What is Reaccessioning?
Reaccessioning is a third approach to collection stewardship
– distinct from both accession and deaccessioning.
Reaccessioning allows museums to:
Create sustainable funding
from their collections
Retain 100% ownership
and physical custody
Maintain full curatorial authority
Preserve public access
Build long-term institutional capacity
How Reaccessioning Differs
Reaccessioning recognizes that stewardship includes multiple dimensions—cultural, educational, and economic. By separating economic participation from ownership, museums can build financial stability while keeping with AAM and FASB guidelines.
Museums retain:
100% title and ownership
Physical custody (art stays in the museum)
All curatorial decisions
Full public access
Right to future deaccession (if ever needed)
Museums gain:
Restricted capital structured in endowment
Principal preserved,
returns available for institutional priorities
Long-term financial stability
An alternative method of engagement
with new patrons
Eligibility
We're seeking institutions for ongoing research and development:
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Have established collections and institutional infrastructure
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Face genuine financial challenges despite strong community value
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Possess governance capacity to evaluate innovative approaches
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Are willing to collaborate and provide feedback
Disclaimer: This overview is for educational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to purchase securities. Investment opportunities are available only to accredited investors through private placement.
