How to Start an Art Collection: A Curated Guide

Cómo empezar una colección de arte: una guía curada (versión en español abajo)

Starting an art collection can be fascinating. Yet between the thrill of discovery and the need to understand how the market works, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Our guest writer, Celeste Melgar, has curated the key steps to help you get started.

Celeste Melgar is the founder of CM Art Advisory, a London-based art advisory. She holds an MA in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art and a BFA in Painting, with a minor in Art History and Business Management, from SCAD. With a strong foundation in curatorial practice, art consulting, and collection management, she has curated collections and led strategic sales, marketing, and client initiatives across the art market.