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Art Collecting 101: How to Collect Sculpture

Art Collecting 101: How to Collect Sculpture

We outline the materials, history, notable names, and conservation considerations you should know before buying your first sculpture.

Art Collecting 101: How to Collect Photography

Art Collecting 101: How to Collect Photography

A primer on the history, techniques, and general terms you should know when beginning to collect photographs.

Museums Without Walls

Museums Without Walls

What happens when there is no designated building to store your institution’s art collection?

How to Collect Paintings in the Digital Age

How to Collect Paintings in the Digital Age

We outline the best practices for buying paintings, whether online or IRL.

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

Floating Art Collections: Ultimate Luxury on Superyachts

Floating Art Collections: Ultimate Luxury on Superyachts

For some art collectors, their artworks live beyond the walls of their home, but bringing their art collections to high seas comes with additional risks.

Spotlight: Claire Gill on Discovering the Joy in Images

Spotlight: Claire Gill on Discovering the Joy in Images

Claire Gill believes that play is at the heart of creativity—and you can see it through her layered seascape images.

Ethical Art Collecting in the Internet Age

Ethical Art Collecting in the Internet Age

A new code of conduct for collectors, published online, outlines best practices for ethical art collecting.

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.

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.

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of 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.

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.

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