Museum Exchange helps institutions diversify and expand their collections and donor base
Services
Donation Matching
Access an expansive network of leading collectors across North America. Acquire artworks that fulfil the institution’s collecting mandate and needs.
Donation Processing
Manage the multi-step donation process—from shipping to deed of gifts—through a single digital interface and with the support of our team. Coordinate logistics, track actions, receive notifications, and sign documents online.
Eligibility
Museums
Accredited art museums.
Healthcare & Education
Registered 501(c)(3) organizations from the healthcare, education, and service sectors including museums, hospitals, universities, libraries, and more.
Ursula Von Rydingsvard, Three Boxes, 1985, Sheldon Museum of Art, Sheldon Art Association, Gift of Norma and Sheldon Minkowitz, 2021.
“The quarterly offerings are always engaging and easily fit our museum’s collecting strategies, making the process of deciding which works to choose for proposal submissions the most challenging task in the endeavor.”
— Wally Mason, Director and Chief Curator, Sheldon Museum of Art
Process
Browse
Browse catalogue of vetted artworks available for donation. View complete artwork details and donor conditions. Filter artworks by collecting area and classification.
Select
Save artworks of interest to personalized folders and review with colleagues. Submit artworks for administrator approval in order to pursue for donation.
Propose
Express interest in an artwork by submitting a proposal before the close of the cycle. Provide background information about the institution (mission, history, and facilities) and existing art program (if applicable).
Match
Receive notification of the donor’s decision within 15 days of the close of the cycle. Review the donor’s information and confirm acceptance of the match.
Donate
Process the donation (loan agreement, shipping, deed of gift, IRS Form 8283) following the steps online and with the help of an Institution Liaison. Share and sign documents digitally, eliminating the need for physical paperwork.
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donation opportunities