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Members News - Anna Waldmann – 07/11/2011
Art adviser Anna Waldmann has organised the visual arts component of the Woollahra Festival of Arts and Ideas running this weekend http://woollahrafestival.com.au/
She will be chairing a session titled To Give and To Get: Philanthropy and Collecting in Action with auctioneer Andrew Shapiro and collectors and benefactors Penelope Seidler AM, and Simon Mordant on Sunday 13 November at 3pm.The visual arts program also includes discussions with artist Hany Armanious, Australia’s representative at the Venice Biennale; Beautiful and Damned: Planning and the Harbour City (with leading architects Brian Zulaikha, Chris Bosse, Chris Johnson, Helen Lochhead and Philip Thalis); and The Art of War: Artists on the Front Line (with artists Wendy Sharpe, Lewis Miller and Ian Howard).
Members News - Jane Raffan – 14/09/2011
Jane Raffan is producing/presenting ArtiFacts Eastside, a radio interview program focused on the arts, each Monday fortnight at 10:30am, Eastside Radio, Sydney.
Locals can listen on 89.7FM and other states can listen online via http://eastsidefm.org/blogs/artsmonday/.
The back catalogue of arts interviews is available via ArtiFacts http://www.artifacts.net.au/broadcast.html
Members News - Anna Waldmann – 27/08/2011
Anna Waldmann to speak in Istanbul
Anna Waldmann has been invited to participate in a one-day conference in Istanbul which will take place during the Istanbul Biennale.
http://www.artcollector.net.au/AnnaWaldmanntospeakinIstanbul
Articles of Interest for Self Managed Super Fund Trustees – 14/08/2011
Smith & Hall Collapse Sends a Chill through SMSF Sector
Having recovered from the tremors of the Cooper Review recommendation to ban art as an asset class in their Self Managed Super Funds, trustees will now have to overcome the rolling aftershocks, including potential loss of value across holdings, and financial imposts associated with impending government regulation. Read more
The Smith & Hall Liquidation Process – a Cautionary Tale
With plot twists and innuendos to rival a John Grisham novel, the voluntary administration of the Smith & Hall group under parent International Art Holdings Pty Ltd, now officially in receivership, has seen two of the companies already emerge from under investigation to be re-registered by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). Throughout the process, the Administrator’s scorched earth policy in the hunt for liquid assets has come under fire from investors already burned by the company collapse. Read more
Members News - Anna Waldmann – 25/05/2011
Art Gallery of NSW: State of the Arts talks
A series of lectures in association with the new contemporary galleries
Friday 3 June 1pm – 2pm
Anna Waldmann will talk about different models of private art benefaction in Australia and overseas: foundations, temporary spaces and private museums
http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/calendar/state-arts-talk/
Press Release - May 2011 – 25/05/2011
20 May 2011 – PRESS RELEASE
THE ART CONSULTING ASSOCIATION of AUSTRALIA JOINS the AAAMF
The Art Consulting Association of Australia Inc (ACAA) has joined the newly-formed Australian Antique and Art Market Federation (AAAMF), an alliance that aims to protect the interests of the Australian primary and secondary markets in antiques, art and artworks.
In conjunction with the AAAMF, the ACAA seeks to further develop and foster ethical and professional standards and practices within the arts, whilst supporting and encouraging development in the sector. Several years of uncertainty in the Australian art market have caused significant damage to businesses, standards and local market sophistication in Australia.
According to inaugural Chairman of the AAAMF, Jolyon Warwick James:
Members intend to send a single, combined response to the press, art bodies,
and Government as and when the commercial sector’s interests are under challenge.
AAAMF to TARGET CRITICAL INDUSTRY ISSUES
The AAAMF is targeting current local issues such as Artists Resale Royalties, The Cooper Review into Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs), and the arts policies of the various political parties; and International issues, such as the American embargo, Droit de Suite, and other international tax structures. The Federation will provide advance awareness of issues the Australian Government may be consider implementing locally and respond with a single voice.
Sarrah Shapley, the Public Officer of the ACAA says:
We are delighted to join the AAAMF and look forward to working with our colleagues in contributing, proposing and furthering ethical and professional practices and standards that will benefit the growth and maturity of the visual arts sector in Australia.
IMPENDING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REGULATORY CHANGES to SMSFs
The AAAMF is and ACAA is now targeting the changes that will be implemented by the Labor Government to Self Managed Super Funds. Whilst the government has rejected many of the Cooper Review recommendations, there are still many significant points of concern that will unnecessarily complicate, discriminate and inhibit the acquisition of visual arts for superannuation investment. These points include but are not limited to:
- The unnecessary requirement to place an artwork purchased for superannuation “out of site”
- Possible requirement of annual valuations creating unnecessary cost and administrative red tape
- The ability for valuations to be provided by the vendor thus permitting conflict of interest
For further information please contact:
Sarrah Shapley, Public Officer, Art Consulting Association of Australia
Tel: 02 6156 3145 / M: 0406728851 / E: admin@acaa.org.au / www.acaa.org.au
Press Release - 2009 – 19/05/2011
PRESS RELEASE
22nd July 2009
AN ASSOCIATION FOR ETHICAL PRACTICE IN THE ARTS
The visual arts industry is notoriously secretive and difficult to access. The risks and pitfalls have recently been highlighted again by the shocking revelations of corruption and fraud undertaken by the prominent Sydney art dealer Ron Coles who has disappeared with over $30 million dollars of investors’ money.
The Art Consulting Association of Australia is demystifying the industry. For those seeking the services of an art consultant, the association offers details on members professional backgrounds, suggests questions to ask a consultant when engaging their services and is establishing a code of practice for members based on ethical standards.
Member consultants are all independent and support ethical practice in the arts.
Sarrah Shapley, an independent consultant and founding member, says “there are too many individuals who claim to be art consultants who have vested interests or who lack sufficient experience in the industry to effectively assist their clients. The association has high standards and represents independent professionals believe in transparency and ethical dealings.”
“I was interested in investing in art but I did not really know how to start. I visited galleries but I did not feel as though I knew enough to confidently invest my money and I had felt pressured into buying. When I found the ACAA website I was able to browse the backgrounds of consultants before I even spoke to anyone. Working with a consultant has really helped. It opened so many doors and allowed me to invest in art with my eyes open. Anita Archer is very knowledgeable and makes me aware of dangers I would never see on my own” says Joanna Roy.
Contact Sarrah Shapley 0406 728 851 or Anita Archer 0402 067 070 for further comment or call Sarrah to reach Joanna Roy 0406 728 851
Press Release - 2006 – 19/05/2011
FOR GENERAL RELEASE
August, 2006
Art Consulting Association of Australia (ACAA)
Introduction:
ACAA is a new professional industry association, incorporated in June 2006, linking art consultants across Australia and providing a point of reference for those seeking the services of an art consultant.
The purpose of the association is to represent, promote and further the interests of art consulting as a professional endeavour in Australia. Our objectives are designed to enhance the commercial aspects of art consulting and fundamental to this is a commitment to transparency, ethics and professionalism.
Purpose of association:
• Offer membership to approved practicing art consultants
• Set association guidelines and establish a code of conduct
• Offer support and guidance to art consultants
• Offer information to individuals, companies and institutions seeking consulting services
• Liaise with the media to increase profile of members and awareness of the industry
• Maintain a website which enables individuals, companies and institutions to access consultant services and advice
Founding Committee:
Anita Archer, Melbourne
Marnie Feneley, Sydney
Michael Reid, Sydney
Alison Renwick, Sydney
Sarrah Shapley, Melbourne
Sophie Ullin, Melbourne
Virginia Wilson, Sydney
Membership:
• The association aims to represent approved visual art consultants involved in the buying and selling and management of visual art.
• We are currently calling for members - interested consultants can contact the Public Officer, Sarrah Shapley at admin@acaa.org.au.
• Current members are listed on the website
Contact:
Sarrah Shapley
admin@acaa.org.au
www.acaa.org.au
MOBILE: 0406 728851
Press Release - 2005 – 19/05/2011
FOR GENERAL RELEASE
August, 2005
Art Consulting Association of Australia (ACAA)
Introduction:
ACAA is a new professional industry association, incorporated in June 2006, linking art consultants across Australia and providing a point of reference for those seeking the services of an art consultant.
The purpose of the association is to represent, promote and further the interests of art consulting as a professional endeavour in Australia. Our objectives are designed to enhance the commercial aspects of art consulting and fundamental to this is a commitment to transparency, ethics and professionalism.
Purpose of association:
• Offer membership to approved practicing art consultants
• Set association guidelines and establish a code of conduct
• Offer support and guidance to art consultants
• Offer information to individuals, companies and institutions seeking consulting services
• Liaise with the media to increase profile of members and awareness of the industry
• Maintain a website which enables individuals, companies and institutions to access consultant services and advice
Founding Committee:
Anita Archer, Melbourne
Marnie Feneley, Sydney
Michael Reid, Sydney
Alison Renwick, Sydney
Sarrah Shapley, Melbourne
Sophie Ullin, Melbourne
Virginia Wilson, Sydney
Membership:
• The association aims to represent approved visual art consultants involved in the buying, selling and management of visual art.
• We are currently calling for members - interested consultants can contact the Public Officer, Sarrah Shapley at admin@acaa.org.au.
• Current members are listed on the website
Contact:
Sarrah Shapley
admin@acaa.org.au
www.acaa.org.au
MOBILE: 0406 728851
