Partnership Opportunities
for Museums
An invitation to explore whether this model might support your institution – with no pressure and full transparency.
What Partnership Looks Like
The Exploration Process
We seek partners who share our commitment to:
Discovery
We learn about your institution and strategic goals.
Evaluation
Together we assess the model within your governance structure.
Customization
If it's a fit, we adapt the approach to your specific needs.
Review
Your board, counsel, and stakeholders evaluate the proposal.
Partnership
If approved, we proceed collaboratively with full transparency.
You control the pace. You retain all authority.
What You Retain
You’re the driver, we’re the vehicle
Title and ownership of all selected objects
Physical custody—art stays in your museum
All curatorial decisions about exhibition and care
Public access maintained
Deaccessioning rights if circumstances change
Complete institutional independence
Common Questions
What Museum Directors Ask
Does this violate deaccessioning ethics?
No. You're not selling or removing art from the collection. We've consulted ethics experts to ensure alignment with AAM guidelines.
How is capital restricted?
It functions as a micro-endowment: principal is preserved, only investment returns are available for defined institutional priorities.
What if our financial situation changes?
The structure is designed for long-term stability, but includes provisions for changing circumstances.
Who makes decisions about the objects?
You do. Always. Curatorial authority never leaves the museum.
Next Steps
Start the Conversation
Interested in exploring whether this model might support your institution?
What happens next:
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Initial conversation (30-60 min) to learn about your museum
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Information packet for your review
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Stakeholder discussion—you decide if this warrants deeper exploration
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No obligation at any stage
