Jun. 12, 2008 - That unwanted painting

A little research could reward you with cash

Q: What can be done with original art, the kind we buy at a local art fair, when a person grows tired of it and is ready for something else?

Is there a shop that handles watercolors, oils, etc.? I hate to donate these to thrift shops, as they often go unappreciated.

A: First, find out if the artwork has increased in value, advised Stewart Turnquist, with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

“One of the things that can happen over the years is that the artist has gained further recognition and the painting is worth more,” Turnquist said. You can check that using Internet search engines such as Google.

Many artists now have websites, or they might show their work as part of an exhibit. In addition, certain galleries in town represent certain artists. Contact the appropriate gallery and explain that you’d like to sell a piece.

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Source: Star Tribune (Minneapolis)