Intersecting Contemporary Art & Business: A Night with UBS

Join the Athenaeum at UGA’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences for a dynamic evening with two accomplished Private Wealth Advisors and the Head of Art Advisory Americas at UBS, all proud Franklin College alumni. Whether you’re a student exploring future career paths, a professional or patron curious about the crossroads of art, finance, and philanthropy, or simply interested in how individuals can shape the cultural landscape — this conversation is for you!

Panelists

Matthew Newton (New York, NY) Executive Director, Head of Art Advisory Americas, Family Office Solutions, UBS Dual BFA in Art and Art Education, Lamar Dodd School of Art, Franklin College (’04)

R. Mitchell Wickham (Charlotte, NC) Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor, Wealth Management, UBS BA English, Franklin College (’92)

Barry Young (Houston, TX) Managing Director, Wealth Management, USA Private Wealth Advisor, UBS BA, Franklin College (’90)

The conversation will explore:

Career pathways that blend art, business, and entrepreneurship
What it really means to collect art today
How anyone — from any field — can become a meaningful supporter of the arts and make a lasting community impact

This event also highlights UBS’s long-standing commitment to contemporary art, including their world-renowned UBS Art Collection — featuring works from the 1960s to today by some of the most influential artists of our time.

Moderated by Rachel Waldrop, Director and Curator, Athenaeum & Dodd Galleries, UGA. For more details, visit athenaeum.uga.edu or contact Rachel at rachel.waldrop@uga.edu.

About the Athenaeum

Opened in 2021, the Athenaeum is UGA’s contemporary art space in downtown Athens — a 5,000 square foot venue dedicated to bold ideas, interdisciplinary dialogue, and public engagement. It is affiliated with UGA and the Lamar Dodd School of Art.

About UBS

UBS has a long history of supporting contemporary art and artists through its renowned corporate art collection, longstanding partnership with Art Basel, and Art Advisory expertise. The advice and guidance we provide is an integral part of the passion for art that we share with clients.

UBS Art Advisory, a service of Family Office Solutions, guides individuals and families toward the principles and best practices to build, maintain and plan for exceptional lasting collections. Through a suite of advisory services related to art collecting, art market due diligence, collection management, strategic planning and art legacy, collectors of significant wealth are equipped with the knowledge and support to set the standard for our generation’s leading collections.

On view: Krista Clark: assembly and Steven Thompson: Ever Loyal, Ever True through November 21. The Athenaeum is supported by UGA’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, The Lamar Dodd School of Art and the Dodd Chair and Athenaeum Support Funds. For support opportunities, contact Grace Mercer, Development Associate: grace.mercer@uga.edu