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A Breakdown of Business Models for Artists | Plus, Free Business Plan Worksheet
August 31, 2021 Artist

A Breakdown of Business Models for Artists | Plus, Free Business Plan Worksheet

Sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, cooperative, or S Corp—which one is right for you? Learn more and then fill out the business plan worksheets to set a strong art business foundation.
Collectors: What To Do If Your Art Arrives Damaged
August 12, 2021 Collector

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.
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.
What Artists and Gallerists Should Know About Data Security
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.

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Debriefed: How Art Collectors Can Avoid Litigation
April 29, 2021 Collector

Debriefed: How Art Collectors Can Avoid Litigation

Art lawyer Daniel Kokhba on private investigators, escrow accounts, and other ways collectors can stay out of litigation.
When the Levee Breaks — Art Insurance & Eco-Disasters
April 14, 2021 Collector

When the Levee Breaks — Art Insurance & Eco-Disasters

Leading art insurer AXA XL’s Global Chief Underwriting Officer Jennifer Schipf has some good news about insuring art in the age of climate change.
What Artists And Collectors Need To Know About Moral Rights
April 2, 2021 Artist , Collector

What Artists And Collectors Need To Know About Moral Rights

Art lawyers Amelia Brankov and Alana Kushnir untangle the intricacies of art’s legal rights.
Art Restoration Disasters (and Miracles!)
March 19, 2021 Collector

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.
Ask an Art Appraiser: Heidi Lee Komaromi, AAA
March 16, 2021 Collector

Ask an Art Appraiser: Heidi Lee Komaromi, AAA

Qualified answers to questions big and small regarding all things art appraisals.
How to Donate Your Art Collection to Charity for Optimal Tax Write-Offs
March 10, 2021 Collector

How to Donate Your Art Collection to Charity for Optimal Tax Write-Offs

Art lawyer and tax specialist Melissa Passman weighs in on the best practices for donating your art in the USA.
Art Business Essentials: Art Leasing Agreements
January 27, 2021 Artist

Art Business Essentials: Art Leasing Agreements

What is an art leasing agreement? How do you use an art leasing agreement?
Art Business Essentials: Consignment Agreements for Artists
January 27, 2021 Artist

Art Business Essentials: Consignment Agreements for Artists

What to include in a consignment agreement and why using them helps you create professional relationships with galleries.

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of your artwork?

Art Business Essentials: Commission Contracts for Artists
January 27, 2021 Artist

Art Business Essentials: Commission Contracts for Artists

Manage your art commissions like a pro with an overview of how, why, and when to use commission contracts.
Expert Answers to Common Questions from Art Collectors
December 14, 2020 Collector

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.
What I Would Tell My Collector Self 20 Years Ago
November 16, 2020 Collector

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.
A Short Tutorial on Protecting Art Collections from Natural Disasters
October 19, 2020 Collector

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.
How to Avoid Denials or Low Payouts on Your Fine Arts Claim
September 24, 2020 Collector

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?
Demystifying the Appraisal Process
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.
Theft, Financing & Disaster: Three Cautionary Collector Tales
September 1, 2020 Collector

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.
Protect Your Art Investment During Crisis
April 13, 2020 Collector

Protect Your Art Investment During Crisis

We’ve seen an influx of collectors cataloging their collections during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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