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Equal parts culture enthusiast and finance geek, Liz is an advocate for developing mutually beneficial relationships between the arts and business. She has worked as an adventure travel writer, independent curator, financial advisor, art market analyst, event planner and in private equity. She is a cofounder of Gumshoe, a company that caters to art enthusiasts and emerging collectors through educational programming and special events. Liz is also an active participant in NYC's art scene and has worked with organizations such as 3rd Ward, ArtTable, the Business Committee for the Arts, Clementine Gallery, the International Association of Professional Art Advisors, the JP Morgan Chase Bank Art Program and The Pratt Institute. Never one to sit behind a desk, Liz spends much of her time visiting artists' studios, exploring creative projects and combing NYC in search of unique cultural experiences. She was born and raised in Dunedin, Florida, and holds a BA in Finance from Georgetown and a MA in Visual Arts Administration from NYU. Liz has been the curator of Gawker Artists since 2006.