Jack Gunning

Table of Contents Art Finance at a Glance The Modern Art Market and Corporate Collections What Is Art Financing and How Do Art Loans Work? Why Organizations Use Art Finance: Strategic Use Cases Risks and Challenges in Art Lending Building a Strong Foundation: Collection Data and Documentation How Onward Supports Art Financing Workflows Integrating Art … Read more

Table of Contents Executive Summary: From Ad-Hoc Buying to Strategic Art Acquisition Defining Your Corporate Art Collection Vision and Governance Mapping the Acquisition Process: From Idea to Installed Artwork Where and How to Acquire: Channels, Deal Structures, and Corporate Realities Due Diligence: Provenance, Authenticity, and Risk Management Financial Strategy: Budgeting, Valuation, and Portfolio Thinking Operationalizing … Read more

Table of Contents Art Leasing: Quick Overview for Corporate Art Managers How Art Leasing Works for Enterprise Organizations Financial Logic and Tax Advantages of Leasing Art Strategic Reasons to Use Art Rentals in Corporate Spaces Key Components of an Art Leasing Agreement Operational Challenges of Leasing Artwork at Scale How Onward Supports Leasing Art Within … Read more

Table of Contents Why Art Valuation Matters for Corporate Collections Key Art Valuation Concepts You Need to Know Fair Market Value vs Other Common Value Types Other Valuation Standards Your Organization May Encounter The Three Core Art Valuation Approaches Factors That Drive Art Values in the Real World Matching Valuation Methods to Use Cases in … Read more

If your organization manages corporate art, you’ve likely faced scenarios where works disappeared into the unknown—and you need real art storage solutions, not improvised closets. The 2020 office closures sent art hastily packed into closets and hallways without documentation—a 2021 survey by the Association of Corporate Art Curators found 65% of organizations experienced exactly this, … Read more

If your organization manages fine art across multiple locations, you already know how quickly things get complicated. A corporate collection that once lived in a single headquarters now spans regional offices in Chicago, clinic networks in Houston, and a new campus opening in 2027. Artwork is constantly rotated, loaned to partner museums, and reinstalled for … Read more

Consider a multi-city financial firm refreshing its offices after the hybrid shift. Leadership decides to reinstall art in lobbies and collaboration hubs—not as decoration, but as a deliberate tool to reconnect distributed teams and signal sophistication to visiting clients. Large-scale commissioned pieces now replace traditional reception desks, creating immediate emotional resonance in what designers call … Read more

Corporate art has evolved well beyond wall decoration. Today, organizations treat their collections as strategic assets that shape brand identity, enhance employee experience, and create lasting impressions on stakeholders. From headquarters in New York to regional offices opened between 2018 and 2024, from campus-style healthcare facilities to multi-floor law firm displays, fine art now serves … Read more

A common misconception about corporate artwork is that it exists merely to fill blank walls or add a touch of color to the office environment. Some might view it as an afterthought, a line item for aesthetics rather than a strategic asset. However, the reality is far more nuanced and impactful. For the corporate art … Read more

As a Strategic Advisor for Corporate Aesthetics, I often encounter a fundamental question from corporate art managers: “How do I move beyond simply decorating walls and create a strategic art collection that truly reflects our brand and culture?” This isn’t just about choosing pretty pictures; it’s about translating the intangible essence of your organization – its … Read more