During the workshop we will explore the work of the Jisc funded KAPTUR and AHRC funded VADS4R projects over the last three years. This has focused on seeking to enhance research data management practice within in the visual arts. In particular we will focus on the specific disciplinary challenges, how these have been addressed, and reflect upon the lessons learned and work still needed to be undertaken. The workshop will be interactive, enabling participants to investigate the nature of research data and the curatorial challenges it presents in the visual arts.