To all,

     Please post your responses to the list.  I just recently started the
     appraisal studies certificate program at the George Washington
     University.  While I thoroughly enjoyed the courses I have taken thus
     far, I too wonder about how I'm going to break into the appraisal
     business.  Just for the record, I also have a Master's in museum
     studies from GWU.

     To Caroline,  In addition to checking out the American Association of
     Art Appraisers site I also suggest you check out the site for the
     American Society of Appraisers (ASA).  The program at GWU includes
     taking the four basic personal property appraisal courses offered by
     ASA.

     Thanks!
     Laura McMann Mahoney
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     Hello,
     This question may not directly relate to the content of this list, but
     I am hoping a subscriber from an art institution has suggestions.

     I am a graduate student studying art history and library science
     (interest in reference work) and am trying to locate basic information
     about art appraisal as a career.  I am specifically interested in
     working with
     20th century American art.  Although I have found a web site for the
     American Association of Art Appraisers, as well as information about
     certificate programs in art appraisal offered by Georgetown and NYU, I
     am
     still seeking answers to several basic career questions:

     1.) Is there a typical career path which art appraisers follow-- i.e.,
     apprenticeship to an experienced appraiser, working independently?
     2.) Are most appraisers employed by galleries, auction houses, and/or
     art insurers, or do appraisers tend to work independently?
     3.) What is the current job market for appraisers and how much can an
     appraiser expect to earn at different stages of his/her career? Also--
     do appraisers' earnings reflect the current art market at any given
     time?

     Any answers or suggestions for a good information source are much
     appreciated!
     Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts.

     Yours truly,
     Caroline Seigel



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