Programs

Curated Support for Art & Acquisitions

A guided entry point into contemporary art collecting

CSAA is a seasonal, cohort-based program for people who want to engage with contemporary art with clarity, context, and community.

Guiding Questions

  • How to begin collecting with confidence?

  • How to understand value in artwork?

  • How can we best contribute to cultural ecosystems that sustain today’s artists?

Overview

CSAA consists of a small number of intimate in-person gatherings in New York City designed for convenience and maximum impact. Each session is structured and guided with time for discussion built in. The program will include your choice of guided gallery visits, studio visits with artists, and art-fair tours. Each experience is designed to support knowledge sharing, learning, peer networking and informed decision-making.

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Who this is for

Designed for early-stage collectors and art-curious patrons, CSAA offers a thoughtful pathway into the spaces, conversations, and relationships that shape how art circulates today — without pressure to buy.

No prior knowledge is required. The program is intentionally welcoming and paced.

How It Works

Inspired by the spirit of a Community Supported Agriculture model, CSAA brings participants together for a shared season of engagement. The cohort moves through a core sequence of gatherings, building trust and continuity while allowing optional opportunities to deepen involvement.

CSAA is guided by Associate Advisor Sadaf Padder and Senior Curator Katherine Gass Stowe. Drawing on their curatorial and advisory practices, the program is shaped around clear guidance, thoughtful access, and responsible approaches to collecting.

Spring 2026 Program Experiences

Format: In person — New York City
Dates: April 30–May 20
Structure: Welcome event + your choice of any of the following guided events

4/30 - CSAA Welcome & Collection Tour at The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel (beverages & light bites provided)

5/2 - Art Fair Tour: Conductor

5/7 - Artist Studio Visits: Elizabeth Foundation of the Arts

5/16 - Gallery Tour in Chelsea

5/16 - Art Fair Tour: New Art Dealers Alliance

5/20 - Artist Studio Visits: Silver Art Project

Each event is $150. Register for two or more guided events and join the CSAA Welcome & Collection Tour at The Beekman Hotel on Apr 30 for free.

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What you’ll gain

CSAA offers a unique opportunity to explore and navigate a wide range of art spaces with guided support, clarity and ease. You will build practical knowledge around collecting while enjoying meaningful exchange with peers and professionals. Through sustained looking and exposure to different creative and commercial channels and practices, you’ll come away with a new depth of understanding of the art ecosystem. 

CSAA approaches the acquisition process as a long-term commitment, grounded in exposure, access and thoughtful decision-making. We believe that by supporting artists and understanding the systems through which their work is disseminated, we can contribute to culture and widen the conversational spaces for more nuanced understanding of the world today. 

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