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Introducing the Expanded Catalogue
We're excited to introduce the first major evolution of the Museum Exchange catalogue. These enhancements are designed to provide donors with greater control and flexibility, help institutions prioritize opportunities more effectively, and accelerate the matching process for everyone.
Selected Donations: Spring 2026
A look back at selected donations completed in Spring 2026 including works by Alison Saar, Trevor Paglen, Rob Pruitt, and Ouattara Watts, among others.
Academic Museums in 2026: Notes From the AAMG Annual Conference
Notes from the 2026 Association of Academic Museums and Galleries Annual Conference.
Introducing the Museum Exchange Help Center
Announcing the launch of the Museum Exchange Help Center. This new resource within our platform will bring answers to our most frequently asked questions right to you. Designed to serve as both a comprehensive knowledge base and an on-demand support tool, the Help Center offers guidance whenever you need it.
Donor Spotlight: Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Further insight into our work with the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation.
Museum Spotlight: The Gund
For our latest member spotlight, we are delighted to feature Kenyon College, a liberal arts institution in Gambier, Ohio that boasts a robust public art collection and an ambitious teaching museum, The Gund.
What the Fisher Collection Tells Us About Art Donations
A look at the landmark Fisher Collection gift to SFMOMA.
Selected Donations: Winter 2026
A look back at selected donations completed in Winter 2026 including works by Amy Bravo, Mateo López, Yuichi Higashionna, and Marnie Weber, among others.
Celebrating Five Years: 2025 Year in Review
Read about Museum Exchange’s 2025 Year in Review, highlighted by 562 gifts of art to 86 organizations across 33 states.
The Five Most Popular Artists of 2025
A look back at the five most-sought after artists featured in our catalogues in 2025.
Museum Spotlight: Figge Art Museum
A spotlight on the collecting activities of our member museum Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa.
Safely Shipping Fine Art: A Complete Guide
A helpful guide to shipping your art by our Senior Platform Manager.
Introducing Streamlined Shipping and Task Management
Announcing the launch of new features that simplify the donation process. With these updates, users will be able to book and track shipping, manage tasks, and service editing donor-institution relationship—all within Museum Exchange.
Selected Donations: Fall 2025
Discover new placements made to our partner museums, hospitals, and universities in Fall 2025.
What the ARCS Conference Revealed About Responsible Stewardship
Key takeaways from the Association of Registrars and Collection Specialists (ARCS) Conference, which offered a valuable look behind the scenes at how museums and other cultural organizations manage—and overcome challenges in managing—the collections entrusted to their care.
Demystifying IRS Appraisal Compliance
Our CEO Robert Wainstein summarizes the key insights from an IRS Appraisals panel hosted by the Appraisers Association of America, arming donors with the information they need to remain IRS compliant.
The Future of Museum Collecting: On Remuseum’s "More Art for More People in More Places"
Our key takeaways from Remuseum’s latest report “More Art for More People in More Places,” exploring the current state of collecting at US museums, including the challenges they face in sustaining their collections and innovative models that some are employing to overcome them.
Partnering with Top Collectors and Art Advisors
On the occasion of ARTnews having just published their annual list of the Top 200 Collectors and an accompanying list of the Top 145 Professionals, we are excited to shed light on some of the work that Museum Exchange has been doing behind the scenes with members of these two communities.
What to Know When Donating Art
CEO Robert Wainstein discussed the most important considerations when thinking about how to donate your art, including best practices and common misconceptions.
Selected Donations: Summer 2025
Discover new placements made to our partner museums, hospitals, and universities in Summer 2025.