Efren

Education:

Master of Art in Modern and Contemporary Art, Christie's Education (2016)

Master of Business Adminsitration, University of Southern California, Marketing Concentration (1992)

Bachelor of Science in Economics, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (1988)

Training:

Trained to lead tours at exhibitions of the Museum of the City of New York

Extensive training in leadership and public speaking as Director at Pfizer

Trained in art research methodology and how to access major NYC art libraries

Trained Spanish and English teacher at Berlitz language school

Andrew Carnegie course How to Win Friends and Influence People

 

Personal Interests:

Modern and Contemporary Art

Museums, galleries and art fairs

Art auctions

Huge theater and cabaret fan

NYC's multicultural population

NYC's diverse and incredible cuisine

Play the piano (recent student recitals at Steinway and Argentinian Consulate0

 

Special Tours:

English and Spanish tours of galleries in Chelsea, TriBeCa and the Upper East Side

Currently designing a walking tour of Public Art in lower Manhattan

Preparing tours of Storm King and potentially Dia Beacon

Languages:

English Spanish

Availability:

Semi-retired. Have relatively flexible schedule during the week

Services Offered:

Tour Guide Lecturer

Tours Offered:

Chelsea Art & Architectural Tours Private Tours TriBeCa Upper East Side

Featured Tours by Efren

Alive and Kicking: 8 Living Contemporary Artists Thriving in Chelsea Join this engaging walking tour of some of Chelsea’s best current shows featuring Contemporary Artists working today. Founder of Look@NYArt, Efren Olivares will guide you on an expertly planned, 2-hour tour of eight galleries. You will enjoy conversations about the artists and works on view.