Some institutions, like savings and loans, have acquired artworks in the past.

The curatorial staff provides the intellectual leadership of a museum, creating exhibitions for the public and acquiring new artworks for the collection.

Since 1955, the Clark has continued to acquire artworks, with a recent focus on expanding its photography collection.

In return for their cooperation, they have acquired top-notch artworks.

Each of the specialist divisions will now work worldwide on acquiring clients and artworks, marketing and planning.

The Heathman acquired several original artworks at this time and launched a campaign of support for the visual arts.

Her mother is an art consultant, helping businesses acquire artworks.

They then toured the continent, acquiring artworks and furniture, much of which is seen in the house museum today.

Hergé began to acquire artworks in the fifties, mainly paintings by Flemish expressionists.

Still, the selling of artworks for any purpose but acquiring other artworks is frowned upon in the museum world.