Varvara Fadeeva, Author at Onward

Nonprofit and Foundation Art Collection Management: A Practical Guide for 2026

August 13, 2026 by Varvara Fadeeva

This guide covers nonprofit and foundation art collection management end-to-end, with a focus on real-world organizational collections rather than individual collectors. Table of Contents Introduction: Why It Matters Now Governance, Mission, and Strategy Collection Policies: Acquisition, Accession, and Deaccession Documentation, Provenance, and Cataloging Standards Storage, Conservation, and Environmental Management Loans, Exhibitions, and Public Access Strategies … Read more

Onboarding an Inherited Art Collection into New Software

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 by Varvara Fadeeva

Learn how to organize and onboard an inherited art collection into management software, from inventory and data cleanup to appraisals, insurance, conservation, and long-term recordkeeping.

Tracking Art Across Multiple Locations: A Practical Guide for Distributed Collections

August 13, 2026August 9, 2026 by Varvara Fadeeva

Whether your collection spans dozens of offices, campuses, or countries, you will learn how to always know where each artwork is. This guide is written for corporate, institutional, and large private collections using or considering Onward. Table of Contents: Introduction: The Challenge to Keep Track of Art Across Offices, Cities, and Campuses Why tracking art … Read more

Leasing Art: How Businesses Can Use Artwork Leasing Strategically (and Manage It with Onward)

August 13, 2026August 9, 2026 by Varvara Fadeeva

Table of Contents Introduction: Why Art Leasing Is on the Rise in 2026 How Art Leasing Works: From Selection to End-of-Lease Options Financial and Tax Benefits of Artwork Leasing for Organizations Beyond Tax: Strategic, Cultural, and Workplace Advantages of Art Leasing Key Elements of an Art Leasing Agreement (and How to Stay Protected) Managing Leased … Read more

Remote Art Collection Monitoring: How Organizations Track Artwork Across Multiple Locations

August 9, 2026 by Varvara Fadeeva

Importing Artwork, Images, and Documents into Onward

If your organization manages a corporate art collection spread across multiple offices, campuses, or branches, you already know how difficult keeping track of every piece can be. The challenge compounds with each new location – and traditional methods break down fast. Table of Contents: Why Remote Art Collection Monitoring Matters for Multi‑Site Organizations From Static … Read more

Digital Art Collection Management: Moving Beyond Spreadsheets and Shared Drives

August 9, 2026 by Varvara Fadeeva

If your organization manages a digital art collection, you have likely outgrown the tools you started with. Here is how to move forward. Table of Contents: The Shift to Digital Art Collections in Corporate and Institutional Settings Why Spreadsheets and Shared Drives Fail for Digital Art Core Requirements for Managing a Digital Art Collection How … Read more

Private Art Collection Management Software: A Guide for Collectors

August 9, 2026 by Varvara Fadeeva

Starting an art collection blends aesthetic passion with financial planning. But what begins as a few carefully chosen acquisitions can quietly become a complex asset base that demands the same rigor you would bring to any significant investment. This guide covers how dedicated software helps private collectors protect, organize, and grow their holdings-and when it … Read more

Art Collection Database Best Practices: What Information Should You Track?

August 11, 2026August 9, 2026 by Varvara Fadeeva

If your organization manages corporate art, you’ve likely faced a familiar frustration: someone asks where a specific painting is hanging, what it’s insured for, or whether it can be loaned – and no one can answer confidently. The artwork exists, but reliable records do not. An art collection database is a centralized digital inventory management … Read more

Managing Art Valuations, Appraisals, and Insurance Records With Collection Software

August 9, 2026 by Varvara Fadeeva

If your organization manages corporate art, you’ve likely faced this scenario: an insurance renewal deadline arrives, and your team scrambles to locate appraisals buried in email threads, invoices saved in miscellaneous PDF folders, and condition reports trapped in outdated spreadsheets. Table of Contents: Why valuation and insurance records are the backbone of collection management Understanding … Read more

Corporate Art Collection Budgeting: A Practical Guide for 2026

August 13, 2026August 8, 2026 by Varvara Fadeeva

If your organization is preparing to start building a corporate art collection – or expanding an existing art collection across offices – you already know the first step is not picking a painting. It is setting a budget that finance, facilities, and leadership can all stand behind. In 2026, hybrid workplaces, ESG reporting requirements, and … Read more

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