Set your calendars for Arthaus 2008, an event to be held at EA&I Interiors Dec 4 - 7. Over 20 local fine artists will be displaying and promoting their work during this holiday arts festival. Hours are 1 - 6 PM each day and there is no charge to attend.
For those who may want assistance in developing their own personal art collection, art.com has the following suggestions:
Art Collecting Tips
Tips for beginning art collectors as well as for experienced art collectors.Good reminders for anyone interested in art or already collecting art.
Buy art because you like it and because it moves you, and because it willenhance your life.
Visit as many art galleries as you can, gallery staff can be helpful guides in your art education.
Get on gallery mailing lists so you'll be invited to openings and special events.
Visit and join your local art museums and non profit 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 whatthey've learned about collecting art.
Read books on art history and books about collecting art.
Subscribe to a few art magazines.
Read reviews by local and national art critics, keeping in mind that reviewsusually just reflect one persons 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.
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