Comments on: Best method of framing art photos for a gallery show on a starving artist budget?

By: perki88

perki88 — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:43:59 +0000

Do you have a "Christmas Tree Shoppe" near you? Great frame prices!
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By: Dawg

Dawg — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:09:59 +0000

If you purchase enough of a "stock" frame from a frame shop you can usually get a discount. It’s preferable to show 20 prints properly framed than 30 cheaply framed. You’re name is what will be at stake here as much as your photos.
Someone here on YA said "Quality doesn’t cost it pays" and for this situation I have to agree with it.
Are you selling the photos in this showing, if so you’ll recoup the monies invested.
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By: da_e_knows

da_e_knows — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:58:59 +0000

make a deal with a local art shop. ask if they will give you a discount in exchange for including their name as a sponsor for the frames. or some other promotion for them.
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By: mcawkward

mcawkward — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:52:59 +0000

I've seen a lot of artists clip small alligator clips to their prints and then hang them from thumb tacks. Nice DIY aesthetic, doesn't damage the art, and it don't get no cheaper.
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