Top 10 Art Collecting Tips

TOP 10 Art Collecting Tips

Ten things to remember when starting to collect art!These tips are for beginning art collectors as well as for experienced art collectors.Good reminders for anyone interested in art or already collecting art.

1. 
   Buy art because you like it and because it moves you, and because it willenhances your life.
   


2. Visit as many art galleries as you can, gallery staff can be helpful guides in your art education.
   


3. Get on gallery mailing lists so you'll be invited to openings and special events.
   


4. Visit and join your local art museums and non profit art centers. Curators sometimes give lectures on collecting art.
   


5. Attend National Art Expos and Art Fairs whenever possible.
   


6. If you know art collectors, talk to them and find out what they know and what they've learned about collecting.
   


7. Read art books and books art history and collecting art.
   


8. Subscribe to a few art magazines.
   


9. Read reviews by local and national art critics, keeping in mind that reviewsusually just reflect just one persons opinion.
   


10. Once you've educated yourself and have fallen in love with a work of art.... buy it, take it home and enjoy it.

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