Hello!

I’m regularly asked by CAC readers “how to get started” in one area of the arts or another, whether it be related to education, career, techniques, or other aspects of art.

One specific question I hear is how to start an art collection.

I’m asked if people should buy art because of the value of the piece or fame of the artist. I’m asked it people should start with small pieces, then move on to more daring examples. I’m asked for any advice on how to make smart purchases and good investments.

I’m curious how our community of artistic professionals (and art enthusiasts) began their own collections.

How did you start your own art collection?

How do you decide what you yourself buy and display?

Have a wonderful day!

Desirée

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Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, New Brunswick, PEI

None today. Sorry!

Quebec

None today. Sorry!

Ontario

Toronto

Proofreader / Editorial Assistant (Toronto, Ontario)

Experienced Book Designers – Oxford University Press (Toronto, Ontario)

Graphic Designer – Cecconi Simone Inc. (Toronto, Ontario)

Production Manager - Aga Khan Museum (Toronto, Ontario)

Project Manager, Communications – Corus Entertainment (Toronto, Ontario)

Digital Sales Strategist, Tablet – Rogers Publishing (Toronto, Ontario)

Manger, Audience Analytics – POSTMEDIA NETWORK INC. (Toronto, Ontario)

Accounting Assistant - The Agency Group (Toronto, Ontario)

ADVERTISING / SALES ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE – MULTIMEDIA NOVA CORPORATION (Toronto, Ontario)

Call Centre Representative - Canadian Opera Company (Toronto, Ontario)

Outside of Toronto

Box Office/FOH Manager - Ottawa Little Theatre (Ottawa, Ontario)

Newspaper Paginators – POSTMEDIA NETWORK INC. (Hamilton, Ontario)

Junior Graphic Artist/Designer – SPECTRUM EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES LTD. (Newmarket, Ontario)

Technical Director – RIOT RADIO (Oshawa, Ontario)

Manitoba

None today. Sorry!

Saskatchewan

AUDIOVISUAL TECHNICIAN - INLAND AUDIO VISUAL LIMITED (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)

Library Technician - Southeast Cornerstone School Division #209 (Oungre, Saskatchewan)

Library Technician - Southeast Cornerstone School Division #209 (Estevan, Saskatchewan)

Alberta

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER – CORPORATE ON-SITE - Orange door (Calgary, Alberta)

Senior Designer - Western Sky Creative (Calgary, Alberta)

British Columbia

Senior Art Director / Graphic Designer - Trapeze (Vancouver, British Columbia)

News Reporter / Anchor – CKNW 980 AM (Vancouver, British Columbia)

Administrative Assistant E, University Advancement - Emily Carr University (Vancouver, British Columbia)

Manager, Media Planning and Buying - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (Burnaby, British Columbia)

Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon Territory

None today. Sorry!