Education
- Master of Arts in Art History | New York University Institute of Fine Arts | New York, New York | 5.2012
- Extramural Graduate Studies in History of Art | Cornell University | Ithaca, New York | 8.2010-5.2011
- Professional Certificate in Fine and Decorative Arts Appraisal Studies | New York University | New York, New York | 7.2008
- Bachelor of Arts in Art History | Minor in Economics | Ithaca College | Ithaca, New York | 5.2008
- Regents Diploma | Ithaca High School | Ithaca, New York | 6.2004
Appraisal Experience
- Principal | Evan D. Williams Fine Art Consultant & Appraiser, LLC | Ithaca, New York and New York, New York | 10.2008-present
Related Work Experience
- Writer | Sotheby’s | New York, New York | 4.2019-4.2020
- Lecturer, Cinema and Photography | Ithaca College| Ithaca, New York | 12.2017-5.2018
- Specialist Appraiser | Bryson Estates | Cincinnati, Ohio | 7.2015-8.2018
- Cataloger | Stuart Lutz Historic Documents | Short Hills, New Jersey | 6.2011-3.2012
- Professor’s Assistant | New York University Institute of Fine Arts | New York, New York | 8.2010-5.2011
- Deputy Editor | Arms and Armour Auctions | Ithaca, New York | 9.2008-10.2013
- Intern, Photographs Department | Swann Auction Galleries | New York, New York | 7.2007
- Exhibitions Assistant | Ink Shop Printmaking Center | Ithaca, New York | 1.2006-8.2006
- Exhibitions Assistant | Handwerker Gallery | Ithaca, New York | 8.2005-12.2006
- Archival Framer and Salesperson | MasterCraft Fine Art | Ithaca, New York | 5.2005-8.2005
- Salesperson | Solá Gallery | Ithaca, New York | 6.2001-12.2012
Appraisal Qualifications
- Certified Member | Appraisers Association of America | 4.2016-present
- Accredited Member | Appraisers Association of America | 7.2012-4.2016
- Student Affiliate and Annual Conference Volunteer | Appraisers Association of America | 8.2008-7.2012
- Qualified Appraiser | Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice | 8.2008-present
Related Qualifications, Affiliations, and Awards
- Board Member | Ink Shop Printmaking Center | Ithaca, New York | 9.2015-present
- Board Member | Tompkins Connect | Ithaca, New York | 10.2012-2.2016
- Member | Southeastern College Art Conference | 11.2011-present
- Certified Auctioneer | Continental Auctioneers School | Ames, Iowa | 9.2008
- Gulnar Bosch Travel Assistance Award | 11.2011
- New York University Dean’s Student Travel Grant | 11.2011
- New York University Leon Levy and Shelby White Travel Grant | 5.2011
- Savannah College of Art and Design Dean’s Fellowship | Declined | 4.2010
- Ithaca College Department of Art History Honors | 5.2008
- Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society | 5.2008
- Ithaca College Art History Prize | 5.2007
- Ithaca College Annual Writing Contest | Best Expository Essay | 5.2007
Publications and Presentations
- “Lalla Essaydi” with Lalla Essaydi and numerous other biographical essays | Photograph Collector’s Guide, ed. Lee D. Witkin et al. | Forthcoming in 2022
- “Of Djinn and Man: A Conversation with Fabrice Monteiro” | Africanah | 10.2020
- “Points South: A Conversation with Allyson Comstock” | Number | 9.2020
- “Corners Gallery Art Exhibit Evokes Family History, Memory” | Ithaca Voice | 8.2019
- “Interview: Jacoub Reyes” | Number | 5.2019
- “Post-Impressionism” and numerous other thematic and biographical essays | Sothebys.com | 5.2019
- “Every 16 Hours” with Kadie Salfi | Art in Dumbo | 2.2019
- “No Shame in His Game” | Lansing Star | 2.2019
- “Brought Into The Light: The Museum and the Photograph 1850-1900” | Photo History/Photo Future Conference | Rochester, New York | 3.2018
- “Scarce Confederate Musket Takes $14,687” | Maine Antique Digest | 5.2017
- “The Sea Vast and Empty: Erasing Van Anthonissen’s Whale” | Seeing With Animals Conference | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, Kentucky | 4. 2017
- “George Rhoads Painting Tops Auction” | Antiques and the Arts Weekly | 3.2017
- “Recently Revealed Books Rescued From 1969 Flood Date Back to 16th Century” | Fine Books & Collections | 5.2017
- “Entrepreneurs: Then and Now” with Tom Schryver et al. | The History Center in Tompkins County | Ithaca, New York | 1.2017
- “Big Eyes and Diamonds Shine” | Antiques & Auctions News | 12.2016
- “How the Market for Local Estate Personal Property Has Gone Global” | Estate Planning Council of Tompkins County | Ithaca, New York | 10.2016
- “The Value and Challenges of Public Art” with Georgette Steffens | New York Urban Council | Ithaca, New York | 10.2015
- “Bouncing in the Corner: Pulsatile and Vertical Time in the Works of Nauman and Reich” | Southeast College Art Conference | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 10.2015
- “Electric, Ambitious Art Expected at Downtown Ithaca Exhibit” | Ithaca Voice | Ithaca, New York | 7.2015
- “Interview: Jamaal Sheats” | Number | 5.2015
- “The Art and Science of Communications Appraisal” with Diane M. Gayeski | International Association of Business Communicators Heritage Region Conference | Providence, Rhode Island | 10.2014
- “Ever Drifting: Anna Atkins and the Birth of the Photobook” | Antennae | 10.2014
- “Lynda Benglis’s Female Sensibility” | The Chimera Book | 3.2014
- “Laminaria Digitata: Anna Atkins at the Interstice of Science and Imagination” | International Illustration Symposium | Oxford University | Oxford, United Kingdom | 11.2013
- “Interview: Sandra Murchison” | Number | 9.2013
- “Early Exposure: The Emergence of Photography as Art” (Session Chair) | Southeast College Art Conference | Durham, North Carolina | 10.2012
- “An Unsettling Backdrop: The Contemporary Art World in Zimbabwe” | Southeast College Art Conference | Savannah, Georgia | 11.2011
- “Come Out to Show Them: Steve Reich and Bruce Nauman” | Anamesa | 11.2011
- “The Sculpture of Serendipity” | IthacART | 10.2000
Curatorial Experience
- A Moment of Recognition | Hilton Garden Inn | Ithaca, New York | 10.2018
- Early Works by Salvatore Grippi | Benjamin Peters | Ithaca, New York | 10.2017
- Gallery Night | Ithaca, New York | 1.2016-7.2016
- The Real Person Appears | Alternatives | Ithaca, New York | 9.2015
- Art in the Heart | Ithaca, New York | 7.2015-7.2016
Media Quotes
- “Dryden Auction House Sells Eclectic Mix of Merchandise” by Jacob DeRochie | Cortland Standard | 3.2017
- “Importance of Title in Art Transactions” by Tim Parker | Investopedia | 11.2015
- “First Friday Gallery Night Event Brings Buzz to the Commons” by Elizabeth Morris | Ithaca Week | 11.2015
- “Ithaca’s Only Certified Fine Art Appraiser” by Arthur Whitman | Ithaca Times | 5.2014
- “Kinkade Products, Er, Paintings, Flying Off Gallery Walls” by Rich Pedroncelli/AP | NBC News | 4.2012
Endorsements
- “As well as providing a useful—and for the area unique—service, Williams is an intriguing figure: part aesthete, part researcher, and part financial analyst.” | Arthur K. Whitman, Art Critic
- “We just received your comprehensive and thorough analysis of our artwork. It’s exciting to know that we have some valuable pieces. I am deeply grateful for all your acumen that led to a better awareness of the family collections.” | Hon. Robert Mrazek, Former U.S. Congressman
- “I have been in business endeavors with Evan for at least 20 years. I find him to be very bright, ethical, and trustworthy. I have referred many of my clients to Evan with great success, for both appraisals and sales.” | Michael W. Thuesen, Archival Framer
- “I am happy to recommend Evan D. Williams as an art appraiser. I was very satisfied with the results.” | Dr. Franklin W. Robinson, Museum Director Emeritus
- “Evan has always answered my questions, even the most ridiculous ones, with knowledge and with patience. He’s a diamond in a sea of cubic zirconia.” | Jan Safran, Rare Book Sale Coordinator
- “Evan helped me find a market for a collection of rare art books and I was pleased with the process and the results.” | Mike Pizmoht, Energy Executive & Collector
- “I’ve hired Evan to work with our team on several large collections of photography, ephemera, books, and fine art. He performs due diligence, supplies valuation support, and reports his results clearly and succinctly. He is professional, communicative, and works efficiently. Evan has earned my confidence.” | Morgan Rigaud, Appraisal Firm CEO
- “I have had the opportunity of working with Evan on a number of occasions and found him to be very diligent, extremely responsible and easy to get along with.” | Lorraine Anne Davis, Photography Appraiser & Author
- “I have found Evan to be an incredible asset in my acquisition of art pieces of interest. He is a consummate professional and his passion for his work is palpable.” | R.D. Miller, Real Estate Agent Collector
- “Without reservation of any kind, I can recommend working with him. He is extremely knowledgeable and devoted to continued learning within his areas of expertise. He brings integrity, detailed analysis, and efficient and pleasant communication with his colleagues and clients.” | Marie Sirakos, Antiques Dealer
- “He’s extremely quick on turning around projects and does a great job on the final product.” | Eric Russ, Auction House VP
- I have engaged Evan to appraise several valuable artworks for me and have found him consistently professional in his work, thoughtful, thorough, and acting with great integrity in all our dealings. He’s also personable and a pleasure to work with. | Michael Pinnisi, Esq., Attorney and Investment Manager