Museum Exchange provides collectors unprecedented choice, impact, and ease in their philanthropic giving
Services
Donation Matching
Offer artworks in our catalogues and select the recipient that makes the most compelling case for the donation. All artworks are listed anonymously and are only viewable by directors, curators, and collection managers; ensuring donor privacy.
Donation Processing
Navigate the multi-step donation process—from shipping to appraisals and tax receipts—through a single digital interface and with the support of our team. Coordinate logistics, track actions, and sign documents online.
Valuations
Establish the Fair Market Value of artworks using our network of third party qualified appraisers from the Appraisers Association of America. All appraisals are USPAP compliant and conform to the standards required by the IRS (United States) or CRA (Canada).
Pricing
$1000
Matchmaking & Processing Fee
Flat rate per artwork (or group of related artworks) that is successfully donated on the platform.
Volume-based discounts available upon request.
$300/hour
Appraisal Fee
Starting hourly rate from our network of qualified appraisers, subject to vary depending on appraiser qualifications.
Preliminary appraisal estimates available upon request for $150 flat rate. Must be ordered in advance of artwork listing.
Ingrid Calame, #86 Working Drawing, 2001, Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin.
“Museum Exchange eliminates a kind of 'market inefficiency' in the ecosystem of museums and donors.”
— Carter Foster, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs and Curator of Prints and Drawings, Blanton Museum of Art, University of Texas at Austin
Process
Submit
Enter all basic artwork information through an easy-to-use interface. Specify any conditions or preferences. Our team will review the submission within 7 days and approve it for the next eligible donation cycle on the Museum Platform or Healthcare & Education Platform.
List
List the artwork for 90 days on the Museum Platform; or up to 180 days on the Healthcare & Education Platform.
Match
Review proposals submitted by interested institutions and select a recipient within 15 days from the close of the cycle. There is no obligation to donate if the proposals received are unsatisfactory.
Donate
Process the donation (loan agreement, shipping, deed of gift) following the steps online and with the help of a Donor Liaison. Sign documents digitally, eliminating the need for physical paperwork.
Appraise
Approve the appointment of a qualified appraiser from our network (optional). An appraisal report will be completed for review in advance of finalizing the donation.
Deliverable
Pay our invoice and receive a final package via mail or email containing a signed IRS Form 8283, appraisal report, and deed of gift.
Catalogues
We work with artworks in all media and periods, valued from $2500 to over $1M.
At the time of submission, we will determine if the artwork is best suited for the Museum Catalogue or Healthcare & Education Catalogue.
Museum Catalogue
- Recipients include art museums
- Quarterly catalogues (released on Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1)
- Artworks on view for 90 days
- Comprehensive proposals
Healthcare & Education Catalogue
- Recipients include hospitals, universities, libraries, and other nonprofit organizations
- Ongoing catalogues (artworks added as they are submitted)
- Artworks on view for 30 days after the first proposal is submitted, up to 180 days
- Simplified proposals