The Art of Collecting | Part 2: Navigating Art Galleries
Imagine stepping into an art gallery and finding the perfect piece. But wait, there aren't any prices. Is that normal? What do you do?
Buying art from an art gallery can be exciting and challenging, whether you're new to it all or a seasoned collector.
In the second part of The Art of Collecting, seasoned and emerging collectors will share their stories, tips and tricks in navigating art galleries.
From practical questions like: how do I figure out whether an artwork is worth its asking price? Can I buy art online?
To personal ones like: How can galleries help me learn about my style and preferences?
To bigger questions like: How do galleries shape taste and cultural narratives alongside artists and collectors? What is fine art anyway?
Come join us at TASWIRA, a contemporary art gallery bringing emerging artists from around the world to showcase in its Pioneer Square home.
Founded by Avery Barnes, TASWIRA has quickly established itself as a premier destination for collectors of contemporary art in Seattle, with its recent reopening and sold-out exhibition by emerging artist Cristina Martinez titled “To the Ones Who Remain Unbroken.” Avery’s experience developing a women’s center in Kenya has shaped a destination that embraces cultural interconnectedness where art, storytelling, and community converge.
Join us for an evening of sheer pleasure and delight! Light refreshments and drinks will be served.
As space is limited, we invite you to RSVP early. Please feel free to share this invite with others who'd appreciate it!
Hosted by:-
Brandon Vaughan, Frye Art Museum and Seattle Art Museum Trustee
Camille Coonrod, J.P. Morgan Private Bank and Henry Art Gallery Trustee
Elisheba Johnson, Co-Founder and Curator, Wa Na Wari
Lisa Goodman, Seattle Art Museum Trustee, Hammer Museum Board of Advisors, Yale School of Art Dean's Task Force
Maren Monsen, Henry Art Gallery and Seattle Art Museum Trustee
Olive Goh, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Art featured:-
Cristina Martinez, Go Higher (2025)—48″ × 48″, acrylic, linocut with relief ink, oil pastel on wood panel