Mediation and its variants have become increasingly common for the resolution of art-related disputes; yet, studies in the field remain rare. This article analyses more than 20 proceedings and attempts to delineate the most appealing procedural aspects of ADR for disputants and, thus, to advance knowledge in the area. Its main findings are that parties have a strong preference for commercially-based approaches over mechanisms established by international bodies, such as UNESCO and WIPO. In addition, disputants often insist on high levels of confidentiality, given the sensitive nature of disputes, including cultural property claims, and the ethos of the art industry.