A Conversation with Jessica Hodin, manager of Art Basel’s crowdfunding initiative. The Art Basel’s Crowdfunding Initiative is a creative partnership with Kickstarter, recruiting nonprofit organizations from around the world and coaching them on building crowdfunding campaigns for Art Basel’s curated page on Kickstarter. Jessica will discuss her experience in art crowdfunding, gaining awareness for your projects and connecting with local and international audiences.

Jessica Hodin received her BA from Dartmouth College (New Hampshire) with a major in Art History and holds a Master’s Degree in Art Business from the Sotheby’s Institute of Art (New York). For three years she was with the Winston Art Group focusing on sales strategy, placing her clients’ artworks in the ever-changing markets to achieve maximum returns. From 2013-2014, she curated and directed the Bleecker Street Arts Club (www.bsacny.com) in Manhattan’s West Village. Currently, Jessica manages Art Basel’s Crowdfunding Initiative, a creative partnership with Kickstarter, recruiting nonprofit organizations from around the world and coaching them on building crowdfunding campaigns for Art Basel’s curated page on Kickstarter. She continues to advise clients with respect to art acquisitions and pursue independent curatorial projects.