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The Art of Collecting

Events . Out and About Photos

Two men smiling in front of a colorful abstract painting. The man on the left wears a pink and white gingham shirt, and the man on the right wears a white button-down shirt and a blue tie.

AH&L Editorial Director Clinton Smith and Austin Hill

A woman in a red top and a man with long gray hair in a black striped shirt smile at the camera in front of abstract art.

Elsie Hill and Myott

Three women smiling at the camera. The woman on the left wears a gray plaid jacket over a pink top and glasses. The woman in the middle wears a black and white patterned blouse and earrings. The woman on the right wears glasses and a black top over a gold textured shirt.

Crystal Balthrop, Ann Wisniewski and Linda Pittam

Two women posing for a portrait, with a colorful abstract painting in the background. The woman on the left has blonde hair and is wearing a light grey v-neck shirt. The woman on the right has short blonde hair and is wearing a black shirt with a cutout detail.

Shelly Attila and Heather Gartner

Woman with blonde hair and glasses wearing a blue and green patterned shirt, and a man with graying hair wearing a pink striped shirt and glasses around his neck.

Susan Currie and Ed Hill

Two men smiling at the camera. The man on the left wears a teal checkered button-down shirt. The man on the right wears a striped button-down shirt with blue, pink, and yellow stripes.

Jared Paul and Kelley Harris

Man with beard wearing a red collared shirt and woman wearing a black dress and pearl necklace, standing in front of abstract art.

Aaron Dwileski and Crystal Aitken

Two women smiling at the camera. The woman on the left wears a dark patterned sleeveless dress, and the woman on the right wears a white button-down shirt.

Maria McLaurin Nutt and Anne Vincent

Two men smiling at the camera. The man on the left wears glasses and a striped shirt. The man on the right wears a light blue polo shirt.

Ryan Speck and Lewis Rayburn

Three people posing for a photo at an art gallery event. The man on the left wears glasses and a black t-shirt. The woman in the center wears a black and white striped cardigan over a floral dress. The man on the right wears a black button-down shirt.

Derek Atkins, Mia Kurgan and Phillip Jeffries

Man with glasses and a checkered shirt holds a glass of white wine in front of abstract paintings.

Joel Goldstein

Two women smiling and holding wine glasses. The woman on the left wears glasses and a pink cardigan over a white top. The woman on the right wears a yellow shirt with beaded embellishments.

Janace Harding and Sheila Joy

Four people smile for a photo in front of a colorful abstract painting. A man in a striped shirt stands to the left, next to a woman in a black blazer and turquoise necklace. A woman in a green cardigan and a man in a light purple shirt stand to the right.

Jack Anderson, Linda Benefield, Mary Stanley and Spalding Nix

Man with goatee and glasses wearing a black t-shirt and silver chain, standing next to a woman with blonde hair wearing a leopard print cardigan and black top. Both are holding wine glasses.

Jack and Mavis Anderson

Woman with short brown hair wearing a black top and beaded necklace smiles next to a man in a dark green button-down shirt.

Hayley Hartley and Justin Hart

A man stands holding a tablet in front of a seated audience, with artwork on the wall behind him and a panel of four women seated on chairs.

the discussion

This fall, an esteemed group of art and design professionals gathered at Austin Hill Art to discuss the current state of art collecting at a panel discussion titled “The Art of Collecting: What’s Now + What’s Next.” Hosted by Austin Hill and his eponymous gallery, the ASID Georgia Chapter Overtime Group and Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, guests enjoyed an evening of engaging conversation and cocktails against a backdrop of beautiful art.