Rental, Storage and Exhibition of Art Objects – report on security measures

Objects of art represent high values and must be secured against damage and theft accordingly. This is often a challenge, as the art objects are also to be shown in exhibitions and museums. Added to this is the transport from one exhibition venue to another.

The potential risks and the corresponding security measures must be documented so that all parties involved – e.g. the owner, exhibitor and insurer of a painting – have a common basis for contractual agreements.

The new CFPA guideline no. 14:2025 S provides a template for such a security report and it is called “Security Report – Rental, Storage and Exhibition of Art Objects”.

All relevant information is requested in this template: from general framework conditions to risks and protective measures with regard to fire, burglary and natural hazards. The queries are specific to exhibition venues and the transport of art objects. The documentation is very easy to complete by ticking boxes or filling in tables.

The CFPA-guideline is available for free download on the website cfpa-e.eu