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Are you interested in starting an art collection but don’t know where to begin? Join the Young Collectors and discover new artists and makers, learn practical tips and hints on buying art and meet a group of like-minded people at events, talks and exhibitions.
We are a new and inclusive community of early-stage collectors. The ‘art-world’ is not just for the rich and famous: anyone can start a collection, whatever your budget and have fun doing it too.
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Fen Ditton Gallery have recently opened the latest emerging artist exhibition, featuring the work of six recent graduates from The Royal Drawing School. Amongst the fantastic collection of paintings, drawings, prints and more, we have selected our top picks for Young Collectors. To view the full exhibition, visit fendittongallery.com/voices-in-drawing.
Hannah was delighted to have been invited to appear as the guest judge at the Cambridge Open Art Exhibition, choosing from over 240 works of art…
Fen Ditton Gallery have opened the second edition of their Contemporary Printmaking Prize, with 40 original prints selected from over 600 entries, by a panel of esteemed judges. Here are a few of my top picks for new and aspiring collectors from the exhibition.
Watch the video interview with Young Collectors’ emerging artist, Euan Evans.
Filmed by Michael Chance for The Royal Drawing School
Hannah was recently interview with an article on how young collectors are changing the landscape of today's art world
Gifting art makes a personal, memorable gift for any loved one, and in doing so you are supporting independent artists and makers. Here’s our top tips on buying a work of art this Christmas…
Don’t be afraid to ask questions, especially when you’re considering buying a work of art. Here’s a few starter questions to get the ball rolling…
So you want to start collecting art? It can be daunting taking your first steps in your art collecting journey, so here’s our step-by-step guide to getting started.
Buying art as a Christmas gift can be challenge, so we’ve put together this quick guide on some of our top picks and top tips for this festive season.
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition is back… well more of an autumn / winter exhibition this year. Hannah visited the exhibition and shares some of her highlights.
The Considering Collecting from the Courtauld Institute programme starts tonight with “Considering Collecting: Collecting Today”.
The Young Collectors were featured in the Cambridge Independent this week. Have a read of the article here:
The ‘art-world’ has long been seen as an exclusive space for the select few and art collecting a phrase that only applies to the rich and famous… we’re here to tell you that it’s not true.
In the early stages of art collecting, particularly if you are collecting art on a budget, you will come across the terms ‘original prints’ and ‘art prints’. But what does it mean and what should you be looking for?
“It’s nice to finally have something to bring some warmth and interest into the rooms. Every time I walk into a room with the art we have bought, it puts a smile on my face.”
— Christiane and Tim, Cambridge