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Make 2021 a Success with an Art Business Budget

Make 2021 a Success with an Art Business Budget

Make the business of your art a priority in 2021 by starting off strong with an effective budget.

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.

Provenance 101: How to Record the History of a Work of Art

Provenance 101: How to Record the History of a Work of Art

Don't lose important historical information that will verify your artwork's authenticity and value.

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.

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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.

What I Would Tell My Collector Self 20 Years Ago

What I Would Tell My Collector Self 20 Years Ago

Whether you're collecting for passion or investment, this advice will help you collect smarter and better.

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.

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.

Arts Innovation Amid COVID Restrictions: A New Robert Farber Exhibition

Arts Innovation Amid COVID Restrictions: A New Robert Farber Exhibition

Robert Farber's new exhibition "Women As Art Exhibition" was originally scheduled to open in April. COVID has since pushed the artist to get creative.

5 Ways to Make Your Art Collection More Accessible to the Public

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5 Ways to Make Your Art Collection More Accessible to the Public

Engage with new audiences as you reach beyond the physical boundaries of your institution.

A Short Tutorial on Protecting Art Collections from Natural Disasters

A Short Tutorial on Protecting Art Collections from Natural Disasters

We're living during challenging times. Learn how to catalog and safeguard your art collection in this short video tutorial.

Ask Artwork Archive: Artist Websites, MFA Programs During COVID, and Gifting Art

Ask Artwork Archive: Artist Websites, MFA Programs During COVID, and Gifting Art

Plus, in-person art shows and finding gallery representation. Your art career questions answered.

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How to Avoid Denials or Low Payouts on Your Fine Arts Claim

How to Avoid Denials or Low Payouts on Your Fine Arts Claim

Have you minimized your risk of having your fine art claim denied or reduced?

Unconventional Provenance: Documenting Art Ownership in the 21st Century

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Unconventional Provenance: Documenting Art Ownership in the 21st Century

Provenance is taking new shapes during the digital era. As times change, so do the ways that we document our art.

Demystifying the Appraisal Process

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Demystifying the Appraisal Process

Whether you're embarking on your first appraisal, or need some reassurance around what to expect for your next appraisal report, we've outlined the steps clearly to guide you along the way.

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.

Theft, Financing & Disaster: Three Cautionary Collector Tales

Theft, Financing & Disaster: Three Cautionary Collector Tales

Sometimes the collector’s story is about more than just the artwork. Here are three intriguing tales with lessons for all art collectors.

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.

3 Things You Don't Need in Your Collection Management Policy

3 Things You Don't Need in Your Collection Management Policy

CMPs can be overwhelming and daunting, especially for the first-time writer. Get peace of mind by learning what you don't have to include in your policy.

How to Create the Perfect Invoice for Artists

How to Create the Perfect Invoice for Artists

Re-imagine invoicing as a personal interaction and learn what to include in an invoice for your art.

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