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A NEW YEAR & NEW BEGINNINGS : The New President of the Canadian Chapter of the International Society of Appraisers

I am proud to announce that I was elected as the new President of the Canadian Chapter of the International Society of Appraisers as of January 1, 2022.  A sincere thank you to Past President Kelly Juhasz, whose dedicated leadership for six years is responsible, along with the efforts of the whole executive committee, for the continued success of our award-winning Chapter of professional appraisers.  

I am proud to announce that I was elected as the new President of the Canadian Chapter of the International Society of Appraisers as of January 1, 2022.  A sincere thank you to Past President Kelly Juhasz, whose dedicated leadership for six years is responsible, along with the efforts of the whole executive committee, for the continued success of our award-winning Chapter of professional appraisers.  

As a member of the ISA for more than a decade, and having achieved the CAPP designation, I have built relationships with my fellow ISA appraisers in both Canada and the US as an Instructor and Ambassador. In my career as an appraiser, I have worked with a wide variety of clients, including auction houses, museums, insurance companies and private individuals. I am confident that I possess the qualifications, appraisal knowledge, director experience on other boards including the Ontario Arts Council, and leadership skills to serve and guide our award-winning Canadian Chapter and its amazing members to build upon the work of the current and past Executive Committees. In undertaking the responsibilities of President, I also intend to engage, connect and grow awareness of our profession in the community of key stakeholders.  

The International Society of Appraisers (ISA) is the largest of the professional personal property appraisal associations representing the most highly trained and rigorously tested independent appraisers in the United States and Canada. We are a not-for-profit, member-driven association, formed to support our member needs and to enhance public trust by producing qualified and ethical appraisers who are recognized authorities in personal property appraising.

ISA was founded in 1979. Over the past 41 years, the society has grown to be the undisputed personal property association of choice. Our Core Course in Appraisal Studies is widely regarded as the most comprehensive in the industry, distinguishing ISA as the leader in methodology, theory, principles, practices, and ethics.

ISA’s membership is diverse and collegial. Our members include many of the country’s most respected appraisers, consultants, curators, scholars, gallerists, estate liquidators, auctioneers, and dealers. We pride ourselves on a strong national network of appraisers who draw on highly specialized knowledge, skill, and experience, serving as a resource to our fellow members in a spirit which is unparalleled.

2022 marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Canadian Chapter. Beginning in 2000, many of the founding members are still active in the Chapter and have been ISA members for over 20 years. The executive and committee members all volunteer their time and skills to represent and manage the Chapter right across Canada.

I look forward to serving as National representative of our Chapter members in the advancement of excellence for our profession, being responsive to changes within the industry and I am dedicated to appraisal advocacy.

In this New Year of the Tiger, I would like to wish my colleagues, clients and friends, a healthy, happy and prosperous 2022!

Recap: Assets 2016 and the ISA Special Merit Award

This year’s annual International Society of Appraisers (ISA) conference was held in Fort Worth, Texas, from April 15-18,  and was a resounding success. After a few whirlwind days visiting museums and viewing esteemed collections, Susan had the opportunity to speak on a panel alongside Josefa Gonzalez Mariscal on the topic of collecting international art in a global market. Susan’s talk was an excellent opportunity to share knowledge about the demands and intricacies of this particular sector, covering a range of topics including how to deal with exchange rates to cultural property designations and art repatriation. During the closing reception of the four day conference, Susan was presented with the Special Merit Award by her colleagues in the ISA in recognition of her outstanding leadership skills and commitment to advancing the field of appraisals.


Accepting Special Service award 2 Accepting Special Service award 1

Susan is excited to continue sharing her knowledge and is looking forward to teaching the Asian Art III: Foundation Course in Asian Ceramics for Appraisers which will be offered in San Francisco from August 3-5, 2016. The two day course will provide an overview of Asian ceramics with a particular focus on Chinese works of art, addressing pertinent information about the appraisal and valuation of this in-demand market. To learn more, or to register, please visit the International Society of Appraisers (Canada) website.

 

Fort Worth, Texas

Susan accepting the Special Merit Award during the ISA annual conference, Fort Worth, Texas

 

Join Susan at Assets 2016

Susan is proud to participate in Assets, the International Society of Appraiser’s 2016 annual conference to be held in Dallas – Fort Worth, Texas from April 15-18. Join Susan as she discusses the unique challenges of appraising international art in today’s changing global market during a joint FA and ARC session on Sunday April 17. For more information or to register for the event, click here.

Susan will also be teaching a course on Chinese ceramics,Asian Arts III: Foundation Course in Asian Ceramics for Appraisers, through the ISA’s educational program in San Francisco. To learn more about this course and other educational courses, visit Art Education.