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Assets Conference 2025 Highlight: A Curator-Led Tour of Chinese Ceramics at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in News, Education, Conference

The ISA Assets Conference 2025 in Washington, DC is only one week away! AFDA Chair and Asian art specialist Ashley Crawford (MA, ISA AM) is here to tell us about the Chinese ceramics tour during our upcoming trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, which will be a highlight from the AFDA Tour #2.

Assets 2025: Interview with Tom Kline Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Education, Conference, Business Tips

Assets 2025 Speaker Interview: Thomas R. Kline in Conversation with Ashley Crawford (ISA AM)

We are very excited for the celebrated art lawyer Thomas R. Kline to join us at this year’s ISA Assets Conference to present his lecture Appraiser Self-Protection: Avoiding Title and Ownership Claims! In preparation for this general session presentation, Asian art specialist Ashley Crawford (ISA AM) met with Tom to learn more about his important work, the Washington DC art market, and what appraisers need to know about art law.

Office Hours Information from March 2025 Friday, March 14, 2025 in Ask an Instructor, Education, For Appraisers

Here's a recap of all of the Q and A that was covered during the March 11, 2025 Office Hours with the Director of Education.

Sculptures, Googly Eyes, In-Person Inspection and USPAP Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Ask an Instructor, Fine Art, For Appraisers

Brandon Zebold’s sculpture “Orb I” was installed in 2005 on the Roundabout Art Route in Bend, Oregon, and was recently subjected to what Stephen Colbert called “lighthearted vandalism.” But how does this impact you as the appraiser?

Steve Roach, JD, ISA CAPP provides valuable insight about this lighthearted vandalism!

City of Bend, Oregon, photograph.

Office Hours with the Director of Education - January 2025 Friday, January 17, 2025 in Ask an Instructor, Education

Welcome to the ISA "Post Office Hours" blog post! This post serves as a follow-up to our recent Office Hours session, where members submitted questions in advance. Inside, you'll find answers to these submitted questions.

Introducing the new Director of Education Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Education, Member Insights

ISA Introduces our new Director of Education!

2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property Friday, November 8, 2024 in Ask an Instructor, Education, Business Tips, For Appraisers

State and national elections, conflicts in the Middle East, and global unrest have constantly been on our minds and in our daily conversations. We are bombarded with things over which we have little to no control. Our homes provide us a sanctuary by surrounding ourselves with possessions that feed our souls, keep our memories alive, tell stories, or showcase our interests. People desperately seek more positivity - as reflected in their buying trends in 2024 and moving into 2025.

Announcing ISA’s 2025 Board of Directors Monday, September 16, 2024 in News

Voting for ISA's 2024-2025 Board of Directors has ended and we would like to congratulate our recently elected members.

There's only one DC! Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Conference

Start planning an unforgettable experience in the nation's capital when ISA visits DC for Assets 2025. Check out the dozens of things to do, explore wondrous neighborhoods, cultural hotspots, museum marvels, plus a dining scene filled with Michelin-approved restaurants, rooftop bars and beer gardens. Do it all in the only place you can. Get ready for an exciting Assets 2025!

Why Join a Local ISA Chapter? Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in News, Member Insights, For Appraisers

There are many benefits for ISA members at all accreditation levels to join a local Chapter. The ISA is a vast community of international personal property appraisers and they created a Chapter Manual to help. Have you considered joining a Chapter to help further your appraisal practice? Here are some benefits to consider:

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