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Ethical Art Collecting in the Internet Age

March 25, 2022 Collector

Ethical Art Collecting in the Internet Age

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

Why Archiving Culture is an Act of Political Resistance

March 16, 2022 Artist , Collector

Why Archiving Culture is an Act of Political Resistance

As war rages in Ukraine, its cultural heritage is being frantically archived by a group of impassioned volunteers.

WEBINAR | Art of Collection Management: Create Access to Your Art Collections with Online Tools

March 14, 2022 Collector

WEBINAR | Art of Collection Management: Create Access to Your Art Collections with Online Tools

Learn how to reach beyond the physical boundaries of your arts institution with technology and engage new audiences.

Art Executors and Estate Planning for Art Collectors

March 3, 2022 Collector

Art Executors and Estate Planning for Art Collectors

Attorney Melissa Passman shares her expertise on best practices in estate planning with a focus on art collections.

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

Funding Opportunities for GLAM Institutions: Collection Management Grants, Program Assessments and More

January 24, 2022 Collector

Funding Opportunities for GLAM Institutions: Collection Management Grants, Program Assessments and More

Fundraising never stops for galleries, libraries, archives and museums. Here's a list of 2022 grants to help fund your projects.

Thrive with Artwork Archive: The Year of the Profitable Artist

January 21, 2022 Artist

Thrive with Artwork Archive: The Year of the Profitable Artist

In this recording, join our team as we go over how to reach your art business goals in 2022 by getting started on the right financial foot.

7 Tasks Artists Can (and Often Should) Outsource to Get Ahead

January 12, 2022 Artist

7 Tasks Artists Can (and Often Should) Outsource to Get Ahead

No artist is an island. Here are seven things that you can, and maybe should, pay someone else to do for you.

VIDEO: Join us for our Year-End Review

December 21, 2021 Artist

VIDEO: Join us for our Year-End Review

Join us in this recorded webinar to learn more about the features we added in 2021 and how they can benefit your art career in this recording.

The Art of Collection Management: Essential Tools from 2021

December 10, 2021 Collector

The Art of Collection Management: Essential Tools from 2021

"The Art of Collection Management with Artwork Archive” is a new webinar series that highlights popular features and effective workflows within the Artwork Archive platform.

Feature Release: 'Direct Upload' Tool Transfers Art Between Artwork Archive Accounts

December 2, 2021 Artist , Collector

Feature Release: 'Direct Upload' Tool Transfers Art Between Artwork Archive Accounts

Artists can now upload artworks directly into Organization accounts–meaning effortless sharing of images & information between artists and the groups that exhibit and sell their art.

Why Artists & Art Dealers Love Artwork Archive's Direct Upload Feature

December 1, 2021 Artist , Collector

Why Artists & Art Dealers Love Artwork Archive's Direct Upload Feature

Artist Christine Romanell and gallery curator Vanessa Liberati share their experience with Artwork Archive's newly enhanced direct upload feature.

Best Practices in Public Art: 4Culture is Using their Database to Share Artist Stories and Connect with their Community

November 15, 2021 Collector

Best Practices in Public Art: 4Culture is Using their Database to Share Artist Stories and Connect with their Community

To steward diverse narratives for diverse audiences, 4Culture brought their public art collection online with Artwork Archive.

Have you recorded the history
of your artwork?

Arts & Health at Duke Overhauled Their Art Management System—And Tripled Art Sales in the Process

November 4, 2021 Artist , Collector

Arts & Health at Duke Overhauled Their Art Management System—And Tripled Art Sales in the Process

Considering a new art database? This art program made the switch to Artwork Archive and is reaping the benefits.

A Tax Expert's Advice on How To Avoid Stress During Tax Season

October 29, 2021 Artist

A Tax Expert's Advice on How To Avoid Stress During Tax Season

Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and artists. Her top advice for artists? Get organized early.

Building a Foundation for Community Archives

October 20, 2021 Artist , Collector

Building a Foundation for Community Archives

Community collections preserve the local memory and legacy of marginalized communities–ensuring that they are not left out of our American cultural heritage canon.

Why Your Nonprofit’s Art Collection Database Needs a CRM

September 14, 2021 Collector

Why Your Nonprofit’s Art Collection Database Needs a CRM

Does your art collection database have an integrated Contact Relation Management System? If not, you may be spending more time and money than need be. Learn why it’s crucial to streamline your contact and artwork information in one single platform.

You Don't Need to Sacrifice Creativity for Business: An Interview With Jodie King

September 14, 2021 Artist

You Don't Need to Sacrifice Creativity for Business: An Interview With Jodie King

Artist Jodie King mentors artists who want to monetize their art about approaching their business and finding their most authentic voice.

Your Art Collection Database Can Be a Fundraising Tool

September 14, 2021 Collector

Your Art Collection Database Can Be a Fundraising Tool

Learn how art institutions are using Artwork Archive, an online art collection management system (CMS), to drive engagement and increase revenue and donations.

Dos and Don'ts of Starting an Art Collection

August 20, 2021 Collector

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.

How to Add Metadata to Your Image Files

July 30, 2021 Artist , Collector

How to Add Metadata to Your Image Files

Embedding metadata in your image files increases their online security and allows you to preserve and share your art's most important details with the world.