Founded in 2002, the original purpose of the Foundation was to award scholarships to assist individuals wishing to further their appraisal education and knowledge.

Today, the Foundation for Appraisal Education is much more. Scholarships are offered and awarded to appraisers and students who are working to improve their appraisal knowledge by attendance at seminars, courses and other training venues. The Foundation also awards grants in support of educational programs. A major education initiative is the publishing of "The Journal of Advanced Appraisal Studies". This is an annual publication written and edited specifically for personal property appraisers.

All of the work of the Foundation is supported by donations and contributions from private sources, such as individuals and businesses. Support is received from appraisers, auctioneers, students, auction companies, database companies and decorative and fine arts organizations. We appreciate your ongoing support and generous donations.

This blog is dedicated to the recognition of our supporters and will reflect donor membership levels, fund raising events and business partner sponsorship.



Thursday, February 10, 2011

NEW RAGO'S SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED

The Foundation for Appraisal Education is proud to announce the establishment of a new 2011 personal appraisal scholarship in the area of decorative arts.  In alliance with the scholarship sponsor, Rago Arts and Auction Center, the Foundation will be offering The Rago Auctions Scholarship in 20th C. Design during 2011.   This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an applicant wishing to pursue educational opportunities in 20th century design or 20th century decorative arts.

 As a non-profit organization, we promote the advancement of education related to the field of personal property appraising, and one of our key initiatives is the awarding of educational scholarships annually to aid those seeking to improve their knowledge in the field of personal property.  The donation from Rago's enables us to award a new and different scholarship award in 2011, with award preference given to applicants wishing to pursue educational opportunities in 20th Century Design or Decorative Arts.

“We are extremely excited about our partnership with Rago’s,” said Beth Szescila, President of the Foundation for Appraisal Education.  “Their sponsorship of this scholarship is an indication of Rago’s' strong commitment to advancing the education of professional appraisers in the field of 20th century design and decorative arts.  They are an industry leader, and we are grateful for their financial support as well as their focus on education.”

Established by David Rago in 1992, the Rago Arts and Auction Center (Rago’s) first specialized in 20th century design.  Since that time, Rago’s has steadily expanded into auctions of fine art, estate property, silver and jewelry and tribal property and is now one of the premier auction houses in the United States of decorative arts, fine arts and jewelry.

Students, new or experienced appraisers, or any individual wanting to further their educational development in the area of personal property appraising may apply for the scholarship.  Scholarships are awarded to cover the costs for tuition of courses, classes, workshops, programs or conferences and do not include travel, hotel or other associated expenses.  Applications for the scholarship will be accepted through May 31st of this year, and detailed information and applications can be found on our website. or by contacting Diane Marvin, Vice President and Scholarship director, at dmappraise@aol.com.  Rago’s can be contacted through its website:  www.ragoarts.com.  

The Foundation extends our hearty thanks to Rago's for their generous donation, and we appreciate all they do in support of our educational efforts and programs.

Vicky Nash Shaw, ISA CAPP
Secretary
Foundation for Appraisal Education
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