Exhibition-Ready Defined

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Artwork must be dry, and where applicable, sealed to prevent smudging.
Various kinds of fixatives to seal art are available at Curry's Artist Supplies in Waterloo.

• Tutorial: Using Fixatives on your Artwork

All two dimensional works must be prepared for hanging using a strong, secure wire system to hang on a hook. Work needs to be professionally presented.  Matting and/or framing can definitely provide a very polished look. In some cases alternative presentation techniques can be very pleasing.

• How to Hang a Painting with Wire and D-Rings

• How to Mat Artwork

• ArtsPay Artists provide Framing skills, and local ArtsPay Artist recommended businesses can provide these services:
  King Framing
  Profiles in Art

Some artwork requires proper supports/ plinths for three dimensional works.