Art Curious: Buying Smart

An Evening with an Art Advisor & Art Appraiser

Ever wondered what art is actually worth — and whether what you’re paying makes sense? Whether you’re eyeing your first piece or slowly building a collection, this is the evening you didn’t know you needed.

Join Seattle Art Source owner and art advisor Sarah Hurt and accredited art appraiser Erin Fossum of McAllister Fossum for an honest, no-pretense conversation about buying art with both your heart and your head.

Together they cover both sides of the art world — the primary market where art is bought and sold, and the appraisal side where value is assessed — giving you a rare, well-rounded view of how smart collecting actually works.

We’ll cover:

“What Is It Worth?” vs. “What Can I Get For It?” — the difference between appraised value and market value, and why they’re often not the same number.
When Should You Get an Appraisal — insurance, estates, divorce, donation, resale — Erin’s wheelhouse with your framing of when collectors hit these moments.
How to Buy Art You Love AND That Holds Value — primary market buying strategy meets long-term value thinking.

Bring your Art 101 questions. We’re opening the floor for a candid Q&A and there are no silly questions here. If you’ve been curious about something, chances are the room has too.