Living outside the lines — or thinking outside the box — Halima Taha, art professional, discusses how her non-art background led her to the world of art, becoming a gallery owner, and working with collectors and artists. Fast-forward to today, where she provides curatorial, art advisory, appraisal, strategic planning, and professional speaking services to develop corporate, academic, and civic programs and audiences. She is best known for her groundbreaking best seller, Collecting African American Art: Works on Paper and Canvas, the first book to validate collecting fine art, printmaking, and photography by Americans of African descent as viable assets and commodities within the marketplace. Join us for her personal history and tips on art collecting.