This guide brings together the voices of seasoned art collectors and art professionals to provide guidance to those in search of better collecting practices. Our goal is to equip collectors with the tools and knowledge they need to purchase, preserve and protect their art collection.

We have divided this book up into three sections: acquiring artwork, caring for your art collection, and divesting your collection.

From those just starting to collect art to those with years of experience, this book has something for everyone. Whether you are interested in where to buy artwork, how to protect your collection or how to sell your art investment, this guide provides expert insights into how to best manage your art collection.

Here are a few things you can expect to learn about:

Primary art market vs. secondary art market

Documentation & provenance for buying artwork

Buying art on a budget

Brief guides to paintings, sculpture & works on paper

Conserving your art collection

How to commission an artwork

Concerns when buying art online

Working with art conservator & art appraisers

Protecting the value of your art collection

How to catalog your art collection

Intro to insuring your art collection

Working with an art advisor

Estate planning for art collectors

Donating and lending your artwork

You can get all of this and more for free in the Essential Guide to Collecting Art and we hope you find something new and valuable in it. For more great content and resources, we encourage you to visit our blog. And, for those of you looking for a better way to organize and manage your art collection, make sure to check out Artwork Archive.