Research Your Art

Although the Hunter Museum of American Art cannot evaluate, appraise, or research artwork for you, there are many great resources for researching on your own or for seeking an official appraisal.

For general information about an artist, we recommend you start at your local public library. Additionally, there are numerous reliable websites where one can find information about artists. Websites such as ArtNet, AskArt, ArtForum, Artsy, and Art News provide information about artists, exhibitions, and current events in the art world. The Smithsonian American Art Museum has many useful tips and resources on topics like finding the value of your art, discover its history, and learning how to care for it.

The American Alliance of Museums, of which the Hunter Museum is an accredited member, and the Internal Revenue Service prohibit Hunter Museum staff from providing monetary valuations or appraisals for works of art.

If you are interested in receiving an official appraisal, please contact a professional appraiser who is a member of a recognized professional society of appraisers.

American Society of Appraisers
Appraisers Association of AmericaInternational Society of Appraisers

Check out this article from Artwork Archive for tips regarding the proper care and handling of works of art.

The Hunter Museum accepts original works of art that fit within the parameters of our mission and collection of American Art from the 1700s to today.

All potential gifts must go through an extensive vetting process with the Curatorial staff, the Director, and the Collections Committee. This process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Please contact Nandini Makrandi, Chief Curator, with questions about a possible donation or the process.