Art is multifaceted, inspiring and exciting; it’s a world that is ever-growing and evolving. A local art exhibition presents an excellent opportunity to find original artwork to bring new life to your home, your business, or to an investment portfolio. Many Beaverton residents are surprised to learn that purchasing original art is not only accessible, but also more affordable than they may expect.
The Best Places to Find Original Art
Museums, galleries, auction houses and art fairs seem to be the usual places to find original artwork. Of course, what you can acquire (and how you purchase it) varies in each of these venues. When many people think about purchasing original artwork, they’ll almost certainly envision a formal auction house setting, and even be reminded of lavish art-inspired events such as the annual Met Gala (a fashion-oriented fundraiser benefiting New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art). However, recent trends in the art market have revealed there are yet more venues where you can discover, peruse or purchase art.
Art is made to be experienced, and changes to the market have made art more accessible than ever to new collectors. Today we are seeing that millennials and older Gen Z consumers are increasingly interested in collecting original art pieces because of the emotional experience, and the multiple benefits associated with investing in art.
Why Are Art Exhibitions the Best Place to Find Original Art?
Art exhibitions are the best places to engage with original artwork as they open up the art world, making it more accessible to people from all backgrounds. Yes, some people will represent large buyers such as corporations or collectives looking for the stability that art investment provides. Yet most often, visitors to an exhibition will be someone like you—a person or family looking to support or find their new favorite artist.
Art is a community experience. Art exhibitions and local art and artisan fairs are typically hosted by local or regional galleries closely connected to artist communities. These are people invested in continuing to make space for emerging artists and educate the public on the value and importance of art.
Art exhibitions can put your first (or your next) original art purchase right at your fingertips. A quick online search for “art exhibitions near me,” “local art events” or “art gallery {insert your city’s name}” can help you find the places in your area where you can connect with regional art sellers and dealers. These can represent traditional in-person purchases or may be online art sales, which are steadily increasing.
Art is for everyone, and adding artwork to your life doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Enjoying and acquiring art is an activity that’s fun, accessible, educational, and helpful to both local artists and economies. Art exhibitions give everyday people an opportunity to have a luxurious art experience in an intimate, non-intimidating setting.
Find Exciting Original Art at Your Beaverton Gallery
Whether you’re looking to add original art pieces to your home as decoration, or to your collection for investment opportunities, Grey Raven Gallery has the art for you. Our exhibitions and activities include local Northwestern artists and more. Get to know incredible makers by visiting our Beaverton art gallery soon, or buy art directly from our shop online.
