Open Forum

Whether you're preparing to accept a significant artwork-or hoping to avoid the complications that sometimes follow-this webinar is for you.

The Art of the Gift: Navigating Donations to Cultural Institutions
Tuesday, June 17 | 2pm ET / 11am PT
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Join Artwork Archive and Museum Exchange for a free session focused on making art donations smoother and more strategic-for both donors and institutions.

We'll cover:

• What makes artwork donations so relevant today

• Missteps that slow down acquisition or derail acceptance

• How to set clear expectations with potential donors

• Practical tools for evaluating, processing, and stewarding gifts

We'll also hear from Rachel Vargas, Registrar at the Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University, on how her team handles acquisitions and donor collaboration behind the scenes.

Perfect for registrars, collections managers, and directors looking to streamline their workflows and prepare for the next offer that comes through the door.