Rachel is an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA AM) specializing in Fine Art. Prior to establishing Bouchard Art Consulting, Rachel owned and operated The Front Gallery, representing emerging, established Canadian, and international artists while advising collectors on acquisitions, collection development, estate planning, and divestment strategies. Through this work she developed relationships with galleries, auction houses, museums, and collectors throughout North America and internationally.
Today, Rachel provides appraisal and advisory services for collections ranging from individual works to multi-million dollar holdings that include significant Canadian, Indigenous, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary, and International art. Her work regularly supports insurance coverage, estate planning, charitable donation, family succession, acquisition decisions, and collection management.