ISA Summer Institute
REGISTER FOR ISA SUMMER INSTITUTE
Join us for an exclusive, hands-on educational experience designed for ISA appraisers! This highly anticipated event offers a unique opportunity for ISA members to immerse themselves in specialized training and expert-led sessions.
- Date: July 23 - 25, 2025
- Location: Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC 117 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805 - Members
$450.00 before May 30, 2025
$495.00 between May 30, 2025 and July 21, 2025
Non-members
$495.00 before May 30, 2025
$545.00 between May 30, 2025 and July 21, 2025
ISA SUMMER INSTITUTE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 23
4:00 p.m. Welcome Reception, offsite
Thursday, July 24
8:30 am Networking and coffee, light breakfast
9:00 am Welcome and Opening Remarks, Andrew Brunk, President and CEO, Brunk Auctions
"Distinguishing Quality: Identifying 'Good, Better, Best' in Furniture Appraisal"
9:45 am Ken Farmer, Advisor, Appraiser, and Auctioneer
"Discovering a Ratification Copy of the U.S. Constitution and Valuing Folk Art: Stories from the Field"
10:45 am Coffee Break
11:00 am Justin Harrell, Certified Watchmaker, The Watchmaker’s Shop, Asheville
11:45 am Break Out Sessions
12:30 pm Lunch provided on site
1:30 pm Jim Crowley, Asian Art Specialist, Brunk Auctions
"True Colors: Identifying Antique, Dyed, and Genuine Jade for Appraisal"
2:15 pm Robin Rice, Vice President, Silver Specialist, Brunk Auctions
"Foundations in Silver: Key Identification Skills for Appraisal Accuracy"
3:00 pm Coffee Break
3:15 pm Laura Crockett, Senior Fine Art Specialist, Brunk Auctions
“Beyond First Glance: Understanding Condition and Clues When Evaluating Art”
4:00 pm Break Out Sessions
4:30 pm Session ends. Dinner on own.
Friday, July 25
8:30 am Networking and coffee, light breakfast
9:00 am Greg Capps, Coin & Currency Specialist, Brunk Auctions
“The Role and Limitations of Third-party Authentication and Grading”
9:45 am Lauren Brunk, Vice President, Southern Fine Art, Museum Liaison
“Evaluating Southern Art: Tools for Identifying Fakes and Reproductions”
10:30 am Coffee break
10:45 am Break Out Sessions
Noon Lunch provided onsite
1:00 pm Nan Zander, Senior Fine Art Specialist, Brunk Auctions
"Key Elements in Authenticating Fine Art: Focus on American Paintings and
Native American Art"
2:00 pm Coffee break
2:15 pm Depart for Asheville Art Museum tour (bus provided)
https://www.ashevilleart.org/exhibitions/#section-2
3:00pm - 5:00pm Asheville Art Museum Tour
5:00 pm Return to Brunk Auctions