TAC Resources

"Without Art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable."
- George Bernard Shaw

Collecting for the Corporation

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As a corporation, you understand globalization and the ensuing need for its expression.
 
One way is through the displaying of art from many different sources allowing the diversity in both your corporation’s workforce and your clients to be reinforced through art.  Art reflects diversity and globalization through its medium, style, theme, size and inspired meanings.  Supporting a deliberate effort or collect or sponsor art created by local or regional artists reflects your company’s commitment to its community and honors your corporate culture.
 
The Art Center offers your corporation the ability to acquire a diversified collation of art from a single source.  Our represented artists cross mediums, sizes, and cultures and will meet your specific requirements.  We will customize an art collection which complements your image, goals and culture.
 
The Art Center offers the ability for your corporation to sponsor an art show or roving art exhibit which can be displayed at your various company locations or within the community.  This allows your corporation to celebrate its globalization and diversification sharing art throughout the communities you support.  We can assemble an art collection for community showings, roving shows, and arrange collections to change seasonally.
 
Please contact Annelies Dykgraaf to discuss your requirements at [email protected]

Collecting for the Individual

As a collector, you understand that collecting art is not only profitable, but gratifying and fun.  For you, the collector, art, and its appreciation is a way of life.  It is emotional, conceptual, and intellectual. 
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Where should you start?
The answer is the Art Center Cooperative.
Regardless of what genre and medium interests you The Art Center provides a highly diversified portfolio of original fine art from member and guest artists.  Have fun as you explore the works at our gallery or online.  Contact us to begin.  Members are available to assist you with building your collection.
 
Art collecting tips:
  • By art because you like it, it moves you, and it will enhance your life.
  • Visit The Art Center, gallery staff can be helpful guides in your art education.
  • Get on The Art Center mailing list so you’ll be invited to openings and special events.
  • Visit and join your local art museums and nonprofit art centers.
  • Attend National and International Art Fairs and Art Expos whenever possible.
  • If you know art collectors, talk to them and find out what they know and what they’ve learned about collecting art.
  • Read books on art history and books about collecting art.
  • Subscribe to a few art magazines
  • Working with a professional art adviser/art consultant is a good way to learn about art collecting, and they will guide you through the process of purchasing art.
  • Once you’ve educated yourself and have fallen in love with a work of art, buy it, take it home and enjoy it.