ART | Pricing pieces

The Springfield Art Association is hosting two interesting and informative events on the weekend of July 11-12. The first one on Friday night, July 11, is a free talk about downsizing by getting rid of your collections. Andrew Richmond of Garth’s Auctions, a nationally recognized antiques expert, will speak about selling your items at auction and how to mentally and emotionally prepare yourself for parting with things you may have saved for a lifetime. On Saturday, Richmond will provide verbal estimates of antiques and collectibles between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cost is $8 an item or three items for $20.