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In Mastering the Art of Art Collecting, It Takes a Village.

Art Buying Revolution Reaches the Midwest: Meet the Trio Creating a Three for One for Starting an Your Art Collection

Editor: Mathew W Swenson
Portrait by Shelly Mossman
Subjects: Victoria Sass, Rob Sherer,
M.E. Kiernan

The art of buying art has officially made its way to the Midwest, and this trio of experts is here to help you navigate the world of creating an art collection. Victoria Sass of Prospect Refuge, Rob Sherer of The Orange Advisory and M.E. Kirwan of A2/Artserve have begun to collaborate on bringing their extensive knowledge and passion for art collecting to the region. Together, they provide a comprehensive suite of services, including art acquisition, curating collections within properties through interior design, and art storage & logistics, making them the premier destination for starting and expanding your art collection.

There is a common misconception amongst first time collectors that they can start building an art collection in a vacuum without an external dialogue. 



This is where the expertise of Sherer, Sass, and Kirwan comes into play. They offer tailored services to help clients navigate the art world, from educating collectors about trends to providing advice on which works are likely to hold their value. Their combined efforts ensure that clients can confidently build their art collections with informed decisions and professional guidance.

The trio's collaboration goes beyond just buying and selling art. They take clients to galleries, art fairs, museums, and private collections, deepening their understanding of the market and helping them discover new styles, media, and subject matters that resonate with them. With their combined expertise, they offer a seamless experience, from selecting the perfect piece to integrating it into a beautifully designed space and ensuring it is stored and installed securely.As the popularity of art collecting grows, so does the need for knowledgeable advisers.

The combined knowledge of Sass, Sherer, and Kirwan provide Midwest collectors with the tools and advise to navigate the art world, making art collecting a more accessible and enjoyable journey.

Having a small community of people to discuss and debate artists and exhibitions will answer a number of questions that otherwise might not be raised. If a collector is starting out and they have zero questions about the work they are seeing, I can guarantee they won’t be a good collector or won’t last long.