How to Collect Art on a Budget

Collect art from young, up and coming artists before their prices soar.  Visit local university/college galleries to scout for pieces that you like.  You can also find talented artists that have reasonably priced pieces online.

Etsy.com: Find original, fine art in a variety of genres from collage to painting to sculpture and photography.  Prices start at $9.
TinyShowcase.com: Each week Tiny Showcase features a new piece of artwork, which they turn into a limited-run print production.  A portion of your purchase goes to charity.  Prices start at $20.
TheWorkingProof.com: Like Tiny Showcase, The Working Proof also releases one new piece of art per week and a portion of the sales (15%) goes to a nonprofit organization.  Prices start at $40.

Always buy something you love, not a piece that looks good with the sofa. If a piece of art moves you, the perfect space will present itself in your home!