Art as an Asset: Investing in Creativity
Naples, Fla. (July 2, 2025) – Amy Art Gallery’s Morning Art Breaks continue with “Art as an Asset” on Saturday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m., with guest host Ted Hudgins, a Naples-based attorney. The event will be held at Amy Art Gallery at 950 1st Avenue North in the Naples Design District, with treats provided by The Bakery at Grappino.
Hudgins will enlighten art buyers about art as an appreciable asset, with tips on how to appraise art to diversify a portfolio. “Investing in art is a way to create a legacy,” Hudgins commented. “While the key drivers for buying art are emotional and aesthetic value, they are followed by the artwork’s financial value.”
Hudgins will also detail benefits for investing in art such as inflation protection and potential for high returns, as well as cultural and social benefits.
Artist Amy Moglia Heuerman created the themed Morning Art Breaks, held on the third Saturday of the month through September, to engage and inspire Naples’ locals and visitors through art, conversation, and fresh-baked fare. The one-hour sessions offer a refreshing way to start the weekend, and a celebration of Naples’ creative spirit and sense of community—especially during the quieter summer season.
She noted that “Art as an Asset” is a theme that resonates with her buyers. “My buyers begin with passion for a particular painting,” Heuerman said. “I greatly appreciate that they are investing in not just their passion, but in an asset of high quality and authenticity that can endure for generations.”
Meet Ted Hudgins Before becoming a trusted attorney, Thomas “Ted” Hudgins III was a professional chef after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. He subsequently earned his law degree cum laude from St. Thomas University, followed by a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida. He currently serves on the Florida Tax Law Certification Committee. Ted also gives back to the community through service on local nonprofit boards, including a longtime role as Treasurer for the Naples Zoo, a charity he helped organize.
Each Morning Art Break features:
- Guest Hosts & Insightful Dialogue: Rotating experts lead conversations that explore art’s role in everyday life.
- Art by Amy Moglia Heuerman: Attendees will view and discuss original works by nationally known painter and gallery owner Amy Moglia Heuerman.
- Pastries & Perks: Light treats from The Bakery at Grappino and a coupon for savings at Grappino, exclusive to guests of the events.
All Morning Art Breaks events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited; early arrival is recommended.
To reserve, call Beth Preddy at 239-404-5014 or email beth@preddypr.com.
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Morning Art Break Summer 2025 Schedule
Saturday, July 19 • 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Investing in Art Guest Host: Ted Hudgins, Attorney Discover strategies for evaluating art as an asset—covering estate planning, gifting, and market appreciation.
Saturday, August 18 • 10:30–11:30 a.m.
How to Buy Art Host: Dr. Leslie Vega, Ph.D., Amy Art Gallery Director Gain practical advice on starting or expanding an art collection, from understanding value to working with galleries. Ideal for beginning or experienced collectors.
Saturday, September 20 • 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Behind the Scenes at Amy Art Gallery Host: Dr. Leslie Vega, Ph.D., Amy Art Gallery Director Enjoy an exclusive tour focused on Amy Moglia Heuerman’s coastal, figurative, and abstract works—exploring technique, materials, and artistic vision.
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About Amy Art Gallery + Studio
Amy Art Gallery + Studio is owned by artist Amy Moglia Heuerman. The gallery exhibits Heuerman’s paintings in a variety of genres – abstract, coastal, and her famed series of “The Girls,” paintings that feature faceless figures in dancing movements against Heuerman’s signature layered backgrounds. The gallery is an elegant, loft-like space bathed in light streaming through soaring, double-height wraparound windows. There are several areas of exhibit space featuring Heuerman’s artwork, a reception area, working studio space, and salon style seating. Visit AmyArt.net. Follow the news on Instagram, amy_moglia_heuerman, and Facebook, Amy Art Gallery + Studio.
About The Bakery at Grappino
Owned by The Aielli Group, also renowned for its downtown restaurants Sea Salt and Barbatella, The Bakery at Grappino brings a taste of Europe to Naples with its warm café atmosphere and menu of breakfast and lunch favorites crafted from in-house breads and traditional Italian pastries. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call 239-331-4325 and visit AielliGroup.com.