At its heart CGN is a unique resource devoted to exploring and supporting the contemporary art market by listening to collectors and gallerists, promoting living artists and by educating new and future collectors. 

One of the ways we keep this exploration interesting is to regularly examine the various art collections in our midst. No collection is the same and each is as unique as its steward. CGN has conducted dozens of interviews over the years with collectors who have generously shared their stories, homes and treasured pieces with us. Collecting art is fulfilling pursuit, but there are bound to be delightful moments as well as inevitable challenges. We asked a handful of collectors to share their own stories or lessons learned, as well as some insight into what has kept them going and what may inspire the next generation of collectors who are so important to the future of the art market and today’s working artists. Keep up with CGN to read more collector stories and interviews.

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At left: The Peterson children engaging with art in Andi Crist’s studio.

“Our family’s most recent acquisition is a ceramic sculpture by Andi Crist that she made as part of a benefit sale, with proceeds going to the Chicago Artists Coalition. CAC is an incredible resource for artists in our city and an important space for the art-curious to connect with creatives who are living and working here. 

We bought one of her pieces for ourselves and two as gifts for friends–I highly recommend considering artwork when you are seeking an extra-ordinary present for someone special. 

As a bonus, Andi let us come for a studio visit when we organized our pick-up. It was an absolute treat for our family to explore materials and ideas with Andi. 

We’re all looking forward to seeing her upcoming show, Live Laugh Labor, at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art (opening October 16).”