Artwork information label /Artwork packaging
How to attach artwork information labels and packaging (for delivery, drop-off, and take-out)
Packaging your artwork is important as it protects it and ensures that it arrives in your hands once the purchase is made.
Please make sure the packaging is easy to unpack and can be reused when packing again.
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5. Attach the artwork information label to the exterior
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Prepare the artwork and artwork information label
Product information label : 4 or more
Please include your real name, artist name, and title. (Handwritten is acceptable.)
・Please be sure to attach the sticker to your artwork and packaging.
・The sticker will be removed when the exhibit is completed.
02
Attach a work information label to the back of the work
・Work information label : Include your real name, artist name, and title
Flat work
・Please make sure to attach a hanging cord to the back of wall artwork.
・If the hanging cord is not attached, installation equipment costs will be charged separately.
・Please remove the glass. Acrylic panels are acceptable.
Solid work
・Please take measures to prevent unstable works from falling over during the exhibition.
*If you are placing your work in an acrylic box, please take measures to prevent it from collapsing during shipping.
★It seems that many people forget to bring the hanging cord.
Please make sure to attach the hanging cord as it is necessary for the display.
03
Packing the work
No packaging material specified
・Use of protective materials: Always use bubble wrap and cushioning materials
・For hanging scrolls and special boxes, we will handle the packaging etc.
04
Attach the artwork information label to the packaging
- In the case of two or consecutive works, the works will be packed so that they do not touch each other.
・Be careful not to damage the corners of picture frames, etc.
・If there is a possibility that the artwork may break, please place a cushion or something similar inside.
If you have equipment, please include it with your name.
・If the work requires layout, please include the layout instructions.
05
Attaching the artwork information label to the exterior
★If you are bringing food or taking it home, please complete the preparations up to this point.
Delivery person
Please tape the four corners of the artwork information label securely to prevent it from peeling off during shipping.
・Warning stickers such as "Handle with care" and "Keep top and bottom" are clearly displayed
・Opening procedure: If necessary, attach "opening procedure"
・Select a company that can transport art works
・Insurance: Insurance is always provided in case of damage or loss during delivery.
・Delivery company: clearly communicate the delivery date and time
★Please make sure to select the delivery date and time as specified.
Since items cannot be received on any other day than the delivery date, they will be returned by the delivery company, cash on delivery.
06
Attach the shipping label to the exterior and prepare for delivery
Please tape all four corners securely to prevent peeling during shipping.
*If you have requested the secretariat to return the item, the secretariat will prepare a return slip.
Shipping: Prepaid
Return shipping: Cash on delivery
*If you would like to have your work packed and delivered to an art exhibition, etc., please put the return slip in the envelope and
Please ask your supplier to attach the label to the outside of the packaging.
Large works (total of three sides is 250cm or more) and heavy works (20kg or more)
Please arrange for a shipping company to handle the unpacking and display and the return (removal and packing) yourself.
・Shipping: Prepaid
・Return: Cash on delivery
・No designated delivery company
・Display by yourself or arrange for exhibition staff
・The secretariat will not arrange for delivery, exhibition or removal companies.
・The same applies to special, sharp, complicatedly assembled, or easily damaged items.
★Examples of packaging that cannot be delivered
Packaging with only bubble wrap, as shown in the image, may cause damage during shipping or may not be able to be delivered depending on the shipping company. Please be sure to pack the item in a cardboard box.
Also, if you are bringing or picking up your work directly at the venue, please pack it.
