Video Clip 1: She discusses how the term “diversity” has lost its meaning due to overuse and explains the importance of recognizing diverse life experiences and identities. She critiques how these concepts have been simplified, particularly in discussions about people of color, and stresses the need to challenge received histories.

Video Clip 2: She shares the story of Xenia Cage as an example of recovering lost histories. She describes Xenia’s contributions to the art world, her relationship with John Cage, and her eventual obscurity despite her significant roles, such as fabricating art for Marcel Duchamp and creating exhibitions. Discover the challenges of rediscovering overlooked figures due to gaps in historical archives!

Video Clip 3: She talks about founding a bar in New York as a space for connection, collaboration, and cultural exchange. She explains how it operates as an affordable, inclusive gathering spot and a potential site for organizing resistance in response to current political challenges, emphasizing the importance of in-person interactions for meaningful discussions.

Laura Raicovich is almost an anarchist - opting for community and exhibits over survival of the fittest and if you want to understand her philosophy and get involved with her community, you will be very pleased :)
 

Would you like to meet her?
 

As a Praxis member, you can!

• You get access to Laura Raicovich’s contact information - as well as the private contact details of 260+ other prestigious collectors, curators and art dealers…
   
• When you enroll, you get access to the full, 1-hour recording of our Roundtable with Laura Raicovich. The insights Laura Raicovich shared will show you how to reach her and get an exhibit at her space.
   
• In addition, as a Praxis member you also get to meet a new art world insider like Laura Raicovich every single week, live, at our Praxis Roundtable, which is a Zoom call with a different collector or curator each week… 
   
• 🔥NEW | Portfolio Sharing Service (Annual Members Only) 👉 We send your portfolio to curators before they even meet you. They’ve seen your work. They know your name. It’s like walking into a gallery where everyone already knows who you are.
   
• You’ll get my assistance to effectively reach out to the movers and shakers you meet at these Roundtables. I’ll give you two letter templates you can use, so that you don’t have to worry about what to say and will have a better chance of getting a response back.
   
• Best part? Mentoring. You can ask me to personally edit these emails and letters before you send them out to make sure that they are compelling and you don’t get ghosted.
   

Plus: you also get personal access to me, Brainard Carey, and a suite of educational guides on topics ranging from social media tactics to grants to reaching galleries and getting feedback on your art.
 

That said, I’m willing to bet that if you ONLY showed up for the weekly Praxis Roundtables over Zoom and met the collectors, curators and dealers that are there, without doing ANYTHING else, you will at the very least 3X your investment right away. 
 

Which is why I offer a money-back guarantee if you are not happy.
 

Join the VIP Edition of Praxis Center Membership (Monthly $59/m | Annual $595/yr) and unlock a truly international circle of art world decision-makers who can propel your career!
 

Enrolment closes on Friday, May 23,2025. No exceptions.
 

Artists who enrolled say they saw the membership as an investment in their art and an investment in themselves; a great way to connect with fellow artists and people in the industry. 

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