About

Art matters. And what matters deserves to be documented, protected, and shared.

Art Trackers is building the first universal identification and tracking system for public art — one permanent, verified record that follows an artwork through its entire life, the way a VIN follows a vehicle or an MLS listing follows a property.

The Art Trackers connected art ecosystem: galleries, collectors, artists, museums, auction houses, and technology

About

Our mission

To transform how the world stewards art by permanently connecting artwork, artists, institutions, collectors, and communities through trusted technology that preserves legacy for generations.

We believe every artwork deserves a permanent identity, every artist deserves lasting recognition, and every community deserves access to the cultural stories that shape where they live.

Our vision

We envision a world where every artwork has a trusted digital identity, every artist remains connected to their life's work, every institution stewards culture with confidence, and every community can discover, preserve, and celebrate its cultural heritage.

Keeping the art community connected

Art does more than decorate our communities. It tells us who we are.

Behind every mural, sculpture, memorial, and painting is an artist, a neighborhood, a story, and a moment in history. Art Trackers exists to keep those connections alive.

We connect artists to their artwork long after it leaves the studio. We connect governments to the collections they steward. We connect museums, collectors, and cultural organizations through trusted provenance. Most importantly, we connect communities to the art that belongs to them.

Because when people understand the stories behind the artwork around them, they become more connected to their neighborhoods, their history, and each other.

Two people in conversation in front of an abstract painting in a gallery

Core Values

What we build from.

Stewardship
We care for artwork as cultural heritage, preserving not only the object but the stories, history, and meaning that surround it.
Connection
Technology should enhance connections, linking artists to their creations and communities to the art that defines them.
Legacy
Every decision we make is guided by a simple question: will this help preserve culture for future generations?
Trust
Trust is earned through transparency, accountability, security, and accurate records.
Accessibility
Culture belongs to everyone. Our platform is designed to remove barriers so anyone can discover and engage with art.
Craft
Quality reflects respect. We strive for excellence in design, technology, customer service, and every interaction.
Curiosity
Art is always evolving. We continuously learn from artists, communities, museums, and cultural organizations.
Partnership
We succeed when our partners succeed. Long-term relationships are more important than short-term transactions.

What we believe

Every artwork deserves a permanent identity.
Every artist deserves lifelong recognition.
Provenance is part of cultural memory.
Stewardship builds public trust.
Technology should create connection — not distance.
Communities deserve access to their cultural heritage.
Preserving culture is an investment in future generations.

The 100-Year Test

"Before we build a feature, launch a partnership, or make a decision, we ask: 'If someone studies this artwork one hundred years from now, did our work make it easier for them to understand, preserve, and appreciate it?"

If the answer is yes, we move forward.

A Message from Our Founder

Art Trackers began with a simple observation: communities invest millions of dollars in public art, yet too often the stories behind that art become fragmented or forgotten over time.

I believe technology should strengthen our relationship with art — not replace it.

Art Trackers was created to help artists preserve their legacy, institutions steward their collections, and communities remain connected to the cultural stories that define them.

David Daw, Founder & Steward

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