Art provides the world with a sensory experience like no other. To own a piece of this world is a dream, to view it a privilege and to earn a rate of return on it, a bonus. Art Equity has managed to combine all three.
Art Equity is an Australian company delivering art advisory and innovative investment solutions to collectors and investors in Australia and abroad. Our combination of art expertise and education, structured investments and passion offers unprecedented opportunities for clients to build wealth and personal enrichment from Australian art.
Our clients include art lovers, private and corporate collectors and astute investors who integrate art into their broader investment portfolios. We also have advisor relationships with leading financial institutions throughout Australia and Asia.
Art Equity customises art portfolios for clients, for rental to the corporate sector. This enables our clients to generate an income from their art in addition to the potential capital appreciation of the work over time.
We use our extensive networks for sourcing high quality art from both the primary and secondary markets and have exclusively worked on projects with some of Australia's greatest artists, printmakers and Indigenous communities. We also provide a private client advisory service including research, private investment vehicles, specialised advice and acquisition of works at auction.
Reputation and trust is at the core of Art Equity's relationships with artists, suppliers, partners and most importantly, our clients. Art Equity is positioned well to guide the process of acquisition and help build portfolios of important Australian art.
Associations
Art Gallery of NSW
Art Equity is proud to be the sponsor of Contempo, a membership category of the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales.
Contempo is designed specifically for art enthusiasts who enjoy exploring and being part of Sydney's contemporary art scene. Members are exposed to a diverse range of events including exhibition tours, lecture series, art classes, artist forums and social events at the Art Gallery of NSW.
Art Equity is committed to offering clients a complete art experience. Our relationship with Contempo is a perfect fit.
http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
Supporting Local Charities
Art Equity sponsors mountaineers to raise funds for the Westmead Children's Hospital and Enough is Enough Charity Foundation
Art Equity is proud to support Darren Wise and Shane Pophfer in their quest to conquer the seven highest peaks in the world. The purpose of their expeditions is to raise funds for the Enough is Enough Charity Foundation and the Westmead Children's Hospital.
The pair have already summited Mt Kosciusko (Australia), Mt Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) and Mt Aconcagua (Argentina). The final three peaks include Vinson (Antarctica), Denali (Alaska) and the mighty Everest (Nepal).
http://darrenwise.com.au/Bikes for Bush Foundation
Bikes for Bush is a unique intiative founded by Art Equity and Australia's pro-cycling team, Pegasus Racing. The foundation promotes positive health and lifestyle benefits through the donation of BMX bicycles to the children in Australia's remote indigenous communities.
Bikes for Bush draws on the talents of Australia's most acclaimed Indigenous artists including Wentja Napaltjarri, Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa (Mrs Bennett) and Yannima Tommy Watson amongst, who have painted state-of-the-art bicycles into collectable artworks for a grand auction and charity night on 1 October in Melbourne. At this time the eyes of the world will be on the finest international cyclists at the UCI Road World Championships in Geelong.
"Bikes for Bush is a genuine partnership between the Australian art, sport and corporate communities and Indigenous Australia," says Brett Godfrey, ex-CEO of Virgin Blue.
http://www.bikesforbush.com.au/Dedicated portfolio managers
Art Equity has dedicated Portfolio Managers who work alongside clients to achieve their investment and collecting goals. Clients are kept up to date with auction results and market trends and are regularly informed of opportunities which fit with their portfolio objectives.
Wherever you are in the world, our professional team delivers ongoing management offers for your art portfolio.
Extensive market relationships
Art Equity has long-established relationships with artists, art dealers, private and commercial collectors, auction houses and industry experts. This enables us to access the best quality fine art at the best price.
Our established relationships with artists and Master Printmakers provide us with exclusive supply rights for major limited print editions. Print editions present an excellent starting point for collecting and investing.
Earning income from art
A growing trend in the corporate sector has seen a move away
from art ownership to art rental. This has opened up
opportunities for investors to benefit from this high-demand niche
market.
Art Equity Rental Portfolios are uniquely positioned to help
investors create their own portfolio of artworks that can provide
an income stream for fixed periods of time in addition to the
potential capital gain. Clients are advised on the selection of
artworks to align with both their collecting and investing goals
and to maximise the rental opportunities for the portfolio.
Customised investment portfolios
Recognising the need for art to provide an income stream - a
traditional yardstick of financial analysis, Art Equity has
developed high performing art rental portfolios that deliver a
return as well as potential capital growth over time.
The customised portfolios of artwork are rented to the corporate
sector for their offices and foyers, returning clients between 5%
and 9% per annum in rental income. Many investors use their
superannuation funds to invest in Art Equity rental portfolios, but
must comply with strict ATO guidelines.
Art Equity Premium
Art Equity's premium art advisory service is designed for
clients who are serious about their art collection and investment.
Members benefit from a range of services from customised
reporting and pre-market offerings to VIP invitations and discounts
on art related products and services.
Art Equity Premium offers outstanding value. For a
conservative annual fee, members have access to all the market
information needed to make informed buying decisions regardless of
where the work is purchased.
Contact us if you'd
like to know more about the benefits, special privileges and advice
that comes with being an Art Equity Premium member.
DIY superannuation
The preference for long term investment horizons has seen many
investors allocate part of their self-managed superannuation funds
(SMSF's) into fine art. A tangible asset with strong growth
potential (plus the option of an income stream), art offers
valuable peace of mind for the investors future.
As with all assets held within a SMSF, fine art is subject to
strict guidelines ensuring the asset is being held in compliance
with the fund's investment strategy and the Sole Purpose
Test. The Sole Purpose Test ensures that the investments made
by trustees are for benefit only upon retirement.
Check with your accountant and/or financial advisor to ensure that
you understand the requirements and current legislation.
Corporate art rental
Art Equity is Australia's leading non-government supplier of rental artwork to the corporate sector. With the lowest art rental rates in Australia, we offer businesses the most affordable access to original artworks by leading emerging and established artists. We have a dedicated art rental division to manage our corporate clients and develop this key area of our business.
Exclusive print publishing
Barbarian Press, a wholly owned subsidiary of Art
Equity works with many of Australia's great artists and printmakers
to create first edition artworks in the market.
We exclusively supply our clients with limited print
editions by some of Australia's leading artists. Print editions
present an excellent starting point for collecting and investing in
art.
Ongoing research and art market analysis
Art Equity tracks and researches art market movements on a daily basis. Our relationship network within the industry means we are constantly updated with information on artists and artworks.
Independent art valuations
Art Equity uses independent licensed fine art valuers to provide valuation certificates on all artworks for clients. These are important for the resale of clients' artworks and are necessary in securing their investments for insurance and superannuation purposes.
Art education
With numerous qualified educators within our team, Art Equity firmly considers the journey of learning as one of the great pleasures of art collecting, and a key to successful investing. We explain all facets of the industry, art history, and investing in our regular education seminars, exhibitions and tours of public art galleries.
We regularly present to private banking teams and private clients of leading financial institutions and conduct regular tours for clients at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, MCA and major public galleries in other states.
Art Insight
In addition to updates from our Portfolio Managers, Art Equity clients are also well-informed of art market movements in our bi-monthly online market report, Art Insight. In its fifth year and with one of the highest readerships in the art market, Art Insight is a must for any collector or investor in this sector.
Private dealing
Art Equity is able to access important works by Australia's iconic artists, both past and present, which become available on the secondary market. A viable alternative to the auction room, our discreet private treaty sourcing and selling is extensively employed by our clients.
Extra considerations
Buying art usually involves costs and considerations additional to the artwork itself. Art Equity can co-ordinate these important extras on your behalf using our preferred suppliers, passing on the best industry rates.
- Independent certified art valuation.
- Valuation for art works donated to institutions under the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
- Insurance
- Shipping and transport (by a specialised art packing and transport company)
- Archival framing; and
- Specialist fine art storage
Raj Nanda
BEc, MBA
Director and CEO
Raj Nanda, Director and CEO of Art Equity, has held previous executive positions in major financial groups including UBS, Macquarie Bank, Citibank and AGC. He was a founding executive of the Macquarie Infrastructure Group as well as a number of specialist alternate asset class funds in the Asia Pacific region. Holding an MBA as well as a PS 146 he has gained extensive experience in business development, transaction structuring and funds management.
Ralph Hobbs
BFA, Dip. Ed, MFAD
Art Director
Art Equity's Art Director, Ralph Hobbs has a wealth of experience as an artist, art educator and consultant to art institutions. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Art, Diploma of Education and a Masters in Fine Art and Design. His ongoing studies and life-long passion for art has positioned him as an authority in the industry. Highly regarded for his eye for exceptional art and understanding of what makes an artwork both collectable and valuable is an inherent skill that Art Equity clients have appreciated for many years.
Alistair Bailey
BA (Hons), PGCE (UK)
Executive Director of Sales
Art Equity's Executive Director of Sales, Alistair Bailey holds Bachelor degrees in Music (Hons) and Education. A highly regarded commentator on current trends, Alistair is regularly interviewed for television, newspaper and radio. With his extensive knowledge of the historical data as it relates to individual artists and the art market generally, he is a valuable source of facts for the art market investor.
The Art Equity Team
People with passion
The team
The Art Equity team is an enthusiastic group of professionals who share a passion for art. We offer a broad mix of skills from art education, gallery management and curatorial backgrounds to financial and investment expertise.
The CBD location of the Art Equity gallery offers a central base to view art and have one-on-one discussions with an Art Equity consultant. Our dynamic exhibition programme covers a diversity of media and artists. We welcome your participation at our events.
As Sydney's premier CBD commercial gallery, Art Equity offers a convenient central base to view art and have one-on-one discussions with an Art Equity consultant. We are located just a short walk from the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
In addition to sourcing major works by Australia's blue-chip artists, we represent some of the most collectable emerging and mid-career contemporary artists in this country. We work closely with Indigenous art communities, and exhibitions by internationally-renowned Indigenous artists regularly feature on our exhibition program.
Our gallery provides an intimate environment to view works and discuss options for collections or investment portfolios. Education seminars, artist talks and private client functions are also regularly hosted in Art Equity's gallery.
