The growing commitment of museums to diversify their collections and major collectors following the trend has given rise to an ever-increasing demand for African American art. In this presentation, gallerist and art advisory Myrtis Bedolla will address the black art sector's rapid growth in the primary and secondary markets. With prices on the ascent, the market's fluidity is cause for appraisers and gallerists to work in concert with one another. A tenuous relationship at best, this presentation will offer techniques to strengthen the professional bon and provide industry resources to aid appraisers in the valuation process.