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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.
Introducing Documents Generator & Embedded Signing
Announcing the launch of new features that automate the repetitive tasks of completing donation paperwork. With these updates, institutions will be able to generate customized loan agreements, delivery receipts, and deeds of gift with just a few clicks and send them out for signature—all within Museum Exchange.
Healthcare Spotlight: Galloway Ridge
A spotlight on the continuing care community Galloway Ridge and how Museum Exchange has partnered with a retired museum director who is now a resident to add to the art collection there.
Museum Spotlight: Arizona State University Art Museum
A spotlight on the Arizona State Art Museum and how Museum Exchange has been able to support the museum in staying centered on its purpose.
Storing Your Art
Learn about best practices for art storage, what to watch out for, and how to think strategically about the long-term care of your art collection.
In the News: Navigating the Complexities of Donating Art
Read a recent feature in the Financial Times about the complexities of donating art today and new solutions that have emerged in response.
Selected Donations: Spring 2025
Discover the selected placements made to our partner museums, hospitals, and universities in Spring 2025.
Museum Spotlight: GVSU Art Museum
Learn how the GVSU Art Museum partners with Museum Exchange as one of our valued museum members. Read the full spotlight.
A Better Way to Give
A better way to amplify your philanthropic impact. Learn how to donate art with maximum tax-saving benefits.
Reflections on Museum Exchange’s Annual Off-Site
A behind the scenes look at how Museum Exchange’s annual off-site fuels strategy and strengthens team culture. Check out our reflections.
Healthcare Spotlight: Cleveland Clinic
Learn how Cleveland Clinic integrates art collections into healthcare settings—enhancing environments, reducing stress, and promoting healing.
City Guide: Art in the Windy City
An insider’s guide to the art scene in Chicago during EXPO Chicago art fair.
Selected Donations: Winter 2025
Discover the selected art donations from our winter catalogue based on new placements made to our partner museums, hospitals, and universities.
Curatorial Rediscoveries and the Marketplace
A look at some of the important work that our network of curators are doing to resuscitate the careers of artists and bring them to greater public attention, and how that can reverberate out into the marketplace.
Looking Back: 2024 Year in Review
Read about Museum Exchange’s 2024 Year in Review, highlighted by 551 gifts of art to 72 organizations across 29 states.