A Guide To Municipal Acquisitions

By Shari Swanson


Getting artworks requires a lot of planning and strategy. Some would say it is based entirely n luck. Nevertheless, multiple people have been successful in procuring their own piece. This article will tell you more about municipal acquisitions.

Most newly acquired artworks are the results of private expeditions. A governmental institution may own a museum and some of the items are usually displayed here for public viewing. Sometimes, they can transfer it to other museums which can take better care of it.

The collections are usually listed down for reference. The process is called cataloging. The description of the item is also written down. Its history will be well researched to find out where it has been and where it originally came from.

The art directors are the main life source of each museum. They are the ones who are responsible with day to day management of curators and other staff. They should have years of solid experience. It is a challenging job and one has to be constantly on his feet. His knowledge in marketing and business should be mixed with people skills.

The institution should have a curator as well to constantly be on alert for new pieces. This does not come easy as he has to be familiar with what is missing in the current collection under his care. He has to be up to date with auctions and sales.

When curators attend auctions, they are usually very visible. One would know immediately the level of expertise they have. They are also well equipped on how to win at auctions. They know when they are paying too much for an item.

It can be very challenging when it comes to municipal acquisitions. One has to have the proper knowledge in order to succeed and purchase the correct items. The institution should have a good acquisition plan.




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