Short Course - Creating a Certificate of Authenticity For Your Artwork

Think of a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) as the official “birth certificate” of your artwork - a document that says clearly, “Yes, this piece was created by this artist on this date, using these materials.” It is not just a receipt; it’s a record that helps anyone in the future - a collector, gallery, auctioneer, or curator understand what your artwork is and that it’s genuine. Even if you don’t intend to sell right away, a COA is extremely valuable because it becomes part of the artwork’s identity and history.