Ten things to remember when starting to collect art or starting an art collection. These tips are for beginners as well as experienced art collectors:

• Buy art because you like it and because it moves you, and because it will enhance 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 Art Expos and Art Fairs whenever possible.
• If you know art collectors talk them and find out what they know and what they’ve learned about collecting.
• Read art and art history books or books on collecting art.
• Subscribe to a few art magazines.
• Read reviews by local and national art critics, but keep in mind that reviews usually just reflect one persons opinion.
• Once you’ve educated yourself and have fallen in love with a work of art…. buy it, take it home and enjoy it.

The list below represents just a few of the art collecting specialty areas that a person can explore:

• African Art
• American Crafts
• Animation Art
• Asian Art
• Contemporary Glass Art
• Fine Art Photography
• Fine Art Prints
• Native American Art
• Outsider and Folk Art