Art Collecting 101: The short form

Art collecting 101 provides useful advice to the beginner. This short article targets the wannabees, beginning a long journey of exploration in their quest to educate themselves about art, and becoming art collectors.

Please read the following hashtags:

#Attend a workshop on art collecting 101 #Read books on art history and artists #Read art critic reviews #Subscribe to well known art magazines #Gain confidence understanding art #Educate yourself before buying #Sign up for gallery mailing lists #Do your research #Go to gallery openings and special events #Join local art museums #Visit art expos #Ask curators for advice #Talk to the gallery owners #Buy only what you like #Visit art fairs #Visit museums #Visit traveling exhibitions #Get exposure to all styles and mediums #Get exposure to local as well as International artists #Visit online art platforms #Establish a budget for purchasing art #Buy in small increments over time #Buy direct from artists #Consult with an art specialist #Go to auctions #Collect emerging artists #No such thing as “good art”, only art that you like #Talk to artists #Find your “narrative” in the art you like #Look admire understand like #Find the art that “moves” you #You can save big by buying online #Listen to your own instinct #Don’t rush it #Don’t miss a good buy #Learn to appreciate art #Don’t make investment the top priority

The big four

After you have accomplished most of the tasks noted above, you will be able to decide how to tackle the big four:

Where to Buy? When to buy? How to buy? What to buy?

The final tip

#Stick with original art

And when you buy:

#Please ask for a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

Suggested reading

Artwork 101: Understanding paintings artgreeT Blog
Arts 101 artgreeT Blog
On the artgreeT blog: How to buy art for your home and Buying art
“Your Definitive Guide to Art Collecting 101” Artprice
“Art 101” Zattista
“5 unspoken rules of the art market new collectors need to know Artsy
“The Beginner’s Guide To Starting An Art Collection” Businessinsider
“Not A Billionaire? You Can Still Be An Art Collector” Forbes
“Tips for collectors – The right way to start your art collection” Galleryintell