Standards when printing for an exhibition

[DREW WILEY]

I wouldn't personally deal with any gallery which had the nerve to tell me how to frame my own work - that's part of the overall compositonal presention. I do it better anyway. From the first, I was complemented on my prints wearing the "proper suit and tie". But not everyone has the equipment and time for that, so many have to rely on professional frame shops; and the expense can add up fast. Not every gallery demands full framing; but realize that 'push pin' displayed prints are not well protected from damage. And I've seen a lot of work ruined in budget gallery installations.

 

[Carnie Bob]

I wouldn't personally deal with any gallery which had the nerve to tell me how to frame my own work - that's part of the overall compositonal presention. I do it better anyway. From the first, I was complemented on my prints wearing the "proper suit and tie". But not everyone has the equipment and time for that, so many have to rely on professional frame shops; and the expense can add up fast. Not every gallery demands full framing; but realize that 'push pin' displayed prints are not well protected from damage. And I've seen a lot of work ruined in budget gallery installations.

Framing is the single most expensive part of exhibiting for those starting out. My gallery is very small , the size of an art fair booth(this is on purpose) and we do have excellent north light but if the glass is not anti reflective it shows poorly on us and the photographer.

 

[Pieter12]

Framing is the single most expensive part of exhibiting for those starting out. My gallery is very small , the size of an art fair booth(this is on purpose) and we do have excellent north light but if the glass is not anti reflective it shows poorly on us and the photographer.

That is why I opt for cheap IKEA frames. You can put anti-glare plexiglass or glass in them if you want to splurge.

 

[GregY]

That is why I opt for cheap IKEA frames. You can put anti-glare plexiglass or glass in them if you want to splurge.

I guess it depends on the size of the gallery, the few times i had photos as part of an exhibit at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, they supplied the frames.