|
Forums >
Photography Talk >
Anyone ever did a photo exhibit at a gallery?
I'm thinking of doing a couple locally. I tried to search but found nothing. How should I mount the photos? What size? What should I have available at the gallery in terms of food or whatever? Thanks ahead of time. Dec 16 08 03:41 pm Link last one I did sizes started at 150 centimeters on the small side, and up to 300 centimeters on the short side. Printed glossy, duratrans, some cibachromes and some B&W on lustre, mounted white with thin black frame. Stephen Eastwood http://www.StephenEastwood.com Dec 16 08 03:52 pm Link I just did one this past weekend. I had everything printed on 16x20 paper, all oriented so the frames would be vertical. I printed through Blue Cube Imaging, and got slim black frames from Framatics. The opening was catered, but the venue organized that. (The food and wine made a difference, I think. People definitely hung around and chowed.) Dec 16 08 03:53 pm Link I'm interested in hearing what's said about this topic. I'm hoping to show a series soon, and would love to know people's experiences. Dec 16 08 03:53 pm Link Sita Mae wrote: Do you mind if I asked what you printed on? Glossy, matte, etc? Dec 16 08 03:54 pm Link Laura Ann Nudes wrote: I did matte on all of them, and I was really pleased with how they turned out. Dec 16 08 03:56 pm Link Yeah, I plan on getting a lot of stuff printed from Blue Cube. How many photos did you have, Sita? Dec 16 08 03:56 pm Link M I S T Y wrote: It depends on the gallery. However, I could rattle off a few "standards." You want to mount your photos so they are "archival." Use high quality mat material, generally unbuffered so they don't mess with your photograph's color. I use corners which allow the photo to be attached without any adhesive coming in contact with the print. Then, a beveled overmat to hide the mounting corners. Dec 16 08 03:56 pm Link So far, I've only participated in two local juried shows, but I won both of them, so I guess I'm doing good so far! I printed everything at 16x20 at MPix, bought black metal frames and white mattes at Hobby Lobby, and mounted them myself. Of course, I messed up and taped all the corners... apparently you should only tape along the top of the print to avoid warping/wrinkling. Gotta go open 8 prints around the house someday and correct that. Dec 16 08 03:57 pm Link Sita Mae wrote: Metallic is my new, expensive habit. Dec 16 08 03:58 pm Link Laura Ann Nudes wrote: He's like a crack dealer, right? Gets ya sucked in, and then you can't stop! Dec 16 08 04:02 pm Link Thanks, I really appreciate it! Dec 16 08 04:03 pm Link I also got some prints from Blue Cube - OUTSTANDING!!!!! Dec 16 08 04:05 pm Link Sita Mae wrote: sita - who and where can I hit up Framatics???? Dec 16 08 04:06 pm Link Sita Mae wrote: Brent's a smart man. He knows his prints are like crack and we can't help ourselves. Dec 16 08 04:08 pm Link Morton Pictures LLC wrote: diitto Dec 16 08 04:08 pm Link I had an in with Framatics, so I'm not sure how it works without that help, but this is their website! http://www.framatic.com/ Dec 16 08 04:11 pm Link I have done several shows. I have displayed different sizes right up to 20x30 print plus wide mat and frame. Is this a show where there will be others displaying or is this a single artist show? Dec 16 08 04:11 pm Link I do lots of shows, And they are all different Sometimes I mount them on MDF and float then mattless in hand made wood frames Sometimes I simply use tiny magnets to hold the four corners of the print to the wall. Sometimes I matte them and put them in simple black wood frames.  Sometimes I print on rough torn paper and float them in front of the matte in custom wood shadowboxes.  And sometimes I print large display transparencies and mount them in the windows  Use the best materials you can, And do what works best for the show that you are in. Dec 16 08 04:13 pm Link I exhibit my www.angelsandinsects.com work quite a lot, in the US and abroad. Framing depends on the photos, but as a rule you don't want to distract. For me a simple black metal frame with a white mat works best. I get my supplies from Framesbymail.com and matcutter.com then assemble myself. I can't imagine affording to buy pre-made. Always order more than you think you'll need. Prints are on a pearl surface. I'm not a fan of glossy, the fine details in my lith prints get lost. Pearl is a nice compromise. The real fun is in shipping. If you're shipping, pack well, but with light material. Shipping costs add up quick. I buy shipping supplies from Uline.com. Plan in advance and use Parcel Post to save money. I've shipped with a lot of different shippers and none was any better or worse in the long run, just different prices. Good luck! Dec 16 08 04:14 pm Link Chris, those transparencies look gorgeous! Dec 16 08 04:18 pm Link I had a solo exhibition at the Q! Gallery in Glasgow two years ago. Most of the works were 12" x 12" monochrome Kodak Endura prints, matted slightly off-white with thin black frames 20" x 20". A couple of larger prints (40" x 40") were float-mounted... again, with thin black frames. The gallery provided bubbly and canapés for the opening. Dec 16 08 04:19 pm Link Chris Macan wrote: VERY nicely exhibited. Dec 16 08 04:21 pm Link Sita Mae wrote: Thank you, Dec 16 08 04:22 pm Link Dec 16 08 04:23 pm Link Sita Mae wrote: But did they BUY? Dec 16 08 04:29 pm Link hbutz New York wrote: Good choice of presentation for the images, Dec 16 08 04:34 pm Link FStopFitzgerald wrote: Yep. Dec 16 08 04:38 pm Link all the above responses are correct, for framing i use american frame, great selection and they cut the matte free with a frame orders. Dec 16 08 04:40 pm Link Sita Mae wrote: Thank you Sita glad the show went well!! Dec 16 08 04:43 pm Link Frames can cost a lot. If you're not planning on exhibiting a lot (which is a serious amount of work), go cheap if you can. Ready-made frames, or "clip frames" can save you cash. As for what to offer in terms of refreshments, try going to some openings in your area and see what the norm is. In Seattle, people usually put out some wine and/or beer. Having a tip jar is not unheard of. Advertise on email lists and Facebook. Talk to the space you'll be showing in and see what they'll do to promote the show, and what other artists who have shown there have done. HTH, Dec 17 08 11:23 pm Link Thomas Park wrote: Make sure you check with the gallery first before investing in clip frames, in most cases they will not accept them. The exhibitor's packet they send if you are accepted will generally specify the gallery's requirements, and I have seen quite a few that specifically will not allow clip frames. They really look terrible. Dec 18 08 04:29 am Link I've done one and am preparing for another. I suggest talking to the gallery manager. They probably have thoughts about what they think works. Most of my works were 11X14 framed to 16X20 in standard black gallery frames. I may go a bit smaller for my next show because the space gets people closer to the prints than my last venue. Dec 18 08 06:47 am Link You really need to work with the gallery owner. They each have their own guidelines to follow. Some will want them matted and framed, others will ask you to just bring the prints in a tube and they will handle it. Don't go to any trouble until you know what the gallery is asking you for. Dec 18 08 06:54 am Link I mat and frame them. 11x11 or 16x16 on Ilford FB Warmtone semi-matte. Dry mounted. The galleries have provided the food and beverage. Dec 18 08 06:57 am Link It will matter to the gallery owner maybe. ...otherwise I mount my work how I like. Especially since I print series on demand. ie. The first print is always for my use (for display) and I never sell it - I drag it around to shows and worry much less about damage. I don't even worry about its archival quality since I don't sell it. Dec 18 08 07:09 am Link |
