The Art Blog

Browse Articles

Search results for "provenance"

July 14, 2026 Collector

Is Your Collections Management Workflow Ready for the Next Request?

Are your collections management workflows working for you or slowing you down? Use these seven questions to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and access.

Read Article

February 1, 2024 Artist

How to Sell to the 9 People You'll Meet at an Art Fair

Art fairs are teeming with art enthusiasts eager to explore unique work like yours. Here’s how to identify and talk to these potential customers and use the opportunity to see a sales surge.

Read Article

July 22, 2021 Artist Collector

What Artists and Gallerists Should Know About Data Security

With remote work still on the rise, hackers are having a heyday. Here are some best practices to defend your data, whether you're an artist or a dealer.

Read Article

May 21, 2026 Artist

Why Trevor Mezak Lights His Work on Fire

Trevor Mezak's paintings are built from reclaimed materials, layered with charcoal and texture, and finished with fire. A look at why gunpowder became essential to his work.

Read Article

Artwork Archive

Bring structure to the work behind your art.

Catalog artwork, track sales, manage contacts, and create polished reports from one secure platform.

Start a Free Trial

February 28, 2017 Artist

How to Price Your Artwork for Profit

Learn how to take the guesswork out of pricing your art so you can walk away in the black.

Read Article

April 9, 2021 Collector

The Great Wealth Transfer: What to Know When Consigning Art to Sell at Auction

Auction expert Amelia Manderscheid explains the ins and outs of the auction house.

Read Article

April 28, 2021 Artist

Why Traditional Artists Should Ignore the NFT Hype (For Now)

It’s still better to preserve your artistic legacy in the cloud and IRL.

Read Article

August 6, 2018 Artist Collector

Planning for the Future of Your Art Collection

Your art collection has a life after yours. Here are a few ways to extend your legacy.

Read Article

September 21, 2020 Artist Collector

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.

Read Article

April 13, 2020 Artist Collector

How to Showcase Your Art Collection Online During the COVID-19 Shutdown

Here are affordable virtual tools to share your artworks while sheltering-in-place.

Read Article

May 24, 2023 Artist

How to Maximize Success Once You Land an Art Opportunity

Congratulations! You just landed the professional opportunity you applied for, now what?

Read Article

February 15, 2023 Artist

This Artist Uses His Artwork to Inform Inspiring Stories of Black Triumph

Featured Artist Demarcus McGaughey passionately captures the beauty, strength, and vibrancy of people of color.

Read Article

Get new art business resources in your inbox.

A weekly digest of practical advice, market context, and collection management guidance.

March 30, 2017 Artist

What to Look for in Your Art Inventory Software

Don't get started with art inventory software unless it offers these 12 essential features to grow your career and organize your art business.

Read Article

June 12, 2018 Artist

How to Organize Your Art Business in Just 15 Minutes a Day

Eight activities that take just a few minutes a day to make your art business more stress-free.

Read Article

May 19, 2020 Collector

Is Your Art Collection Safe from These Ten Hazards?

Discover the most common physical threats to your artworks and learn what actions you can take to avoid them .

Read Article

December 10, 2015 Collector

Why You Need a Fine Art Appraiser You Can Trust

Charles Tovar bought a painting for less than $2,000 in 1970, learn what it’s worth today.

Read Article

January 23, 2018 Artist

Why One Artist Made the Switch to Artwork Archive

Award-winning Plein Air painter Lori Putnam recently switched to Artwork Archive to manage her art career and organize her business. Here's why she loves it.

Read Article

April 6, 2023 Artist

Seven Tips on How to Highlight Your Professional Experience on Your Artist CV

Here are our quick tips for presenting your most refined exhibition CV, based on a review of over 25 professional artist CVs.

Read Article

June 6, 2024 Artist

Starting Fresh at 66: This Artist's Painting Journey Began Just Four Years Ago

Starting his painting career in 2020, Featured Artist Gary LaParl is a realist painter specializing in bringing vintage images of men to life with oils and mixed media, reflecting his values of respect, equity, and spirituality.

Read Article

August 12, 2024 Artist Collector

Collection Conundrum: From Hidden Behind Tubas to World Access Online

Learn how a university museum solved a storage dilemma by moving their cherished objects out of milk crates and into permanent, modern collections care, and then into the world through their website.

Read Article

November 9, 2016 Collector

Our Top 9 Tips for Emerging Art Collectors

You don’t need to be an art historian to build the collection of your dreams. Try these 9 tips for emerging collectors.

Read Article

June 2, 2019 Artist Collector

Are Hotels the New Art Museum?

Luxury hotels are building impressive hotel art collections. Could they be the new cultural ambassador in your neighborhood?

Read Article

Artists

Collectors

Organizations

Explore Artist Platform

Watch a short demo

Inventory Management

Online Portfolio

Sales Pipeline + CRM Tools

Schedule & Deadlines

Exhibitions + Locations

Custom Reports + Labels

Private Rooms

Document Storage

Explore Collector Platform

Watch a short demo

Collection Management

Provenance Tracking

Secure Storage

Insurance Reports

Loan Management

Valuation Tracking

Private Sharing

Mobile Access

Explore Organization Platform

Book a live demo

Collection Management

Call Submission Management

Team Collaboration

Professional Reports

Exhibition Planning

Data Migration

Public Discovery

Enterprise Security

Discovery Platform

Blog & Articles

Call For Entry

Live Webinars

Learning Center

Guides & Best Practices

Video Tutorials

Contact Us

Products

Resources

Insights for Artists, Collectors & Art Professionals

Search results for "provenance"

Is Your Collections Management Workflow Ready for the Next Request?

How to Sell to the 9 People You'll Meet at an Art Fair

What Artists and Gallerists Should Know About Data Security

Why Trevor Mezak Lights His Work on Fire

Bring structure to the work behind your art.

How to Price Your Artwork for Profit

The Great Wealth Transfer: What to Know When Consigning Art to Sell at Auction

Why Traditional Artists Should Ignore the NFT Hype (For Now)

Planning for the Future of Your Art Collection

Demystifying the Appraisal Process

How to Showcase Your Art Collection Online During the COVID-19 Shutdown

How to Maximize Success Once You Land an Art Opportunity

This Artist Uses His Artwork to Inform Inspiring Stories of Black Triumph

Get new art business resources in your inbox.

What to Look for in Your Art Inventory Software

How to Organize Your Art Business in Just 15 Minutes a Day

Is Your Art Collection Safe from These Ten Hazards?

Why You Need a Fine Art Appraiser You Can Trust

Why One Artist Made the Switch to Artwork Archive

Seven Tips on How to Highlight Your Professional Experience on Your Artist CV

Starting Fresh at 66: This Artist's Painting Journey Began Just Four Years Ago

Collection Conundrum: From Hidden Behind Tubas to World Access Online

Our Top 9 Tips for Emerging Art Collectors

Are Hotels the New Art Museum?

Get started today