Matts (if applicable): NO COLORED MATTS. Preferred colors: white, off white, pale gray.
NO DECORATIVE FRAMES UNLESS THEY ARE PART OF THE ARTWORK. Frame width should not be excessive.
Flat wood or metal / white, black, or natural / not to exceed 1” in width from front.
ANY EXCEPTIONS SHOULD BE CONFIRMED WITH THE GALLERY.
We welcome works on paper that are not conventionally framed, as long as the presentation is professional. Please discuss unusual presentations with the gallery.
Framing Samples:
WIRING
Selected wall-hung artwork must be wired and ready to hang.
NO SAW-TOOTH HANGERS.
The recommended wire is braided stainless steel picture wire appropriate to the weight of the work. Use D-Rings or Screw eyes to attach.
Standard Wire Weight Tolerances
Standard Wire
D-Rings
Screw Eyes
Screw eyes or D-rings should be installed 1/3 down from top of frame. The wire should have some slack but should be at least 2 – 3” below the top of the frame when pulled.
Sample Cradled Board
Sample Stretched Canvas
Sample Metal Framing
STRETCHED CANVAS OR CRADLED BOARD
NO DECORATIVE FRAMES
Unframed stretch canvas is acceptable if edges are painted or finished.
Strip framing is acceptable.
Floater frames are acceptable.
Painted gallery-wrapped canvas is acceptable.
Wiring instructions are the same as above.
Sample Painted Edge Gallery Wrap Canvas
Sample. Wood Strip Molding On Stretched Canvas
Sample Floater Frame For Stretched Canvas
Sample Gallery Wrapped Canvas