Mission Statement

The Association of Professional Art Advisors is a non-profit organization comprised of leading independent art advisors, curators and corporate art managers. Our goal is to establish and disseminate the highest possible principles and guidelines for acquiring, maintaining and presenting art, in our relationships with corporations, public art projects, and private collections.

This diverse community of advisors and curators, who practice outside the museum setting, is united by its high standards of professionalism. Our members are proven experts in their fields, and are committed to promoting the value of art in both the private and public sectors. We are not art dealers, who maintain inventories for sale; rather, we are objective advocates who work solely for our clients.

Our Goals

Promote APAA as the singular association dedicated to professional practice in this field
Foster excellence in the art advisory field by stressing integrity, expertise, connoisseurship and education.
Maintain demonstrated, measurable levels of professional practice, including knowledge of museum-quality methods of registration, maintenance and conservation, art handling and installation techniques.
Promote responsible art management by encouraging continuing education for all members.
Broaden awareness of the field to the public at large and to art and design professionals in particular. Actively market APAA around the country to corporations, municipalities and the public at large by organizing special events in various markets and promoting media attention on the local, national and international levels.
On-the-job experience with a museum, gallery or other arts organization that teaches correct curatorial skills and art-handling procedures;
Knowledge of the art market and a good working relationship with members of the art community
Knowledge about framing, shipping, insurance and security
Knowledge of support services and how to use them
Personal integrity and ethical working procedures.