Important. For accredited investors under Regulation D 506(c). This page is informational and not an offer or solicitation. Any offering will be made only by confidential materials and executed agreements. Art investing involves market, liquidity, valuation, authenticity, custody, and regulatory risks.
How To Invest in an Art Fund
This guide explains the process professional allocators follow when investing in a private art fund. The steps cover eligibility, due diligence, subscription, capital calls, reporting, and exits. The sequence below reflects market practice for closed end vehicles structured under Reg D 506(c).
1. Confirm Eligibility
- Verify accredited status through documentation or a third party letter
- Submit basic details for NDA and data room approval
- Review conflicts, fee schedule, and governance summary
2. Review Materials
- Read the PPM, partnership agreement, and valuation policy
- Assess custody arrangements, insurance schedules, and service providers
- Evaluate acquisition and divestment program and reporting cadence
3. Operational Diligence
- Confirm audit, administration, and legal counsel
- Check inventory controls and chain of title procedures
- Test communications flow through the investor portal
4. Subscribe
- Execute the subscription package and complete KYC and sanctions screening
- Select onshore or offshore access where available
- Record commitment at the close of the subscription period
5. Fund Capital Calls
- Drawdowns are issued with advance notice
- Use secure wire instructions and maintain FX records
- Monitor portfolio updates and transaction logs
6. Receive Distributions
- Proceeds arise from sales and other cash events during the harvest period
- Waterfall follows the partnership agreement
- Term extensions can be used to complete divestments within market conditions set in the PPM
Outcome. A documented process from accreditation to subscription, with staged funding and programmatic exits.
About The Collector Fund
The Collector Fund is a closed end private art fund focused on post war and contemporary works with secondary market depth and documented provenance. The mandate combines disciplined sourcing, independent valuation references, insured custody, and a timed divestment program. Governance includes an advisory committee for conflict review and a full reporting cadence with quarterly statements and annual audits.
Key Features
- Reg D 506(c) with verified accredited participation
- Capital commitments, staged drawdowns, and controlled liquidity windows
- Custody segregation, inventory audits, and insurance with approved providers
Access
- Data room available following NDA and verification
- PPM and subscription package delivered through secure channels
- Investor portal for notices, statements, and tax documents
Review The Collector Fund
Proceed to the fund page to review mandate, structure, and request materials.
Go to The Collector FundFrequently Asked Questions
Who can invest
Only verified accredited investors under Reg D 506(c). Verification requires documentation or a third party letter from a lawyer or CPA.
How are artworks valued
Third party appraisals and market comparables. Methodology and sources are disclosed in quarterly and annual statements.
How liquid is the investment
There are no routine redemptions during the term. Distributions are funded by sales and other cash events within the divestment program.
What are the fees
Management fee and performance allocation as described in the PPM. Hurdle and clawback terms apply where specified.
How do capital calls work
Drawdowns are issued with two to four weeks notice and are matched to identified transactions and reserved expenses.
What is the reporting cadence
Quarterly statements with valuation notes and transaction logs. Annual audited financials. Advisory committee minutes where permitted.
How are custody and title handled
Segregated insured storage with chain of title, condition reports, and location reconciliations maintained in the data room.
Can I transfer my interest
Transfers are restricted and require consent as set out in the partnership agreement. Details are provided in the PPM.
Note. This FAQ is a summary and is qualified in full by the confidential offering documents.
Disclaimers. This material does not constitute investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Investing involves risk including loss of principal. Past performance is not predictive of future results. No offer or sale will be made where unlawful.
