Demystifying Art Collecting

Seminar Overview

Alex Gardner, "Chaos Bloom," 2024

What It Is

Contrary to its prevailing perception of elitism, art collecting can be an incredibly fulfilling pursuit for people from all backgrounds. Through an engaging 35- to 40-minute presentation, art advisor Rob Fields breaks down the world of art collecting. He shows how–at whatever budget—you can participate in this exciting field for personal enjoyment, become a patron of talented artists, and build generational wealth.

Who It's For

  • Corporate employee resource groups
  • Professional and service-based fraternities and sororities
  • Law firms and legal associations
  • Alumni networks and university clubs
  • Business networking groups.

What Your Audience Will Learn

  • Why art collecting is for everyone
  • Common reasons people collect
  • An overview of the art market 
  • Collecting basics
  • Where art fits into a diversified investment portfolio
  • How to work with an advisor
  • And much more!

About the presenter

Photo credit: Bryan Goldberg

Rob Fields is a Brooklyn-based art advisor.  Whether it’s acquiring artwork or forging collaborations with contemporary artists, Rob and his company provide the insight, direction, and relationships that help private collectors, institutions, and other entities navigate the art world confidently.

Read more about Rob here.

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