CreativeCoA
FeaturesGalleryTestimonialsPricingArticles
Gallery Management

Managing Certificates for Multiple Artists: A Gallery Owner's Guide

One dashboard for all your artists. Stop juggling spreadsheets, separate systems, and inconsistent documentation. Learn how to streamline your gallery's certificate workflow and provide consistent, professional authentication for every artist you represent.

Creative CoA Team
9 min read

The Multi-Artist Documentation Challenge

Running a gallery means representing multiple artists, each with their own body of work, edition series, and documentation needs. The administrative burden grows exponentially as your roster expands. What starts as a manageable process with two or three artists quickly becomes overwhelming.

Common pain points gallery owners face:

Scattered Documentation

Artist A uses Word templates, Artist B has their own system, and Artist C relies on you to handle everything. Inconsistency creates confusion and unprofessional impressions.

Edition Tracking Chaos

Multiple spreadsheets, one per artist. Sometimes the artist updates theirs, sometimes you do. Which one is current? Did edition 15 already sell?

Inconsistent Branding

Every certificate looks different. Your gallery has no unified visual identity across the documentation you provide to collectors.

Time-Consuming Administration

Hours spent creating certificates when you should be selling art, building relationships, and growing your gallery.

"We represent 15 artists. Before Creative CoA, I spent 3-4 hours every week just managing certificates. Now it takes 20 minutes."

- Marcus Rivera, Gallery Owner

One Dashboard for All Your Artists

The solution to multi-artist management is centralization without losing individuality. Creative CoA provides a single dashboard where you can manage every artist you represent, while maintaining separate, organized profiles for each one.

What You See in the Dashboard

Artist Roster

All your artists in one view, with quick access to their profiles

Artwork Catalog

Every artwork across all artists, filterable and searchable

Certificate Registry

Complete history of every certificate issued

Edition Status

Track which editions are available, sold, or sold-out

Activity Overview

Recent certificates, verifications, and updates

Quick Actions

Create certificates in seconds from anywhere in the dashboard

Think of it as mission control for your gallery's authentication needs. Instead of logging into different systems or digging through folders, everything is accessible from one interface. Switch between artists with a single click.

Creating and Organizing Artist Profiles

Each artist you represent gets their own dedicated profile within your gallery account. This keeps their work organized and ensures their certificates contain accurate, consistent information.

Setting Up an Artist Profile

When you add a new artist to your gallery, you create a profile that includes:

Basic Information

  • Artist name (as it appears on certificates)
  • Biography and background
  • Contact information (internal use)
  • Digital signature (if provided)

Artwork Preferences

  • Primary medium and categories
  • Default edition sizes
  • Standard dimensions
  • Certificate template preferences

Gallery Plan Artist Limits

Different gallery plans support different roster sizes. Choose the plan that matches your current needs with room to grow:

5

Gallery Plan

Perfect for boutique galleries

20

Gallery Pro

For growing galleries

50

Gallery Extreme

For established galleries

Need more than 50 artists? Enterprise plans offer unlimited artist profiles with dedicated support for large organizations.

Branded Certificates for Consistency

Every certificate that leaves your gallery should reflect your brand. With gallery plans, you can customize certificates to create a unified, professional presentation across all your artists.

Branding Options

  • Gallery Logo

    Your logo appears on every certificate, reinforcing your gallery's identity

  • No Creative CoA Branding

    Remove our branding for a completely white-label experience

  • Consistent Templates

    All artists use the same professional template, creating visual consistency

  • Security Features

    Holographic patterns and QR verification maintain security while showcasing your brand

When collectors see your certificates, they recognize your gallery. This builds brand equity and trust over time. Your documentation becomes part of your identity, not just an afterthought.

Edition Tracking Across All Artists

One of the biggest challenges for galleries is tracking edition numbers across multiple artists. Creative CoA solves this with automated tracking that prevents errors and keeps everyone aligned.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Artist-Specific Tracking

    Each artist's editions are tracked independently. Artist A's "Sunset Series" has nothing to do with Artist B's "Abstract Collection."

  2. 2

    Automatic Number Assignment

    When you create a certificate, the system assigns the next available number. No manual counting, no duplicates possible.

  3. 3

    Sold-Out Detection

    When an edition reaches its limit, the system prevents additional certificates. No accidental overselling.

  4. 4

    Gallery-Wide Visibility

    View edition status across all artists at a glance. Know exactly what is available without checking individual records.

Manual Tracking (Old Way)
  • Spreadsheet per artist
  • Manual number assignment
  • Prone to human error
  • Difficult to get overview
  • Version control issues
Creative CoA (New Way)
  • One system for all artists
  • Automatic number assignment
  • Database prevents duplicates
  • Dashboard overview
  • Always current, always accurate

Workflow Efficiency Tips for Galleries

Beyond the basic features, here are strategies successful galleries use to maximize efficiency with Creative CoA:

Batch artwork entry during onboarding

When you sign a new artist, enter all their available works at once. Set up editions, dimensions, and details in one session rather than piece by piece.

Create certificates at point of sale

Generate the certificate immediately when a sale closes. It takes 30 seconds and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

Use consistent naming conventions

Establish a naming system for artworks across all artists. "Artist-Year-Series-Number" makes searching and organizing simple.

Set up artist defaults

Configure each artist profile with their standard dimensions, mediums, and edition sizes. This pre-fills fields when creating new artworks.

Review edition status weekly

Spend 5 minutes each week checking which editions are selling out. This informs pricing decisions and artist conversations.

Include certificates in your sales pitch

Mention the professional COA with QR verification as part of what collectors receive. It builds confidence and differentiates your gallery.

Time Saved Calculation

Manual certificate creation10-15 minutes
Creative CoA certificate30 seconds
With 50 certificates/month8+ hours saved

Choose the Right Gallery Plan

All gallery plans include edition tracking, QR verification, and the ability to remove Creative CoA branding. Choose based on your artist roster size and monthly certificate volume.

Gallery
$20/month
Certificates100/month
Artist Profiles5
  • Edition tracking
  • No Creative CoA branding
  • QR verification
Most Popular
Gallery Pro
$49/month
Certificates500/month
Artist Profiles20
  • Edition tracking
  • No Creative CoA branding
  • QR verification
Gallery Extreme
$99/month
Certificates1,000/month
Artist Profiles50
  • Edition tracking
  • No Creative CoA branding
  • QR verification

Need more capacity? Contact us for Enterprise pricing with unlimited artists and certificates.

One System for All Your Artists

Stop juggling multiple systems and spreadsheets. Manage certificates for your entire roster from one professional dashboard. Branded, consistent, and efficient.

Gallery plans start at $20/month for 5 artists and 100 certificates.

Start with the free plan to explore, then upgrade when ready.

Related Articles

Edition Numbering Best Practices for Limited Edition Prints
Master edition management and avoid common numbering mistakes.
Read Article
What Is a Certificate of Authenticity?
Discover how COAs protect artwork and add value to every sale.
Read Article
How Collectors Verify Artwork Authenticity
Understand what buyers look for when evaluating artwork.
Read Article

Published by Creative CoA Team

gallery managementmultiple artistscertificate of authenticityart galleryartist managementedition trackinggallery workflowart documentationbranded certificatesgallery operations

© 2025 Creative CoA. All rights reserved.

Developed by opn8rms.dev

FeaturesGalleryPricingArticles