Lauren K. Stump, ISA AM, Fine Art

Brandon Zebold’s sculpture “Orb I” was installed in 2005 on the Roundabout Art Route in Bend, Oregon, and was recently subjected to what Stephen Colbert called “lighthearted vandalism.” But how does this impact you as the appraiser?

Steve Roach, JD, ISA CAPP provides valuable insight about this lighthearted vandalism!

City of Bend, Oregon, photograph.

Welcome to the ISA "Post Office Hours" blog post! This post serves as a follow-up to our recent Office Hours session, where members submitted questions in advance. Inside, you'll find answers to these submitted questions.

ISA Introduces our new Director of Education!

State and national elections, conflicts in the Middle East, and global unrest have constantly been on our minds and in our daily conversations. We are bombarded with things over which we have little to no control. Our homes provide us a sanctuary by surrounding ourselves with possessions that feed our souls, keep our memories alive, tell stories, or showcase our interests.  People desperately seek more positivity - as reflected in their buying trends in 2024 and moving into 2025.