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How Any Art Institution Can Turn Online Discovery Into a Powerful Engine of Access and Engagement

Discover how online collections can support research, storytelling, accessibility, and meaningful public engagement.

October 1, 2026 Collector

July 29, 2026 Collector

The Art Is Installed. Now What? 8 Best Practices for Long-Term Public Art Stewardship

From maintenance and documentation to deaccessioning and staff turnover, discover practical strategies for stewarding a public art collection long after installation.

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July 14, 2026 Collector

Is Your Art Collection Management Workflow Ready for the Next Request?

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

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July 14, 2026 Collector

5 Art Collection Management Mistakes That Cost Organizations Hours Every Week

From scattered spreadsheets to inconsistent documentation, these common collections management challenges can slow down your team more than you realize.

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June 24, 2026 Collector

Fiscal Year Planning for Art Collections: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Build Your Budget

Budget season is about more than numbers. Fiscal year planning is an opportunity to identify the resources your collection needs to thrive in the year ahead.

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June 24, 2026 Collector

Art Collection Requests Are Constant. Here's How to Make Them Easier.

From scholar inquiries to insurance reports, here's how to make every collection request faster, simpler, and more consistent.

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June 1, 2026 Collector

How Small Art Museums Can Better Manage Seasonal Staff and Volunteers

As summer staffing ramps up, small art museums are finding new ways to support volunteers and stay organized with limited resources.

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June 1, 2026 Collector

How Small Museums Are Streamlining Their Most Time-Consuming Collections Tasks

From reports to loans to public access, here’s how arts institutions are saving time on collections management.

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May 28, 2026 Collector

What Happens When Institutional Knowledge Walks Out the Door? How Arts Organizations Preserve Continuity

Staff turnover is inevitable. Disruption doesn’t have to be.

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May 4, 2026 Collector

Insuring Art on the Move: How to Protect Your Collection During Shipping, Loans, and Traveling Exhibitions

Loss during transit is the leading cause of fine art insurance claims, making preparation, documentation, and the right systems essential every time artwork moves.

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April 23, 2026 Collector

Artwork Archive’s Calls for Entry Platform Just Got Better

Learn why so many organizations are choosing Artwork Archive for their open calls, residencies, and other art opportunities.

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April 20, 2026 Collector

Your Art Collection is Online. Can Everyone Access It?

Putting your art collection online isn’t enough. Here’s how to ensure accessibility.

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April 20, 2026 Collector

ADA Title II Compliance for Arts Nonprofits: What’s Required (and How to Prepare)

Title II compliance is coming fast. Here’s how arts nonprofits can meet accessibility requirements without overhauling their entire system.

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April 16, 2026 Collector

How to Create Successful Calls for Entry: A Quick-Start Guide for Arts Organizations

Managing artist residencies, grants, and exhibition opportunities shouldn't be confusing—Artwork Archive makes it easy.

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April 1, 2026 Artist Collector

Sybil Atteck Was One of the Most Important Caribbean Artists of the Twentieth Century—Why Was Her Legacy Almost Forgotten?

How her nephew is using Artwork Archive to revive and preserve the artworks of this prolific painter, ceramicist, and sculptor.

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March 24, 2026 Collector

10 Ways Art Collections Get Damaged: Is Yours Protected?

Learn how some practical collections housekeeping efforts can help mitigate all of them.

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March 18, 2026 Collector

Is It Time For Your Next Art Appraisal?

Collectors rely on accurate appraisals to set insurance coverage, calculate tax filings, manage estate planning, and so much more—is yours overdue?

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November 20, 2025 Collector

How to Run a Fair and Accessible Call for Art with Artwork Archive

Discover how to streamline artist submissions, improve equity, and reduce administrative work.

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October 27, 2025 Collector

Managing Time-Based & Born-Digital Artworks: A Guide for Collectors and Institutions

From documentation to storage, here’s how to organize and protect your born-digital and time-based media art.

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September 30, 2025 Collector

10 Things Collectors Should Know About Insuring Their Art Collection

Most art claims are preventable—discover the ten steps that can protect the value and legacy of your collection.

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August 25, 2025 Collector

Smart Loan Agreements for Safer Collections

Avoid costly mistakes—here’s what every loan agreement should cover.

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August 20, 2025 Collector

Deaccession Policy Guidelines: Protecting Your Collection and Your Institution

Establish clear, ethical deaccession policies that protect your collection while reinforcing transparency and public trust.

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How Any Art Institution Can Turn Online Discovery Into a Powerful Engine of Access and Engagement

The Art Is Installed. Now What? 8 Best Practices for Long-Term Public Art Stewardship

Is Your Art Collection Management Workflow Ready for the Next Request?

5 Art Collection Management Mistakes That Cost Organizations Hours Every Week

Fiscal Year Planning for Art Collections: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Build Your Budget

Bring structure to the work behind your art.

Art Collection Requests Are Constant. Here's How to Make Them Easier.

How Small Art Museums Can Better Manage Seasonal Staff and Volunteers

How Small Museums Are Streamlining Their Most Time-Consuming Collections Tasks

What Happens When Institutional Knowledge Walks Out the Door? How Arts Organizations Preserve Continuity

Insuring Art on the Move: How to Protect Your Collection During Shipping, Loans, and Traveling Exhibitions

Artwork Archive’s Calls for Entry Platform Just Got Better

Your Art Collection is Online. Can Everyone Access It?

ADA Title II Compliance for Arts Nonprofits: What’s Required (and How to Prepare)

Get new art business resources in your inbox.

How to Create Successful Calls for Entry: A Quick-Start Guide for Arts Organizations

Sybil Atteck Was One of the Most Important Caribbean Artists of the Twentieth Century—Why Was Her Legacy Almost Forgotten?

10 Ways Art Collections Get Damaged: Is Yours Protected?

Is It Time For Your Next Art Appraisal?

How to Run a Fair and Accessible Call for Art with Artwork Archive

Managing Time-Based & Born-Digital Artworks: A Guide for Collectors and Institutions

10 Things Collectors Should Know About Insuring Their Art Collection

Smart Loan Agreements for Safer Collections

Deaccession Policy Guidelines: Protecting Your Collection and Your Institution

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