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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFES SIONAL ART ADVISORS UNITED STATES
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 263634787 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S46 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · artadvisors.org
revenue
$79K
expenses
$60K
net assets
$26K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The International Association of Professional Art Advisors United States APAA is a non-profit membership organization of the worlds leading art advisors curators and corporate art curators With more than 183 independent art advisors from 33 cities practicing in multiple areas of specialization the APAAs membership of well-established professionals has a wide range of experience and expertise in their chosen fields Founded in 1980 the APAA is the only standard-setting organization for the practice of art advisory and is dedicated to promoting standards of connoisseurship scholarship and ethical practice in the profession and to increasing public awareness of the role and responsibilities of reputable art advisors

profile · synthesized from sources

The International Association of Professional Art Advisors United States (APAA) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1980 that serves as a standard-setting body for art advisors, curators, and corporate art consultants. It promotes ethical practice, connoisseurship, and scholarship within the art advisory profession and supports public understanding of the role of reputable art advisors. The organization connects collectors with a global network of over 180 vetted professionals specializing in areas such as acquisitions, appraisals, collection management, and estate planning.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

APAA News & Publications
Curated content including city guides, event coverage, and best practices in art advisory, featuring contributions from member experts.
Advisor Directory
Online directory connecting art collectors with vetted professional art advisors worldwide, searchable by location, specialization, media, and services offered.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Artist Legacy Preservation and Documentation 3 activities
    • Maintaining a professional directory and referral network
      Provides a searchable directory of professional art advisors offering services in acquisitions, appraisals, collection management, and estate planning. Also maintains a directory of recommended companies and individuals that offer services complementary to art collecting.
    • Setting professional standards for art advisory practice
      Establishes and disseminates principles and guidelines for professional art advisory practice in acquisition, maintenance, and presentation of art. Acts as the standard-setting organization for the profession since 1980, promoting connoisseurship, scholarship, and ethical practice.
    • Supporting art collection stewardship and logistics
      Provides guidance on collection care, including maintenance, conservation, security, inventory systems, insurance, shipping, and loan logistics. Facilitates museum and curator awareness of collections for potential exhibition loans.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
    • Co-presenting art exhibitions and cultural programs
      Co-presents exhibitions such as AMERICA ABROAD, featuring artworks from the FAPE Collection, to explore themes of art, architecture, and cultural diplomacy.
    • Producing curated art content and city guides
      Produces a summer series of member-curated city guides highlighting local art, restaurants, bars, and cultural activities in cities such as Athens, The Hamptons, Lisbon, and New York City. Publishes curated selections from major art fairs including Art Basel 2026, Frieze New York, TEFAF New York, and NADA 2026.
  • Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
    • Client and member recognition initiatives
      Publishes client spotlights, such as Lydia Lopoukhine’s work in healthcare art environments, and highlights recognition of its advisors, including placements on CULTURED magazine’s 2026 Power Advisor List.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Membership recruitment and vetting
      Operates a formal membership process for professional art advisors, curators, and corporate art curators, including application review, interviews, and evaluation of professional materials by a Membership Committee, with final approval by the Board of Directors. Represents over 183 individuals across 33 cities.
    • Providing art advisory services to private clients
      Advises private clients on the acquisition and sale of Impressionist, Post-War, and Contemporary fine art, including identifying appropriate artworks, assessing condition and materials, analyzing market trends, negotiating prices, and guiding aesthetic focus and de-accessioning decisions. Supports collection development by recommending artists and filling gaps.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -18.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Kimberly Maier Executive Director 10 $21K
relationships · 39

Who they work with

  • Aileen Agopian Partner — Member of the Membership Committee
  • Anne Rappa Partner — Partner attorney offering legal services related to art collecting.
  • Art Installation Design Partner — Provider of art installation and design services.
  • Association of Women in the Arts Network — Member of the Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA)
  • BNY Mellon Partner — Featured as an advisor in the organization's directory.
  • Baigell Fine Art Services Partner — Provider of fine art advisory and collection management services.
  • Board of Directors Partner — Responsible for reviewing applications and inviting new members into the organization.
  • Bonhams Partner — Partner auction house offering art sales and appraisal services.
  • Candace Worth Partner — Member of the Membership Committee
  • Christie's Partner — Partner auction house providing art sales and appraisal services.
  • Christie’s Partner — Sponsored APAA’s video content series.
  • Crozier Partner — Partner in fine art shipping and handling services.
  • Crozier Fine Arts Partner — Sponsor of APAA, supporting organizational activities.
  • DOYLE Partner — Partner auctioneer and appraiser offering fine art services.
  • Elin Lake Ewald, Ph.D, ASA, FRICS Partner — Appraiser providing expert art valuation and advisory services.
  • Elizabeth Szancer Partner — Co-Chair of the Membership Committee
  • Ellen Epstein, ASA, FRICS, AAA Partner — Appraiser offering art valuation services for collectors.
  • Fortress Partner — Partner in fine art storage and logistics services.
  • Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies Partner — Collaborates on the exhibition AMERICA ABROAD featuring artworks from the FAPE Collection.
  • Freeman's Partner — Partner auction house providing art valuation and sale services.
  • Gabriel Catone Partner — Member of the Membership Committee
  • Kay Childs Partner — Member of the Membership Committee
  • Laura Doyle - Chubb Partner — Partner providing fine art insurance services through Chubb.
  • Lee White Galvis Partner — Professional offering services related to art collection management.
  • London Art Fair Partner — Advisory Board member at the London Art Fair
  • Marc-Jan van Laake Partner — Member of the Membership Committee
  • Marsh McLennan Partner — Sponsor of APAA, supporting organizational programs and operations.
  • Mary Ann Prior Partner — Member of the Membership Committee
  • Masterpiece International Partner — Partner in fine art shipping, handling, and logistics.
  • National Association of Corporate Art Management Partner — Merged with APAA in 2002 to unify professional standards in art advisory and corporate art management.
+ 9 more
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Client-First Fiduciary Model
    methodology: client-first_fiduciary_model
    By enforcing transparent, single-source compensation and prohibiting incentive structures that favor certain transactions, the organization prioritizes client interests in advisory relationships, because aligning financial incentives with fiduciary duty enhances objectivity and trust in a complex market.
  • Conflict-Free Advisory Model
    methodology: conflict-free_advisory
    By prohibiting members from holding inventory, dealing privately, or accepting consignments, the organization ensures that art advisory remains independent and objectively aligned with client interests, because eliminating financial conflicts of interest strengthens trust and advice quality.
  • Education-First Advisory Approach
    methodology: education-first_advisory
    By emphasizing client education in art collecting, the organization builds client knowledge and long-term confidence, because informed clients make more deliberate decisions and engage more meaningfully with the art market.
  • Professional Standards-Based Practice
    methodology: professional-standards-based_practice
    By establishing and enforcing high standards in connoisseurship, ethics, and education, the organization elevates the art advisory profession and increases public confidence, because professionalization reduces information asymmetry and strengthens market integrity.