How to buy art.

How to buy art. 

Designed for everyone interested in buying artwork, this panel of experts will demystify the why, how, where, who involve in starting or building your personal art collection. 

Aimed at first time collectors and business owners interested in purchasing artwork, this panel event will explore key topics such as local artists and galleries, various mediums, tax advantages, and tips for building a collection that reflects your vision and budget.

For businesses, we’ll also cover the benefits of art collections, including strategies to enhance workplace culture and tax advantages and incentives associated with investing in art.

Whether you're taking your first steps or seeking to expand an existing collection, this event will equip you with knowledge and confidence to go seek out some beauties.

Panel members include:

• Helen Curtis, Founder and Director of Apparatus Public Art Consultancy. 
• Felicity Johnston, Director of Art Collective WA 
• Emilia Galatis, Curator and Founder of Emilia Galatis Project
• Bayoush Demissie, Founder and Director Aster + Asha Gallery
• Siti Ridhuan, Collection Management Lead at Apparatus

Apparatus x PDW 2025

Have a question for the panel? Let us know.

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Image: Janet Laurence, Cliff Curtin B418 - Photo: Frances Andrijich