Archiving + Documentation
Preserving your creative work and its legacy is important for future artists, but also for future you. Thoughtful documentation and archiving strengthens the long-term impact of your work and helps carry your creative story forward.
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Archive Smarter: A Step-by-Step Guide to Digital Preservation
September 17, 2025
Every archive needs a plan. Learn how to evaluate what matters, organize your materials, and build a strategy that fits your creative or organizational goals without getting overwhelmed.
Other Archiving + Documentation Resources
Creating a Living Legacy
If you’re an artist looking to dig into career documentation, inventory management, and legacy planning, the Joan Mitchell Foundation offers free workbooks, guides, online tutorials, and case studies.
Learn More via Joan Mitchell Foundation
Center for the Preservation of Artists’ Legacies
The Center for the Preservation of Artists’ Legacies offers research, tools, and collaborative models that support visual artists in documenting, stewarding, and sustaining their life’s work.
Learn More via CPAL
POBA
POBA, a program of the James Kirk Bernard Foundation, offers tips and practical guidance on preservation, documentation, and responsible stewardship for creative legacies over time.
Learn More via POBA
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