Gallery Hanging Rules: · All work must be presented ready-to-hang on a wall, using a wire attached to the frame between one-third and one-quarter of the way down the sides of the piece. Do not use saw tooth hangers. Unframed canvas pieces are acceptable as long as they are ready to hang. You may frame with or without glass/plexi and with or without a mat.
· All photographic prints and easy-to-wrap artwork must be properly mounted or warping does occur and we cannot hang a warped print.
· Place the name of artist and artwork taped securely to the back of each piece.
WAIT!! YOU ARE NOT DONE UNTIL YOU READ THIS!!! Before you ship or drop off your artwork please make sure that your work does meet the guidelines and that you have taken into consideration the do's and don'ts for framing, packaging and shipping from our section of frequently asked questions. This will help guide you through this next process and help keep the hardworking people that put together this fabulous gallery happy!
If your artwork is different from what was represented in your submission and or the presentation does not meet our gallery standards we do refuse the right to present it.
Framing
What to do:
We strongly recommend that you frame your artwork in simple black frames. We will accept all types of frames but do prefer black aluminum frames as they are more durable and are sleek and simple in appearence. When framing in wood, consider purchasing a framer's point driver for flat artwork. No plastic frames are acceptable.
Mount your photographed prints! An unmounted print can bubble in the frame and looks extremely unprofessional. For canvas artwork, make sure that it is stretched well.
If you are framing with glass/plexi look at your framed artwork. Are there hairs and dust caught between your art and the glass? Unless it is part of your piece it should not be in there. Grab some canned air and blow those suckers out!
Use archival materials in making and presenting your artwork to preserve your art for future generations of art lovers to collect and enjoy.
Do try and use stainless steel braided picture wire for the back of the artwork. It works best for smooth hanging and deters rusting. Make sure that the screws you use and securely placed into the back of the frame and won't pop out when it is hung (can you say "damage"?).
What not to do:
Gallery Hanging Rules: · All work must be presented ready-to-hang, using a wire attached to the frame between one-third and one-quarter of the way down the sides of the piece. Do not use sawtooth hangers.
· Name of artist and artwork taped securely to the back of each piece
· Your artwork must be able to hang on the wall. Unframed canvas pieces are acceptable as long as they are ready to hang. Frame moldings are artist's choice and may be with or without a mat and or glass/plexi. If you do use glass please package very well even if dropping off your artwork. We recommend plexiglass for those who are shipping as we have received artwork that could not show because of glass breaking in transit.
· When framing behind either be mindful of dust. The finished presentation - front, back, top and bottom - is part of the whole work. It should appear to be new and well crafted, not battered and shop worn or flimsy or fragile. If it looks bad we do refuse the right to present it.
