Tips for beginning art collectors as well as for experienced art collectors.

Good reminders for anyone interested in art or already collecting art.

• Buy original art because you like it and because it moves you, and because it will
  enhance your life and your living space.
• Visit as many art galleries and art museums as you can, gallery staff can be helpful guides in
  your art education.
• Get on gallery or art museum mailing lists so you’ll be invited to openings and special events.
• Visit and join your local art museums and nonprofit art centers.
  Curators sometimes give lectures on collecting art.
• Attend National and International Art Fairs and Art Expos whenever possible.
• If you know art collectors, talk to them and find out what they know and what
  they’ve learned about collecting art.
• Read books on art history and books about collecting art such as Collecting African American Art by Halima Taha.
• Subscribe to a few art magazines such as The International Review of African American Art..
• Read reviews by local and national art critics, keeping in mind that reviews
  usually just reflect one person’s opinion.
• Working with a professional art advisor / art consultant is a good way to learn
  about art collecting, and they will guide you through the process of purchasing art.
• Once you’ve educated yourself and have fallen in love with a work of art
  buy it, take it home and enjoy it.

Also always keep in mind that most artists and galleries are willing to accept a payment plan

to suit your budget and help you purchase that wonderful piece of art.

HAPPY COLLECTING!