gep accepts original works across all mediums: paintings, sculptures, photography, prints, illustrations & more.

All donated works must be wholly original, legally owned by the donor, and accompanied by verifiable provenance.

Works must also be in good condition and suitable for sale through gep’s gallery.

If you’re unsure whether your piece qualifies, reach out through our submission form and we’ll review it together.

To process your donation gep will need the following:

∙ Proof of ownership: a purchase receipt, invoice, or bill of sale

∙ Provenance documentation: any records of the piece’s history and previous ownership

∙ A qualified independent appraisal for pieces valued over $5,000

∙ Any existing Certificates of Authenticity or artist documentation

If you don’t have all of this documentation don’t be discouraged. Reach out and we’ll work with you to determine what’s available and what steps may be needed to move forward.

Absolutely. gep welcomes donations of multiple works from a single collector. Each piece will go through its own donation agreement process to ensure proper documentation, valuation, and listing for each individual work.

If you have multiple pieces you’d like to donate, please mention that in your submission form so we can discuss the best way to approach the process together.

Yes, all donated works must be in good condition and suitable for sale through gep’s gallery.

Works with significant damage, deterioration, or restoration issues may not be eligible for donation.

If you have questions about the condition of a specific piece please reach out before submitting and we’ll work through it together.

Yes. When a collector donates a piece they previously purchased to a qualifying 501c3 nonprofit they may deduct the fair market value of the piece at the time of donation — not necessarily what they originally paid for it.

So if you purchased a piece for $500 and its current fair market value is $2,000 your deductible amount would be $2,000.

gep is a registered 501c3 nonprofit and will provide a Donation Receipt for every piece contributed.

When you donate a piece from your collection to gep, you may deduct the fair market value of the work at the time of donation. Not necessarily what you originally paid for it.

Since gep is a registered 501c3 nonprofit your donation qualifies as a charitable contribution.

For pieces valued over $5,000, a qualified independent appraisal is required by the IRS.

For pieces valued over $20,000, a copy of the appraisal must be attached to your tax return. gep will provide a Donation Receipt for every piece contributed to support your filing.

We always recommend consulting a tax professional to ensure your donation is properly documented and claimed.

Yes, gep will provide a formal Donation Receipt for every piece contributed.

This receipt documents your charitable contribution and can be used when filing your taxes.

For pieces requiring an appraisal your receipt will reflect the appraised fair market value.

For donated works valued under $5,000 a formal appraisal is not required.

For works valued over $5,000 the IRS requires a qualified independent appraisal conducted no earlier than 60 days before the donation and no later than your tax return due date.

You will also need to file Form 8283 with your tax return.

For works valued over $20,000 a complete copy of the signed appraisal must be attached to your tax return.

For works valued over $50,000 the IRS may request a Statement of Value from their Art Appraisal Services unit.

Fair market value is generally defined as the price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller when neither is under pressure to complete the transaction. For pieces under $5,000 this can be estimated based on comparable sales. For pieces over $5,000 a qualified independent appraiser must make this determination.

If you need guidance on finding a qualified appraiser for your piece gep is happy to help point you in the right direction.

For any donated artwork valued over $5,000 the IRS requires:

∙ A qualified independent appraisal

∙ The appraisal must be conducted no earlier than 60 days before the donation and no later than the tax return due date

∙ Form 8283 must be filed with the donor’s tax return

For artwork valued over $20,000:

∙ A complete copy of the signed appraisal must be attached to the tax return

For artwork valued over $50,000:

∙ The IRS may request a Statement of Value from their Art Appraisal Services unit

For donated works valued over $5,000 you will need to file Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions, with your tax return.

gep will provide a signed Donation Receipt & Certificate of Authenticity for every donated piece to support your filing.

We always recommend consulting a tax professional to ensure your donation is properly documented and claimed.

Once your donation agreement is finalized, your piece is catalogued and listed in gep’s online gallery.

Shipping procedures will be coordinated & outlined within your donation agreement. Your piece stays with you until it sells.

Your donated work stays with you until it’s purchased. At which point gep will coordinate a day & time for you to deliver the artwork to a predetermined pack & ship carrier.

If you already work with a carrier that provides insurance for artwork, you’re welcome to use them. If not, gep will help you find a professional pack & ship service in your area.

The collector pays for shipping, handling, and insurance. You will never be asked to cover shipping costs out of pocket.

When your artwork sells, gep will contact you to coordinate shipment.

Because your artwork remains in your possession until it is purchased, we’ll work with you in advance to identify a preferred professional packing & shipping provider. Whenever possible, we’ll establish a billing relationship with that provider before your artwork sells.

When it’s time to ship, simply deliver your artwork to the designated shipping provider.

All artwork shipped through gep is required to be fully insured for its agreed value during transit. In the rare event that damage occurs despite these precautions, gep will document it thoroughly upon the collector receiving the piece and work with all parties to navigate the insurance claim process.

Please note that artwork shipped without insurance is shipped at the donor’s own risk. If a piece arrives damaged and was not insured, gep is not liable for the loss.

This is why gep strongly requires all shipped artwork to be fully insured before leaving your hands. If you need help finding a carrier that provides insurance for artwork, gep will assist you in locating one in your area.

Fill out our collector donation submission form below with details about the work you’d like to donate. Including the artist, medium, dimensions, approximate value & condition.

The gep team will review your submission and follow up to discuss next steps.