OUT OF WALL SPACE?

If an artwork in your home is no longer providing joy, it may be time for that piece to be welcomed into a new home.

Not sure how to proceed? Here are our suggestions:

PRICELESS: I would be happy to connect you with an appraiser who can assess the value of your piece and recommend sales strategies.

NOT SURE OF THE VALUE: Contact local auction houses Clars or Michaan’s for a free appraisal and consider consigning the piece to auction.

SENTIMENTAL VALUE: Call your loved ones and tell them you’d like to gift them a piece from your collection. Or invite family and friends to a “red dot” giveaway party, and give everyone post its to express interest in a piece. More than one person interested? You get to decide, or draw straws! Not only will the new owner enjoy the piece, they will think of you every time they see it.

NO MARKET VALUE: Giveaway on Nextdoor, Facebook, Craiglslist, Goodwill, or a similar venue. Or hire a neighborhood teen to run a garage sale for you.