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Name(s):\nTitle(s):\t\t\t\t\t\tDate(s):\nMedium and Support:\nDimensions:\nAcquisition Questions:\nProvenance:\nCommittee member comments:\nApproved: \u0003☐\u0004 Yes \u0003☐\u0004 No\u000f\nAccession Form\nAccession Information\nDonor/Source/Method of Acquisition:\nDate of Acquisition:\nAcquisition Price:\nDeed of Gift Signed:   \u0003☐\u0004 Yes  \u0003☐\u0004 No\nDate Signed:\nBe sure to include an image(s) of the item(s)\n_____________________________________________________________________________________\nProvenance\nItem Name:\nDescription:\nArtist/Maker:\nPlace of Origin:\nDate of Creation:\nHistory:\nPrevious Owners:\nItem Information\nDimensions:\nMaterials:\nCondition:\nEstimated Value/Appraisal (as conducted by a third-party appraiser): $\n_____________________________________________________________________________________\nAccessioned by \t\t\t\t\t\t\tDate Entered\n\u000f\nDonor Questionnaire\nContact Information:\n\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001f\u001fTell us about your item(s):\nWhat is/are it/they?\nWhen was/were it/they made?\nWhat was/is it used for?\nTell us as much about the history of the item(s) as you know. For example: How did you acquire it? From whom? When and where? (Use the back of this sheet to fully explain, if necessary.)\nTell us about yourself (and if you are not the owner tell us about the owner of the item(s)):\n\u000f\nWe highly recommend having legal counsel review any such documentation.\nDELETE THIS BOX\nDeed of Gift\nI (We) hereby irrevocably and unconditionally convey, donate, give, and deliver to the [Museum] all rights (including copyrights), title and interest in and to the item(s) listed below. I (We) affirm that I (we) own said item(s) and have complete right, title, and interest in said item(s) and that the item(s) is/are not subject to any liens, claims or encumbrances. By my signature, I assert my understanding of the above conditions and those listed on the back of this agreement.\n\u0003☐\u0004 This gift is given to the [Museum] for its fundraising purposes as it deems appropriate.\n________________________________________________________________________________________________________\nDescription of Item(s)\n(Include artist, title, date, medium)\nBe sure to include an image(s) of the item(s)\n________________________________________________________________________________________________________\nI (We) wish the gift to be identified as:\nGift of:\nName of Donor (please print):\nTelephone:\nAddress:\n________________________________________________________________________________________________________\nSignatures\nThe [Museum] hereby accepts the gift(s) described above.\n______________________________________________________________________________\nSignature of Museum Director\t\t\t\t\tDate\n______________________________________________________________________________\nSignature of Donor/Donors\t\t\t\t\tDate\nComplete both copies of this deed of gift and return them to the [Museum]. A signed copy will be returned to you.\nAdd in the museum’s own approved Acquisition and Disposition Policies or use these more generic terms to develop your own policies.\nDELETE THIS BOX\nACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION POLICY OF THE [MUSEUM]\nThe [Museum] is organized and operated for educational purposes and is tax-exempt as a 501(c)3 non-profit entity.\nThe [Museum] does not appraise item(s) given to the museum. Donors can have items appraised prior to donation. If the donor(s) wish an authorized agent of the [Museum] to sign the appropriate IRS documents regarding the gift (8283 form), a copy of the appraisal documents with values must be filed with the museum.\nItems not on public display are generally available for study to scholars, researchers, and scientists.\nACQUISITIONS\nThe [Museum] may acquire items under the following conditions:\nItem(s) that are relevant to and consistent with the mission and activities of the museum.\nItem(s) for which the museum can provide pr","cbCaitUvzdUxrncY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitUvzdUxrncY","docx",205174,"English","# Acquisition Proposal Form\n# Accession Form\n## Provenance\n# Donor Questionnaire\n# Deed of Gift\n## Description of Item(s)\n## Signatures\n# Acquisition and Disposition Policy of the [Museum]","[{\"question\":\"What information is required in the Acquisition Data section?\",\"answer\":\"The form requests a detailed description plus artist/maker/creator/collector names, titles, dates, medium and support, dimensions, and acquisition-related questions and provenance.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the Deed of Gift require from the donor and the museum?\",\"answer\":\"The donor signs to irrevocably convey and deliver the listed item(s) and related rights to the museum, affirm ownership and freedom from liens or claims, and the museum director and donor(s) sign to record acceptance and execution.\"},{\"question\":\"What key principles does the museum acquisition policy state?\",\"answer\":\"The policy covers educational and tax-exempt organization, limits on museum appraisal, rules for accepting donations and transfers, requirements for complete accession records, restrictions regarding illegally imported/exported items, and the museum’s discretion over display and acknowledgment.\"}]","Acquisition Proposal Form - Accession Form - Donor Questionnaire - Deed of Gift | DOCX",6]