The Art of Collecting Art - Part 1

Art 3 Gallery is a retail art gallery and we are in the business of selling art. If you are a first time buyer or an experienced collector, there are still things to know before buying a piece of artwork.

• Decide why you're buying artwork - are you interested in starting (or adding to) a collection of work by major (collectible) artists or are you looking for something that goes with the sofa?
• Educate yourself by reading art magazines, art history books, books about collecting, and checking internet resources with regards to pricing.
• There is an old adage regarding art work "Purchase what you love." There's no guarantee that what you buy today will increase in price so that you can sell it and retire on the proceeds. (And your kids may not like it either.)
• Visit art galleries in your home town and when you're on vacation. Although intimidating to some people, galleries want your business, so feel free to ask questions about what you're seeing.

Art 3 Gallery located in Manchester, NH is open from M-F, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evening and weekend appointments are always welcome. Come and visit us and maybe there's something here that you'll fall in love with.