How It Works
Donors
To utilize our platform, donors are required to enter into a consignment agreement (or in certain cases Power of Attorney) for the artwork with Art Donations so that we may offer the work to vetted institutions and enter into agreements on behalf of the donor. Donors also agree to the following terms:
- There is a $100 listing fee to post your donations on our platform. 10% of the appraised value of the work will be paid to Art Donations upon acceptance of donation by an arts institution for works valuing up to $100,000. For works valued in excess of $100,000, there will be a 5% fee of the appraised value paid to Art Donations.
- In the case that an artwork is withdrawn or sold by the owner/donor within 6 months of listing, our fee of 10% for works up to $100,000 and 5% for works over $100,000 is still owed and must be paid by donor.
- Donors sign the artwork over to Art Donations at an estimated value, with the condition of offering the artwork to various institutions (subject to appraisal).
- Donor guarantees that the artwork will be maintained in its present condition at time of listing. Art Donations may facilitate restoration as needed for an additional cost.
- Artwork value must equal or exceed $5,000 to be listed on our platform
Museums
Museums can browse listings on the platform with a Member or Non-Member Account. Members have exclusive access to newly listed artworks for one week before Non-Members.
- Each work donated must be held for a minimum of 10 years before it can be deaccessioned from collection.
- Members will have access to postings before Non-Members, and be included on a weekly email blast highlighting newly listed works.
- Members can set up posting alerts for newly listed artworks to receive notifications about specific artists, periods, mediums, etc. that the museum may be in search of for their collection.
- Museums and institutions must be registered 501c3 nonprofits in order to facilitate donation.
- Non-Members are able to browse postings one week after upload and inquire accordingly.
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