International Catalogue Raisonné Association

What International Catalogue Raisonné Association does

ICRA (International Catalogue Raisonné Association) is a not-for-profit membership association founded in July 2019 at the Royal Academy of Arts in London and incorporated on 22 July 2021 as a private company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act 2006 in England and Wales. The association operates as a forum for scholars, curators, foundation leaders, publishers, technologists, and legal experts engaged in the research, editing, design, and production of catalogue raisonné projects — the comprehensive scholarly documentation of an artist's complete body of work. Its primary members include artists' foundations (Arshile Gorky Foundation, Andrzej Wroblewski Foundation, Henry Moore Foundation, Wildenstein Plattner Institute, Holt/Smithson Foundation, David Hockney Foundation), museums (Clyfford Still Museum, Archives of American Art/Smithsonian), auction houses (Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips), commercial galleries (White Cube, PACE-affiliated principals), publishers (Lund Humphries, Art Publishing Inc.), and individual scholars and art lawyers.

The core product surface comprises: (1) a members-only online portal (members.icra.art) with discussion forum and vetted service-provider list; (2) an annual flagship conference held at rotating London venues (Christie's, Royal Academy of Arts, Cromwell Place, Mishcon de Reya) with hybrid in-person/online access; (3) a Spotlight webinar series on specialized topics including authentication, legal issues, gender bias, and digital catalogue production; (4) a Reading Room of curated scholarly papers, including materials from Dr Renée B. Adams on gender bias and Dr Douglas Dreishpoon; and (5) a public YouTube archive of conference recordings. The underlying technology is a standard website/portal platform; no proprietary AI/ML models, API, or SDK is disclosed.

Revenue is generated through four streams: annual membership subscriptions at five tiers (Student/Over-65 at £37.50, Independent at £75, Affiliated at £125, Institutional at £350 covering up to four people), non-member conference tickets (priced £100-£250 across recent cycles), event sponsorship from Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips, Mishcon de Reya, Constantine Cannon LLP, Navigating.art, The Estelle Trust and others, and free initial legal consultations offered as a member benefit by participating art lawyers in seven jurisdictions. The organization has 1-10 employees, no parent company, no outside investment, and operates as a member-governed body controlled by its Board of Directors.

Name

International Catalogue Raisonné Association

Legal name

International Catalogue Raisonné Association

Website

https://icra.art

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICRA is a London-based not-for-profit membership association that serves scholars, curators, foundations, auction houses, and legal experts engaged in catalogue raisonné research through an annual conference, Spotlight webinars, a Reading Room, and a members-only portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Art Historical Scholarship

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPACALAD

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Online Learning Content Platforms (Creator-Led Courses)

Keywords

• Art historical research
• Catalogue raisonné scholarship
• Scholarly publishing networks
• Provenance authentication
• Arts professional association

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: ICRA generates revenue through annual membership fees at multiple tiers. Membership provides access to the members-only section of the website, networking events, discounted conference tickets, access to art lawyers in seven jurisdictions providing initial free consultations, and a list of vetted service providers.
2. Conference Tickets: Revenue generated from non-member conference ticket sales. Tickets for the 2020 online conference cost £100 per person with concessions for students and those out of work. The 2021 conference tickets were priced at £200 for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ICRA is a not-for-profit membership association that provides a forum for scholars, editors, designers, and producers engaged in catalogue raisonné projects. Its core offering is a tiered membership programme (individual, affiliated, institutional, over-65s, student) that delivers access to a members-only portal, networking events, discounted conference tickets, free initial legal consultations in seven jurisdictions, a vetted service provider list, and an annual conference plus Spotlight webinars on topics such as provenance, authentication, and gender bias.

Product overview

ICRA is a not-for-profit membership association offering a unified platform of services for scholars and professionals engaged in catalogue raisonné projects. The core offering includes a members-only portal (ICRA Members' Area) providing access to exclusive networking, discussion forums, and resources. This is supplemented by annual conferences and Spotlight webinar events that address specific topics in the field. Members also receive access to an archive of conference videos and the Reading Room, a curated collection of scholarly readings. The organization facilitates collaboration between projects and supports the exchange of information about technical and practical aspects of creating catalogues raisonnés.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICRA Members' Area Members-only online portal providing access to exclusive resources, networking with fellow professionals, an online discussion forum, and free or discounted access to events and conference recordings. Available to all ICRA members at every tier.

Quantifiable outcome

• 230+ attendees from 15 countries participated in the 2020 annual conference
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mishcon de Reya LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMishcon de Reya LLP serves as the host venue for ICRA's annual conferences, providing their London conference spaces. They support ICRA's mission to advance scholarship in catalogue raisonné projects through in-kind venue contributions.
• Christie'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristie's is a major sponsor of ICRA's annual conferences and was the venue for the inaugural conference in 2019. They support the association's educational mission and have provided sponsorship for multiple events including the 2026 conference.
• Art Lawyers Association (ALA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICRA partnered with the Art Lawyers Association to present joint Spotlight events on legal issues and catalogues raisonnés, including sessions on authentication and provenance.
• The Art NewspaperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Art Newspaper partnered with ICRA for the 2020 annual conference as a media partner, supporting the association's visibility and outreach efforts.
• The Estelle TrustminorOthersListed as a sponsor of the 2020 annual conference, providing financial support for ICRA's events.
• Constantine Cannon LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstantine Cannon LLP is a leading law firm with a prominent art and cultural property law practice. ICRA's registered office is at Constantine Cannon's London offices, and the firm has provided ongoing support for ICRA's activities including conference sponsorship.
• PhillipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhillips auction house supports ICRA through conference sponsorship and by making their fiduciary services team available to ICRA members for art-related legal and valuation questions.
• Sotheby'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSotheby's supports ICRA as a conference sponsor and provides expertise to the association's activities in the art market and authentication space.
• Navigating.artcoreTechnology or IntegrationNavigating.art is an all-in-one art information platform providing digital solutions for catalogue raisonné projects. They have sponsored ICRA conferences and presented webinars on digital catalogue production.
• Wildenstein Plattner InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildenstein Plattner Institute is an institutional member of ICRA and has presented webinars on digital catalogue raisonné projects including the Gauguin catalogue raisonné.
• Lund HumphriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLund Humphries is an art-book publisher and institutional member of ICRA. They have sponsored multiple conferences, launched books at ICRA events, and offered special discounts to ICRA members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Welcome_to_ICRA
• Instagraminstagram.com/icra.art

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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