When I worked at the Flint Institute of Arts, the Founder's Society had an appraisal day as a fundraiser. The fee was relatively small - $5-$10 an item, which was used to offset the cost of the appraiser - and they used someone from DuMouchelles in Detroit: https://www.dumoart.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoomS7b5DuqTrcLSAiqoIw9FbgHZfPeDeLGod3Y... My suggestion would be to contact the Muskegon Museum of Art, Grand Rapids Art Museum, and/or the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, and ask their head of collections/head curator who the museum suggests. Hope that helps! Chene Koppitz Alden B. Dow Home and Studio PR and Marketing Coordinator 315 Post Street Midland, MI 48640 (989) 839-2744 www.abdow.org<http://www.abdow.org/> From: EMAIL TEAM via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 11:50 AM To: Michlib Listserv <michlib-l@liblists.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Antique appraising Has anyone had an antique appraisal night at their library? I have wanted to host an antique appraisal session at our library, just for small items. I can seem to find anyone or group to conduct the program. Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057 (269)588-5103 http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/