“Cataloguing of Works” Grant
This grant aims to support artist-authors in establishing or improving the archiving system for their works and associated documents. It helps structure, organize, and preserve artistic collections through the use of an appropriate digital tool.
Regardless of the stage of progress of the cataloguing work — whether an inventory already exists or not — this financial aid is intended to encourage the advancement of this work and to promote the use of a relevant digital tool suited to the project’s needs.
The amount of the grant is set at €6,000.
Content and use of the Grant
If a cataloguing project has already been initiated, the grant may be used to continue or expand it — for example, by incorporating a new medium or addressing the organization of archives.
For authors of illustrated works (children’s books, comics, etc.), it can fund the inventory of drawings, preparatory boards, or other visual elements within a collection management software.
This grant also represents a first step toward the creation of a catalogue raisonné, regardless of the artistic discipline involved.
Eligible Expenses
Expenses that may be covered include:
The purchase of equipment, up to a maximum of €2,000 (excluding computers, tablets, phones, dehumidifiers, and furniture)
The acquisition of or subscription to software, including installation and setup fees
Digitization, marking of works, or creation of a studio stamp
Payment of assistants or documentalists (research, data entry, indexing, etc.)
Payment to the artist-author or the rights holder
Type of Projects Concerned
The grant is open to all projects that form part of a sustainable approach to cataloguing and conservation, regardless of the current stage of the archiving work.
Eligibility Conditions
Applications may be submitted by:
Members of ADAGP with at least one year of membership.
In the case of multiple heirs, the grant is awarded to the member who submits the application.
Application Procedure
Each application must be submitted in French and include the following documents:
A biography or CV of the artist-author (maximum 2 pages, PDF format)
A project presentation outlining the objectives, concept, and stages of implementation (maximum 2 pages, PDF format)
An illustrative portfolio containing around ten representative images of the work (maximum 20 pages, PDF format)
A balanced provisional budget detailing expenses, income, and the intended use of the grant (€6,000)
The signed funding application form by the artist-author or rights holder (form to be downloaded and attached to the application)
InventoZen – We Fight for the History of Your Art
We are driven by the desire to provide artists and authors with the technological tools they need to inventory and showcase artistic creation.
Our mission is simple: to fight against oblivion and make artists’ works visible.
By offering an inventory, management, and online publication solution for portfolios or catalogues raisonnés, InventoZen is fully aligned with this purpose:
We fight against oblivion by organizing and securing archives, whether contemporary or from studio collections.
We make artists’ works visible and accessible, turning digital traceability into the new benchmark for artistic longevity.
By structuring your archives, you’re not merely organizing — you’re actively building the historical foundation of your work.
Artists, gallery owners, rights holders: archiving is not an administrative task. It is the most strategic investment to ensure that your work is never forgotten.
Don’t let your artistic capital lie dormant. Start the conversation with your own history today.
InventoZen now supports more than 120 catalogues raisonnés worldwide.
With its secure and adapted technology, InventoZen has become the market standard, offering advanced features essential for the protection of artworks:
Generation of certificates of authenticity
AI-based automatic artwork recognition
Multilingual platform for international dissemination
Secure hosting in Europe (GDPR compliant)
Our mission: to preserve artists’ memory and guarantee the authenticity of their works.
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