Profile
Ellen’s passion for art began at the age of 12 when she attended her first art opening at her family’s gallery, Poulsen Galleries, in Pasadena, California. Ever since her first meetings with artists and their patrons her goal has been to educate others on the importance of art in our every day lives. Ellen is the fourth generation to work in the gallery, opened by her great-grandparents in 1927, joining her mother, Marcia Osterkamp, and grandfather, James Haddad. In July of 2003 she joined her mother and grandfather as a member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA).
Professional Appraisal Training
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS ASSETS CONFERENCE 2008
Baltimore, Maryland
- National Conference focusing on personal property theory, current IRS regulations, and Eastern American Art.
NATIONAL APPRAISAL CONSULTANTS 2008
Tampa Bay, Florida
- Attended "Appraisal Bootcamp" for experience in effective marketing and selling of the appraisal business.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS REQUALIFICATION COURSE 2008
Sacramento, California
- A refresher course on appraisal studies and report writing. Emphasis placed on new regulations and standards affecting appraisals, report writing skills, research resources and methodology. (Description courtesy of the International Society of Appraisers)
UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL PRACTICE COURSE 2008
Sacramento, California
- Certification Course in Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice 2008-2009
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS ASSETS CONFERENCE 2007
Fort Worth, Texas
- National Conference focusing on personal property theory, current IRS regulations, and restoration.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS ASSETS CONFERENCE 2006
Santa Fe, New Mexico
- National Conference focusing on personal property theory, current IRS regulations, and appraisal litigation.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS ASSETS CONFERENCE 2005
Chicago, Illinois
- National Conference focusing on personal property theory, appraisal legal theory, and appraisal responsibility.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS ASSETS CONFERENCE 2004
Atlanta, Georgia
- National Conference focusing on personal property theory, professional responsibility, and legal expectations.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS FINE ARTS SPECIALTY COURSE 2003
Chicago, Illinois
- Emphasizes the primary categories of fine art frequently encountered by appraisers and dealers: paintings, sculpture, works on paper, frames, photography, animation art, Russian icons and Spanish Colonial art. Major areas of focus: art history, looking at artworks properly, identifying and researching fine art works, properly describing art works, correctly employing specific vocabulary, and art conservation. (Description courtesy of the International Society of Appraisers)
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS CORE COURSE IN APPRAISAL STUDIES 2003
Chicago, Illinois
- This is a "nuts and bolts" approach to personal property appraising for use in all of the specialty disciplines. Special attention is paid to identification and authentication, market and value research, analysis, ethics and professional conduct, and preparing professional reports. (Description courtesy of the International Society of Appraisers)
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS LOOKING AT PAPER & PRINTS COURSE 2003
Denver, Colorado
- This course emphasizes the distinguishing features between types of prints and the paper that is used to produce them. (Description courtesy of the International Society of Appraisers)
Education
MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE 2009
Monterey, California
- "French In Action" Language Course
MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE 2008
Monterey, California
- "French In Action" Language Course
- "Academic Writing" Course
SCUOLA LEONARDO DA VINCI 2004
Siena, Italy
- 8 Week Italian Language Course
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO 1999-2003
Chicago, Illinois
- Bachelor of Arts in Art History
- Senior Thesis on Pasadena: Landscapes, Artists,& Patronage, 1900-1930
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO 2002
Rome, Italy
- 4 Week Italian Language Course
- 4 Week Literature in Art Course
Professional Experience
ELLEN OSTERKAMP APPRAISALS (2005-Present)
Eugene, Oregon
Owner / Certified Appraiser of Personal Property
- Prepares & Executes Personal Property Appraisals
- Offers Guidance in the Acquisition of Artwork
- Lecture Services
- Provides Household Inventory Services
POULSEN GALLERIES, INC.
Brawley, California
- Co-Owner of Fine Art Gallery (2003-Present)
- Director of Fine Art Gallery (2003-2005)
- Assistant Director of Fine Art Gallery (1999-2003)
GEORGE STERN FINE ARTS (2005-2006)
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
LECTURES
PEO WOMAN’S GROUP
Brawley, California
PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Pasadena, California
Memberships & Subscriptions
Accredited Member, International Society of Appraiser (Chicago, Illinois)
American Art Review (National Publication)
Art Business News (National Publication)
Mailing Address: 1574 Coburg Road #297 Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 800.881.7896
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