Rebecca Collins
Freelance Writer
Rebecca Collins is an art director and curator with 20 years of experience in fine art. She has curated over 40 exhibitions and has developed numerous programs to promote arts education. Rebecca resides in North Carolina with her husband and two children.
Rebecca Collins's Articles
Body Language in Business: Lessons from the Stage
Command attention by mastering the body language cues that shape trust before you speak. Elevate every pitch by aligning posture, breath, and presence to communicate confidence and credibility.
How AI is Reshaping Creativity, Collecting, and the Future of the Art Market
Explore how AI is transforming creativity and reshaping the global art market. Discover how artists, collectors, and institutions adapt to a future of machine-made masterpieces.
Due Diligence in the Art World
Discover how art fraud thrives in an unregulated market. Learn due diligence, research, and forensic tools to protect you from costly forgeries and scams.
Why Contemporary Art Attracts Today's Smart Money
Learn why contemporary art is attractive to smart investors. Gain strategies for discovering and investing in emerging artists whose art can both inspire and build portfolio value.
What Is an Art Consultant?
Immerse yourself in the world of art consultants. Learn what they are, what to expect when working with one, and how an art consultant can elevate your surroundings and investment portfolio.
Home Design and Decorating Trends
Explore twelve of the most influential trends currently shaping interior design. Learn to create environments for yourself or your tenants that are visually stunning and deeply functional.
How to Commission Art
Learn how to commission unique art created specifically for you. Discover how to outline your parameters, select an artist, agree on terms, and bring your creative vision to life.
Appreciating and Investing in Three-Dimensional Art
Discover the many forms of three-dimensional (3D) art. Learn how to appreciate 3D art, and the details you should consider before investing in 3D art.
Making Sense of Abstract Art
Experience abstract art within its historical context and with an open mind. Learn the do's and don'ts of viewing and investing in this often maligned form of artistic expression.
Innovative Funding Techniques for Artist Entrepreneurs
Explore various ways to fund your artistic endeavors beyond your personal saving account. Learn how to monetize your artistic skills, diversify your income and reach a broader audience.
Branding Through Artistic Collaboration
Explore the benefits of brand/artist collaborations and read examples of successful partnerships. Learn tips for both brands and artists to participate in this fusing of creativity and commerce.
The Benefits of Building a Corporate Art Collection
Learn how a corporate art collection can benefit both your company's image and your employees' productivity. Read valuable tips for building a corporate art collection on any budget.
What Is Fractional Art Investing?
Understand what fractional art investing is and how it can be structured. Weigh the pros and cons of this alternative investment, and consider its value as an addition to your overall portfolio.
Being an Artist Entrepreneur
Learn to market both your artwork and yourself. Here are 5 great tips to being your journey as an art entrepreneur (an "ARTrepreneur").
A Curator’s Guide to Creating Your Art Collection
Learn valuable art-buying tips from an experienced curator. Discover where and how to look for art, and how to protect your art investment.