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Protecting Our Culture’s Value, One Verified Piece at a Time
The Atsur Verification Alliance (AVA) is Africa's first ethical network uniting galleries, artists, and experts to fight art fraud, secure resale payments for creators, and elevate African art as a trusted global asset.
WHY AVA EXISTS
THE PROBLEM:
For too long, our art market has suffered from:
- Fakes flooding auctions and galleries.
- Artists losing millions in unpaid royalties.
- Collectors afraid to buy Nigerian art.
THE SOLUTION:
AVA is like the SFCC for Art—a united front of ethical professionals using blockchain technology to:
- Verify every artwork's authenticity.
- Enforce automatic royalties for artists.
- Build global trust in African creativity.
Think of AVA as the ‘NAFDAC stamp’ on your art—proof it’s genuine and safe to invest in.
How AVA Works
Artist/Gallery submits artwork to AVA.
A trusted partner (like you!) inspects it in person.
We issue a digital passport (QR code) linked to blockchain.
Every resale triggers automatic royalties.
BENEFITS FOR AVA MEMBERS
For Galleries & Dealers
- Your listings get an AVA Trust Badge—sell 40% faster with buyer confidence.
- Access high-net-worth collectors in our exclusive network.
- Earn $2 per verification when you inspect artworks for others.
For Artists & Estates
- Royalties enforced forever—even after resale (25-50% auto-paid via blockchain).
- Stop forgers—your signature/style is recorded immutably.
For Collectors
- Royalties enforced forever—even after resale (25-50% auto-paid via blockchain).
- Stop forgers—your signature/style is recorded immutably.
Tech Simplified
Blockchain is a digital ledger that never forgets — we use it to record who created an artwork, who owns it now, and every sale, ensuring artists get paid fairly.
AVA’s Ethical Code
To join, you must uphold these standards:
- Never verify works you don’t physically inspect.
- Report fraud—even if it’s a friend’s gallery.
- Respect royalties—no under-the-table resales.
Violators are blacklisted publicly and reported to art associations.
Prerequisites:
- Galleries: 2+ years in business, no fraud history.
- Experts: ICA certification or 5+ industry references.
- Experts: ICA certification or 5+ industry references.
Simple Pricing
AVA MEMBERSHIP TIERS Scale as You Grow.
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