2023 Private Collections
An incredible amount of our cultural, historical, and scientific heritage can be found in private collections and outside the protective sphere of public institutions. Numbering in the tens of thousands in just the U.S., private collections span a great variety of objects reflecting the wide range of enthusiasts who collect them. This webinar will explore private collections and how they are like—and unlike—public institutions and what that means for the professionals tasked with managing them.
Date: September 12, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Agenda
Part 1: What do we mean by “Private Collector” and “Private Collection”? (5-minute presentation)
- Who are the collectors?
- What are their motivations and collecting trends?
Part 2: Private Collections Management in the Real World (40-minute moderated interview)
- What skills does a private collection manager need?
- Experience
- Educational/training opportunities
- The art of subcontracting
- How do private and public differ:
- Collection information management
- Lending
- What are the private collections manager’s/registrar’s biggest challenges?
- Ethical concerns
- Non-traditional work environment
- How do you build a good working relationship with your private collector?
- How could members find a job in a private collection?
Part 3: Q&A session (15 minutes).
Speakers
- Maura Kehoe Collins, Founder/Director of Artiphile, New York, NY
- Catalina Corpas, Catalina Collection Management, LLC, Miami, FL
- Sarah Tignor, VP of The Johnson Collection, Spartanville, SC
Moderator
- Barbara Chamberlain, Director of Art Collection Management, Private Client Select
Webinar Materials
Active ARCS Members can now access the webinar recording for this webinar.
