Art enthusiasts and collectors are invited to join Matthew Blong, a contemporary art advisor and founder of Charting Transcendence, Inc., for a presentation titled “Collecting in the Contemporary Art World from a Marco Island Advisor’s Point of View.” Blong, a recognized figure in the contemporary art scene, plans to share his perspectives on the art market, including general observations on art collecting and the benefits of partnering with a professional art advisor. The event is 5:30 p.m., Nov. 19, at the Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. Free for public to attend with RSVP. Register online at marcoislandart.org/events/collecting-in-the-contemporary-art-world-from-a-marco-island-advisors-point-of-view/or call 239-394-4221.