ASA to Host Appraising Fine Arts Course at Purchase College

PURCHASE, NY — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) will offer its highly acclaimed Appraising Fine Arts Overview course at Purchase College, State University of New York (SUNY) on Saturday, September 14 – Sunday, September 15, 2019.

Located in Purchase, NY, Purchase College is tucked away on a 500-acre former estate in Westchester County, NY, about 30 miles from midtown Manhattan. The university’s unique campus was designed by master architect Edward Larrabee Barnes with colorful and diverse structures complete with classrooms, laboratories, performance spaces and studios. Interesting and creative works of art can be discovered and enjoyed while exploring the sprawling grounds.

The institution also boasts the Neuberger Museum of Art with collections of more than 6,000 works of uncompromised quality and variety, including prestigious examples of modern, contemporary and African art. Although presently temporarily closed for technology upgrades, the galleries are scheduled to reopen in September. Interested attendees are encouraged to confirm availability online or by phone (914) 251-6100. Complete details about Purchase College, including directions and parking, campus map or photo walk through are available online.

Appraising Fine Arts Overview will provide students with fundamental exploration of how professional personal property appraisers approach their work when appraising an object’s value. To find out more course specifics, please click here.

The Appraising Fine Arts Overview course instructor, Lela Hersh, ASA, of Museum of Fine Arts Consulting, LLC, is an Accredited Senior Appraiser with specialties in Fine Arts and Fine Arts Photography. Lela is also a museum consultant, art advisor, and researcher. She is a Senior Lecturer at the School of the Art Institute, Chicago, and is a 20-year veteran of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, where she once served as their Director of Collections & Exhibitions. Currently Lela serves as the ASA Personal Property Discipline Governor.

ASA’s 15-Hour USPAP for Personal Property, Gems & Jewelry and Machinery & Technical Specialties will be offered at Purchase College on Thursday, Sept. 12 to Friday, Sept. 13. This is the National USPAP course developed specifically for users of Standards 7 and 8. This course will familiarize students with the recognized standards governing professional appraisals. This 15-hour National USPAP-PP course is approved by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation. For more information and to register, click here.

This class is offered through ASA’s University Partner Program in conjunction with Purchase College, State University of New York (SUNY). Class registration is handled through Purchase College – please click here to register.

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