natemc
08-13-2004, 08:04 PM
I've entered my first Juried art show and I'm confused by the framing requirements, I've had my art in other shows but they never gave me these restrictions before.
it states that everything must be suitably framed and mounted for hanging, no Brackets, fast-frames, or adhesive tags will be allowed.
I have a 16x20 stretched canvas and I paint over the edges so they look good without a frame so framing canvas is new to me, i've been framing prints and photos for years though.
But what do they mean by fast-frame? I've tried googling it and I'm just finding links to a store called fast frame, are they referring to the multi-part bracket kits that stores like Michael's sells. You know you get a 16" pack and a 20" pack screw it together, instant frame.
Of course I can't get clarification until the 3rd of September but then it would have to be dropped off the next day, and I can't even paint and cure a custom frame in that amount of time. Any ideas? I've always had them hung sans frame with wire across the back and a nail or a thumb tack in the wall.
But all the open back frames I've seen are Fugly and don't match my art at all.. I don't have many wood working tools anymore otherwise making my own would be an option.
it states that everything must be suitably framed and mounted for hanging, no Brackets, fast-frames, or adhesive tags will be allowed.
I have a 16x20 stretched canvas and I paint over the edges so they look good without a frame so framing canvas is new to me, i've been framing prints and photos for years though.
But what do they mean by fast-frame? I've tried googling it and I'm just finding links to a store called fast frame, are they referring to the multi-part bracket kits that stores like Michael's sells. You know you get a 16" pack and a 20" pack screw it together, instant frame.
Of course I can't get clarification until the 3rd of September but then it would have to be dropped off the next day, and I can't even paint and cure a custom frame in that amount of time. Any ideas? I've always had them hung sans frame with wire across the back and a nail or a thumb tack in the wall.
But all the open back frames I've seen are Fugly and don't match my art at all.. I don't have many wood working tools anymore otherwise making my own would be an option.