Don’t Miss Out: PPAS25 Expert Speakers & Exclusive Tours Await You!

March 10, 2025

Maximize Your Investment!

Join industry leaders, market experts, and fellow appraisers for three dynamic days of insights, connections, and cutting-edge trends. Dive into engaging discussions, gain practical takeaways, and expand your expertise.

Beyond the sessions, explore Houston’s world-class museums, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture on exclusive post-event tours.

Don’t miss your chance to grow, connect, and be part of the premier event for personal property appraisers. 

Session Highlights

  • Early Houston Families Who Changed the Global Museum Map 
  • Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
  • Toshiko Takaezu: A Booming Market
  • Case Study: Donation of an Important Imperial Chinese Screen in the MFAH
  • How to View Japanese Swords and Prints
  • Harvesting History: A Look at African American Archives
  • Market Changes from an Art Advisors Perspective: Art Basel, NY, and Contemporary Art
  • Originals: The Appeal and Market of Illustration Art
  • Photography Market Trends – What’s Hot and What’s Not
  • Books & Historical Documents, Oh My!
  • Bananas! A Survey of the Recent Contemporary Art Market
  • American Art and Market Trends: A Study of the Past Ten Years at Auction
  • From Niche to Global: How 20th Century Design Has Evolved Over the Past 20 Years
  • You're Wearing That? A Look at Current Trends in Menswear Sales on the Secondary Market
  • Desde la Tierra: SouthWest Art | Modern and Contemporary Indigenous Art
  • Market Focus: Latin American Art
  • Appraisers as Expert Witnesses

Optional Post Conference Tours

Museum of Fine Arts Houston: Bayou Bend & Rienzi (Decorative Arts)

Step into Houston’s rich history and artistic heritage with guided tours of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s (MFAH) Bayou Bend and Rienzi house museums. Explore stunning collections of American decorative arts and European masterpieces, set within lush gardens and elegant estates. These exclusive docent-led tours provide deeper insight into the significance and craftsmanship behind these world-renowned collections.

The Menil Collection (Fine Arts)

Prefer a self-guided adventure? Spend a relaxing afternoon exploring The Menil Collection, a unique cultural enclave of art buildings and serene green spaces nestled within a charming residential neighborhood. Located just one mile from Hotel ZaZa, this extraordinary collection features everything from surrealist works to contemporary masterpieces, offering an inspiring and thought-provoking experience.

Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and discover!

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