Are you intrigued by the world of collecting, connoisseurship, and issues surrounding value? Then consider engaging with content published by Worthwhile Magazine™ — an online repository of personal property appraisal knowledge accessible to the general public and professionals alike. Discussions include evolving practices and current scholarship used when valuing the various fields of collecting.

Sarah Reeder of Artifactual History Appraisal and Courtney Ahlstrom Christy of Ahlstrom Appraisals serve as Co-Editors for the publication and strongly believe in fostering an open dialogue about the collecting world.

Worthwhile Magazine™ prides itself on the broad spectrum and transparent approach to its material. Readers are invited to empower themselves with knowledge that has traditionally remained opaque within the field.

Types of Article Contributions

• Essays — discussions about connoisseurship, appraising, market news, etc.

• Reviews — considered opinions on exhibitions, books, fairs, etc.

• Conversations — interviews with arts professionals including appraisers, conservators, dealers, artists, curators, collectors, etc.

• Serial Installments — ongoing mini essays about areas of expertise

Begin reading articles that most interest you and consider subscribing to their newsletter for notifications of most recent published content. Submissions are also welcomed on an ongoing basis. Learn more about the submission process online for those who wish to contribute.

A Selection of Current Articles

• The Catalogue Raisonné: An Art Collector’s Underutilized Friend

• Beware the One-Page Appraisal Report

• A Maximalist at Heart: Confessions of a Millennial

• A Conversation with an Art Restorer: Anabela Ferguson of Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC

• An Evolving Market of Light and Color: American Studio and Contemporary Glass Art

• A Conversation with Loupe Art Streaming Team: Dot Bustelo and Nicole Kutz

• The Right Stuff: The Surprising Compatibility of Minimalism and Collecting

• Is Midcentury Modern the New Chippendale of Furniture?

Interested in submitting a contribution, being interviewed, or know someone to recommend? Contact the Worthwhile Magazine team for potential collaboration and building a community that values the sharing of knowledge.

Learn more about Worthwhile Magazine™ at https://www.worthwhile-magazine.com.