Janet Gwendolyn Smith Art

Our focus is fine art appraisal and art consulting. For more information please contact us: info@jgsart.com
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Janet Gwendolyn Smith, ISA is an independent fine art appraiser, art consultant, art historian, art authenticator and curator. She is independent from any gallery, auction house, museum, or other art related business. Janet mentors American art history students nationally. She contributes American artist biographies to www.askart.com with the focus on 19th-21st century women artists.

Janet consults in the areas of authentication, appraisal, program design, collection development, inventory and documentation. She has been active in the art community since 1987. The past 10 years her focus has been her clients, their art and art research. She utilizes recognized experts to assist in the review of the art. Janet Smith, ISA is a full member of the International Society of Appraisers and an associate member of The American Institute of Conservation. We provide fine art appraisal services.

Janet is available for art consultations, public speaking and seminars. Clients are individuals, private collectors, non-profit foundations, insurance companies, societies, corporations, fraternal organizations, museums, galleries and historical societies.

Art is as unique as its owner. Art work is reviewed based upon the art, the artist and the individual owner's requirements. We assist museums, non-profit organizations and private collectors with purchases and sales of art without public exposure through auctions.

URGENT NEED TULANE and LSU STUDENTS

Art research assistant for Degas/Musson letters and photographs archived at Tulane and LSU.

NEWS ABOUT NEBRASKA ART AND COLLECTORS

NEBRASKA HUSKER FOOTBALL COLLECTORS
Nebraska Husker Letterman offers three (3 of 5-one artist proof) National Championship 1970 & 1971, "Nebraska Suite" limited 300 series by Leroy Neiman created in 1974. The offer is direct by the original owner. We post the offer free, no fees/commission to seller/buyer. Owner is selling for health reasons. Serious inquiries only. Go Huskers!

AUGUSTUS DUNBIER COLLECTORS The painting "Quiet Water" is offered for sale by a private collector. One of the artist's finest. Private showing only. Picture is located in the Lakeside Hospital area of Omaha for viewing. Inquire: jgsomaha@yahoo.com http://www.jgsart.com/augustuswdunbier.ivnu
URGENT: NEBRASKA BENEFACTORS NEEDED:
For the Great Plains Art Museum-UNL, Lincoln, NE. One Nebraska painting by Bierstadt and a recently discovered artist proof bronze by Russell are for sale. Benefactor to purchase one or both then loan or donate. Possible matching funds for donor. All communications are confidential and donors may remain anonymous. Contact: jgsomaha@yahoo.com
ART EDUCATION AND THINKING http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/04/16/arts-and-smarts-test-scores-and-cognitive-development/
JACK B. YEATS Private collector wants to purchase Yeats family art, drawings, sketches, photographs, letters, exhibition catalogs or records and gallery information.

2010 Art Events:
London,UK 23Jan-18Apr Burlington House/Royal Academy,The Real Van Gogh

Trinity College,Dublin,IRE 10-12Sept2010-4th Annual John Butler Yeats Seminar, contact jgsomaha@yahoo.com with interest.

NEBRASKA ART HISTORY AWARDS 2009
Wayne Sealy-Omaha,NE,USA-Art director, illusionist and expert in artist style technique, tips and tricks. Sealy assisted with art research projects in the past 5 years. His Mystery Manor Theater-Omaha is known internationally for development of makeup artists, actors, costume design and staging. He contributions include national charities, rock musicians, movie and stage theater projects.
Joe Greenleaf-Dublin,IRE-Irish art research assistant working at the National Gallery of Ireland in the archives.
LaDonna Eriksen-Omaha,NE-assistance with scientific and microscopic analysis of fine art.
Winter Mendelson-Snellville Georgia,USA-student and research assistant for the Jack B.Yeats project.
Julia Odorisio-London,UK-graduate student research at Villanova University for Jack B. Yeats Broadside and other publications. Research assistant for large American, Italian and French estate-summer 2009. Nebraska art research in Paris,FR and London,UK.
RoseAnn Thramer-Omaha,NE,USA-Educator, Millard Public Schools. Assistance with various projects summer and fall 2009.
Ryan Boney--Omaha,NE&PA,USA-Audio project mgr, STRATCOM converting 2 yrs Omaha Public Schools & 17 yrs of Millard Public School music programs (1973-1992)directed by Mrs. Emily Jane Stevens from analog to digital format.
NEBRASKA ART HISTORY AWARDS 2008-December 23, 2008
Four scholars received Nebraska Art History Medals for their art history research during the year of 2008. Ed Bentley, Susan Heinemann, Karen Hollingsworth, and Julia Odorisio.
NEBRASKA ART HISTORY AWARDS 2007-December 22, 2007
Four scholars receive Nebraska Art History Medals for their art history research during the year of 2007. Will Anderson, graduate of Doane College, 2007 B.A. in English. Researching Omaha art history independently at the University of Nebraska-Omaha utilizing Omaha periodical microfilm of the 19th century. He assisted editing an article for an international publication about the radiography of paintings. Anderson is also an award winning independent film maker. Laura Hollingsworth, Calvin College, 2008 graduate B.A. in Religion with a minor in Psychology. Hollingsworth's research included periodical microfilm at the University of Nebraska-Omaha the summer of 2007. Hollingsworth discovered old photographs of 19th century art studios on Farnam Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Audrey Jacobs, Creighton University, undergraduate in Fine Art for her continuing research of Nebraska 19th century women artists at the Louvre in Paris, Omaha, and Kansas City. Jacobs continues her undergraduate art education at New York City University in 2008. Julia Odorisio a graduate of Creighton University, B.A. in Art History, English Literature, French, and a Minor in Film Studies. Her art research was at the Louvre, Musee de Orsay, London National Gallery and the Grand Lodge of England during the summer of 2007. The art research continues in Pennsylvania. Odorisio is studying law at Villanova University.

"The art research focus is 19th century Nebraska artists. This journey is back to Nebraska's art roots. The awards are a token of appreciation for time and valued contributions." The research is part of a Nebraska Art History Project under Smith's direction. The objective is preservation of American & Nebraska art and art history.
Art students interested in 19th-21st century North American art research, please contact Sara at info@jgsart.com.

		Our focus is fine art appraisal and art consulting. For more information please contact us: info@jgsart.com Please click the green arrow above to start the slideshow with audio or click the white square box to view without audio. Janet Gwendolyn Smith, ISA is an independent fine art appraiser, art consultant, art historian, art authenticator and curator. She is independent from any gallery, auction house, museum, or other art related business. Janet mentors American art history students nationally. She contributes American artist biographies to www.askart.com with the focus on 19th-21st century women artists. Janet consults in the areas of authentication, appraisal, program design, collection development, inventory and documentation. She has been active in the art community since 1987. The past 10 years her focus has been her clients, their art and art research. She utilizes recognized experts to assist in the review of the art. Janet Smith, ISA is a full member of the International Society of Appraisers and an associate member of The American Institute of Conservation. We provide fine art appraisal services. Janet is available for art consultations, public speaking and seminars. Clients are individuals, private collectors, non-profit foundations, insurance companies, societies, corporations, fraternal organizations, museums, galleries and historical societies. Art is as unique as its owner. Art work is reviewed based upon the art, the artist and the individual owner's requirements. We assist museums, non-profit organizations and private collectors with purchases and sales of art without public exposure through auctions. URGENT NEED TULANE and LSU STUDENTS Art research assistant for Degas/Musson letters and photographs archived at Tulane and LSU. NEWS ABOUT NEBRASKA ART AND COLLECTORS NEBRASKA HUSKER FOOTBALL COLLECTORS Nebraska Husker Letterman offers three (3 of 5-one artist proof) National Championship 1970 & 1971, "Nebraska Suite" limited 300 series by Leroy Neiman created in 1974. The offer is direct by the original owner. We post the offer free, no fees/commission to seller/buyer. Owner is selling for health reasons. Serious inquiries only. Go Huskers! AUGUSTUS DUNBIER COLLECTORS The painting "Quiet Water" is offered for sale by a private collector. One of the artist's finest. Private showing only. Picture is located in the Lakeside Hospital area of Omaha for viewing. Inquire: jgsomaha@yahoo.com http://www.jgsart.com/augustuswdunbier.ivnu URGENT: NEBRASKA BENEFACTORS NEEDED: For the Great Plains Art Museum-UNL, Lincoln, NE. One Nebraska painting by Bierstadt and a recently discovered artist proof bronze by Russell are for sale. Benefactor to purchase one or both then loan or donate. Possible matching funds for donor. All communications are confidential and donors may remain anonymous. Contact: jgsomaha@yahoo.com ART EDUCATION AND THINKING http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/04/16/arts-and-smarts-test-scores-and-cognitive-development/ JACK B. YEATS Private collector wants to purchase Yeats family art, drawings, sketches, photographs, letters, exhibition catalogs or records and gallery information. 2010 Art Events: London,UK 23Jan-18Apr Burlington House/Royal Academy,The Real Van Gogh Trinity College,Dublin,IRE 10-12Sept2010-4th Annual John Butler Yeats Seminar, contact jgsomaha@yahoo.com with interest. NEBRASKA ART HISTORY AWARDS 2009 Wayne Sealy-Omaha,NE,USA-Art director, illusionist and expert in artist style technique, tips and tricks. Sealy assisted with art research projects in the past 5 years. His Mystery Manor Theater-Omaha is known internationally for development of makeup artists, actors, costume design and staging. He contributions include national charities, rock musicians, movie and stage theater projects. Joe Greenleaf-Dublin,IRE-Irish art research assistant working at the National Gallery of Ireland in the archives. LaDonna Eriksen-Omaha,NE-assistance with scientific and microscopic analysis of fine art. Winter Mendelson-Snellville Georgia,USA-student and research assistant for the Jack B.Yeats project. Julia Odorisio-London,UK-graduate student research at Villanova University for Jack B. Yeats Broadside and other publications. Research assistant for large American, Italian and French estate-summer 2009. Nebraska art research in Paris,FR and London,UK. RoseAnn Thramer-Omaha,NE,USA-Educator, Millard Public Schools. Assistance with various projects summer and fall 2009. Ryan Boney--Omaha,NE&PA,USA-Audio project mgr, STRATCOM converting 2 yrs Omaha Public Schools & 17 yrs of Millard Public School music programs (1973-1992)directed by Mrs. Emily Jane Stevens from analog to digital format. NEBRASKA ART HISTORY AWARDS 2008-December 23, 2008 Four scholars received Nebraska Art History Medals for their art history research during the year of 2008. Ed Bentley, Susan Heinemann, Karen Hollingsworth, and Julia Odorisio. NEBRASKA ART HISTORY AWARDS 2007-December 22, 2007 Four scholars receive Nebraska Art History Medals for their art history research during the year of 2007. Will Anderson, graduate of Doane College, 2007 B.A. in English. Researching Omaha art history independently at the University of Nebraska-Omaha utilizing Omaha periodical microfilm of the 19th century. He assisted editing an article for an international publication about the radiography of paintings. Anderson is also an award winning independent film maker. Laura Hollingsworth, Calvin College, 2008 graduate B.A. in Religion with a minor in Psychology. Hollingsworth's research included periodical microfilm at the University of Nebraska-Omaha the summer of 2007. Hollingsworth discovered old photographs of 19th century art studios on Farnam Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Audrey Jacobs, Creighton University, undergraduate in Fine Art for her continuing research of Nebraska 19th century women artists at the Louvre in Paris, Omaha, and Kansas City. Jacobs continues her undergraduate art education at New York City University in 2008. Julia Odorisio a graduate of Creighton University, B.A. in Art History, English Literature, French, and a Minor in Film Studies. Her art research was at the Louvre, Musee de Orsay, London National Gallery and the Grand Lodge of England during the summer of 2007. The art research continues in Pennsylvania. Odorisio is studying law at Villanova University. "The art research focus is 19th century Nebraska artists. This journey is back to Nebraska's art roots. The awards are a token of appreciation for time and valued contributions." The research is part of a Nebraska Art History Project under Smith's direction. The objective is preservation of American & Nebraska art and art history. Art students interested in 19th-21st century North American art research, please contact Sara at info@jgsart.com. Copyright Janet Gwendolyn Smith Art 2004-2010 All artwork is copyright of the respective owner or artist. Webmaster
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