Collecting contemporary art
Course
In London
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Wimbledon College of Art - University of the Arts London
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
International College London
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Sir George Monoux College
BTEC London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
London College of Fashion - University of the Arts London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
College of North West London
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
London Borough of Havering
Course London / Classroom-based£ 120
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This course is about gaining the confidence to make the first steps as a collector – taught by an enthusiastic collector who understands both media and market.
The contemporary art market is booming, even ebay and Amazon are getting in on the act. No longer only the preserve of the wealthy, collecting has become affordable. People who once bought mass production prints from a department store are now buying originals. Are you possibly interested in buying but intimidated by galleries and nervous of online purchasing? Perhaps you have thought about starting a collection but you’re put off by jargon and are wary of the pitfalls.
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About this course
- Have an understanding of art media and production methods – and the jargon
- Have an understanding of the current contemporary art marketplace: where to look, where to go
- Have the confidence to make a purchase/start a collection
-Have some understanding of how to care for your purchase(s).
Please bring a notebook and pens/pencils.
If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at *Terms and conditions apply, visit
Talks, group discussions and hand outs. The course will aim to draw out and develop students personal interests whilst at the same time introducing new ideas.
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Subjects
- Market
- Art
- Collecting
- Confidence Training
- Media
Course programme
Understanding media: what is the difference between a limited edition lithograph and photolithography, what is photogravure. Know your woodcuts from your laser cuts, your silkscreens from your inkjets.
Buying online (buying unseen with confidence) , Buying direct from artists (open studios) Buying from galleries (assessing value/making an offer)
Primary and secondary markets
Commissioning from an artist
Buying from auction houses (Buyers premium and commission)
Attribution/certification
Making a collection (themes and styles)
Framing/mounting
Creating a hanging plan/judging scale
Maintaining/conserving a collection
Insurance.
Additional information
Collecting contemporary art
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Wimbledon College of Art - University of the Arts London
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
International College London
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Sir George Monoux College
BTEC London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
London College of Fashion - University of the Arts London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
College of North West London
A Level London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
London Borough of Havering
Course London / Classroom-based£ 120