At our special COLLECTOR’S FORUM workshop last Friday, we presented an inside look at the art world to a room packed with collectors, artists and dealers. We also debuted a special live stream of the event, broadcasting to art lovers across the country and our friends on social media. Read more.
So you want to be an art collector? Pull out your black light and your catalogue raisonné, and get your detective skills on!
Check out cool photos from our art collecting workshops here.
Okay, ya'll. If you love art and live in Santa Fe, this event is for you! This Friday, we're offering a free behind-the-scenes peek at the gallery world.
Our free COLLECTOR'S FORUM workshops will feature fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from our gallery, and tales of tricky art conservation projects from special guest Matt Horowitz. Some points we'll cover:
- How the price of artwork is determined
- How the primary art market differs from the secondary market
- The importance of provenance
- When conservation should be considered for an artwork and what is involved
- How to insure your artwork
- How to receive an accurate art appraisal
- How to negotiate the purchase of art
- The best strategies for buying or selling art at auction