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How Collectors Discover Artists Today: A Practical Art Marketing Framework Collectors do not discover artists the way artists imagine they do. There is no magical moment where a collector stumbles into a studio, feels overwhelmed by emotion, and decides to buy. That narrative is comforting, but it is largely fictional. In reality, collectors move through systems. They follow signals. They assess risk. Understanding how collectors actually encounter and validate artists is one of the most important marketing skills an artist can learn. Yet it is rarely taught, openly discussed, or demystified. This gap is why many artists remain visible but uncollected. The Myth of Discovery Artists often believe discovery is external and passive. Someone important will see the work. A gatekeeper will open a door. A collector will “find” them. Collectors do not search randomly. They filter. They encounter artists through: – Exhibitions (physical and online) – Recommendations from trusted so...