Individuals and organizations offering their services as Art Advisors

Professionals in question will accompany you in the development and management of your collection. The services they provided affect both the content (among other things, the identification of works of interest, documentation, assessment of market value and even negotiation itself) as well as more technical aspects associated with the daily management of your collection.   For example, they will advise you on display/presentation of your works, hooking, the rules of conservation, preservation and minimal maintenance of your collection, etc. 

It is a service that is both relevant to the aesthetic and functional criteria associated with the development, sustainability and development of your collection.

Remember:

• Professionals who offer their services in this sector generally have an enviable curriculum both in terms of training and experience. Do not hesitate to ask them about their credentials.
• The amount you will be required to pay for their services is usually concomitant to the level of expertise you will request of them. Get the necessary information before proceeding.
• These consultants are often recognized as experts in evaluation of works of art and generally are members of one or the other recognized associations for certified appraisers. See our section on the evaluation of works of art.
• In North America, the Association of Professional Art Advisors (APAA) regroup "more than 100 members who are advisors and curators, building and maintaining art collections for both private collectors and major corporations".   They published a directory of their members.   In Canada, Arts Consultants Canada / Consultants Canadian Art (ACCA) has a quite similar mandate, but in a larger scope of intervention.    They published a Directory of their members.
• Jessica Paindiris, former CEO of "Clarion List", had in 2019 a great article on what to look for when choosing an art consultant.
• See our article "Do you need an Art Advisor?"