APAA 2025: Year in Review

Written By Julia Pedrick

As we close out 2025, we reflect on a year marked by growth, connection, and continued leadership in the art advisory field. From welcoming new members to expanding our global presence through events and thought leadership, APAA has strengthened its role as the international standard-setting organization for art advisory practice.

Here are the highlights from an exceptional year.

 

APAA President Alex Glauber and Megan Fox Kelly at the Art Business Conference, 2025.

UBS & Art Basel Art Market Report Launch, 2025.

City Guide Series

In 2025, we launched our City Guide Series—intimate insider perspectives from APAA advisors on art, culture, and hidden gems in cities around the world.

Our advisors shared their expertise across eight destinations:

From museum exhibitions to local dining favorites, these guides offer curated recommendations that reflect the depth and diversity of our members' expertise.

Events: Building Community & Knowledge

APAA hosted over 15 in-person and virtual events throughout 2025, creating opportunities for professional development, networking, and exclusive access.

Highlights included:

  • Private tour of Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective at MoMA, organized by member Kristy Bryce

  • Sotheby's panel discussion on "Private Sales and the Art Market" during Frieze London, moderated by member Matan Daube

  • Exclusive programming in Paris during Art Basel week, including private tours of the Gerhard Richter retrospective at Fondation Louis Vuitton organized by member Andrea Hazen

  • Risk Strategies breakfast at EXPO Chicago

  • Virtual programming on taxes, tariffs, and market insights

  • APAA Annual Meeting and Holiday Party sponsored by Freeman’s

These gatherings reinforced the value of connection—whether across a museum gallery or a Zoom screen—and provided members with direct access to leading voices in the art world.

 

New Members

APAA is proud to welcome six distinguished advisors who joined our community in 2025:

  • Emily Havens

  • Lucy-Anne Garnett

  • Goodman Taft

  • Andrew Kronenberg

  • Allan Schwartzman

  • Toma Wolff

Each brings deep expertise, ethical practice, and a commitment to advancing the profession. Explore their practices on our Advisor Directory.

 

APAA in the Press

This year, APAA members and the organization itself were featured 34 times across leading publications, reinforcing our role as trusted voices in the art world.

Major Features & Recognition:

UBS & Art Basel Art Market Report
APAA President Alex Glauber contributed insights to the UBS & Art Basel Survey of Global Collecting 2025, underscoring the critical role advisors play in today's market. The report revealed that 33% of high-net-worth collectors rely on art advisors—the highest percentage among all forms of external guidance.

ARTnews Top 145 Art World Professionals
We celebrated 18 APAA members recognized by ARTnews among the Top 145 Art World Professionals—a testament to the expertise and leadership that define our community.

Art Business Conference
Alex Glauber and Megan Fox Kelly participated in panels at the Art Business Conference, discussing market trends and the evolving role of advisors.

 

Private APAA tour of Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective at MoMA, 2025.

 

Marc-Jan Van Laake, Erica Samuels, and Skarlet Smatana.

Joyce Pomeroy Schwartz. Photo by Alix Schwartz.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

APAA's programming and initiatives would not be possible without the support of our valued sponsors. We extend our deepest gratitude to:

  • Sotheby's

  • Crozier

  • Christie's

  • Risk Strategies

  • Freeman's

  • Art Installation Design

  • Doyle

  • Uovo

  • Fortress Storage

  • Marsh McLennan

Your partnership allows us to deliver exceptional programming, expand our reach, and continue setting the standard for art advisory practice worldwide.

Looking Ahead

As we move into 2026, APAA remains committed to fostering excellence, integrity, and innovation in art advisory. We look forward to deepening connections within our community, expanding our global presence, and continuing to champion the critical role of professional art advisors in today's evolving art market.

Thank you to our members, partners, and supporters for making 2025 a year of meaningful progress and impact.

Here's to the year ahead!

 

Board of Directors: New Leadership

In 2025, APAA welcomed three accomplished advisors to the Board of Directors:

Their international expertise and commitment to APAA's mission strengthen our leadership as we continue to expand our global reach and uphold the highest standards of practice.

 

In Memoriam: Joyce Pomeroy Schwartz

This year, we mourned the loss of Joyce Pomeroy Schwartz, a founding member of APAA and a pioneer in the art advisory profession. Joyce's integrity, generosity, and unwavering commitment to excellence shaped the foundation of our organization and inspired generations of advisors.

Read more about Joyce's remarkable career and legacy in our Path to Art Advisory tribute.

 

APAA’s Annual Meeting in New York City, 2025.

Julia Pedrick
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