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Dos and Don'ts of Starting an Art Collection

Dos and Don'ts of Starting an Art Collection

Every industry has its own etiquette and the art world is no exception. Here are some basic dos and don'ts to guide you on your art collecting journey.

Collectors: What To Do If Your Art Arrives Damaged

Collectors: What To Do If Your Art Arrives Damaged

Shipping fine art is an art form itself and doesn't always go as planned. Here's what to do if your art is damaged while in transit.

11 Preventive Measures for Protecting Collections from Pest Infestations

11 Preventive Measures for Protecting Collections from Pest Infestations

Protect your art collection from the risk of pests with these integrated pest management (IPM) tips from an esteemed collections manager.

Art Restoration Disasters (and Miracles!)

Art Restoration Disasters (and Miracles!)

Stories of famously wrecked artworks that were brought back to life (sort of) and tips on what to do if your artwork is seriously damaged.

Do you have everything you need to run your art business?

5 Common Conservation Questions Answered: Contemporary and Modern Paintings

5 Common Conservation Questions Answered: Contemporary and Modern Paintings

Pick the brain of a conservator. From bubble wrap to varnishes, we cover how to treat, repair, install and ship your artwork.

Expert Answers to Common Questions from Art Collectors

Expert Answers to Common Questions from Art Collectors

We asked art professionals what questions they get the most from art collectors. Read their expert advice on everything from buying art to bequeathing it.

WEBINAR: Best Practices for Managing & Showcasing Your Hospital Art Collection

WEBINAR: Best Practices for Managing & Showcasing Your Hospital Art Collection

Learn how hospitals like Stanford Children's Health and Children's Hospital Colorado are juggling the care and display of their artworks in this webinar recording.

How to Generate QR Codes to Benefit Your Art Career

How to Generate QR Codes to Benefit Your Art Career

Learn how to use QR codes to communicate with clients and organize your artwork.

QR Codes: Your Art Collection's New Best Friend

QR Codes: Your Art Collection's New Best Friend

QR codes are back in style. They are here to organize your art inventory and share your art collection with the public.

Preparing to Ship Your Artwork with Julia Badow

Preparing to Ship Your Artwork with Julia Badow

Artist Julia Badow walks us through how she uses Artwork Archive before she ships out her artwork.

Cost-Effective Maintenance Strategies for Small Museums

Cost-Effective Maintenance Strategies for Small Museums

10 tips for minimizing damage to cultural heritage objects in small display spaces.

9 Things to Know for Storing Your Artworks in the Right Way

9 Things to Know for Storing Your Artworks in the Right Way

Knowing how to store your art in the right way is crucial to caring for your art collection—especially when storing or moving your works.

Have you recorded the history
of your artwork?

Free Guide to Understanding the True Cost of Your Fine Art Collection

Free Guide to Understanding the True Cost of Your Fine Art Collection

What is the true cost of art ownership? Here's an e-guide that breaks it down.

Gift or Burden? The Unexpected Challenges of Art Donations

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Gift or Burden? The Unexpected Challenges of Art Donations

Learn why art donations can be a mixed blessing for academic institutions.

Ask a Conservator: How Should I Care for Works on Paper?

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Ask a Conservator: How Should I Care for Works on Paper?

Get expert advice on acquiring and caring for works on paper from one of the country’s leading conservators.

Feature Update: Original Print Tracking in Artwork Archive

Feature Update: Original Print Tracking in Artwork Archive

Manage your limited edition and original prints better with Artwork Archive’s latest updates to its Editions feature.

Protecting Your Art Collection When a Natural Disaster Strikes

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Protecting Your Art Collection When a Natural Disaster Strikes

Before, during and after: the basics of protecting and caring for your collection when a natural disaster strikes.

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