Why You Should Use Metal Printing for a First Gallery Exhibition
The pressure is immense when showing your work for the first time at a gallery exhibition. Metal printing is a beautiful and convenient way to stand out while putting less work on your plate.
When you have to protect your prints from being damaged during transport or standing out in a crowd, metal prints have your back. Our durable ChromaLuxe aluminum prints are able to hold up to light damage, scuffing, staining, wrinkling, and staining. They also look absolutely gorgeous whether mounted or displayed as-is.
If you’re thinking of exhibiting your work for the first time, we’ve got a few reasons why metal prints will turn visitors’ heads.
If you’re in a hurry, check out our top reasons to use metal printing here:
- Reduce the risk of damaged prints in transportation
- Make your gallery exhibition stand out with sleek metal prints
- Metal printing offers finishes for any art style or theme
- Metal print mounts and backings need less time to set up
- Your metal prints function well as outdoor signs, too
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Reduce the Risk of Damaged Prints in Transportation
One of the most nervewracking parts of setting up your first exhibition is having your prints damaged. A wrinkled, torn, or damaged print may need extra time to be repaired – extra time you may not have.
Metal printing is especially useful for avoiding this scenario due to how durable the material is. We use ChromaLuxe aluminum that’s resistant to common issues faced by paper or canvas prints. Unlike copper or stainless steel options, you don’t have to choose between durability or color.
Our metal prints will give your work protection from common issues such as:
- Scratching and scuffing
- Smudges or smears
- Stains (anything that spills on the surface can be wiped off easily)
- Wrinkles
- Fading (unless left in direct sunlight extensively)
Our tuxedo mount is popular among fine artists and commercial illustrators because of its unique edges. The thick black polystyrene backing is 1/4″ doubles as protection – if your prints are dropped or handled roughly during transportation, your print stays protected.
It also comes with a black 3/4″ thick frame to add professional polish and give your work a more finished look. With our signature Backstamp option, you can add your branding and have the print ready for sale.
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Make Your Gallery Exhibition Stand Out With Sleek Metal Prints
While paper, canvas, and original art are a common sight in art galleries, they’re susceptible to damage during transport (or unruly visitors). Metal prints are not only more durable, they’re a more unique choice.
Metal printing provides a sleek and modern approach that immediately takes viewers’ breath away. We’ve committed ourselves to Epson F series dye sublimation printing technology specifically designed for metal printing – no cut corners here. Since stainless steel and copper have their ups and downs, we chose aluminum due to how well it shows subtle changes in color and contrast.
When it comes to making your mark in the complex and vast world of art, only the best materials will do.
Now’s never been a better time to exhibit your art, with recent studies showing significant year-by-year increase in visual art event attendance. Make sure you catch people’s attention with vibrant, polished metal prints that show your work’s best side.
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Metal Printing Offers Finishes for Any Art Style or Theme
Our highly specialized Epson F series printing technology won’t sacrifice style for durability. Unlike scratch-prone copper and dull stainless steel, aluminum prints are tough and versatile for many art styles.
If you’re an artist who wants a futuristic or modern look for your first gallery exhibition, metal prints will give your work a metallic pop. However, if you prefer a vintage appearance, metal prints also come with versatile and stunning finishes to capture your unique style.
For example, we offer a variety of matte and glossy finishes that can easily replicate other materials. Our silver matte is ideal for that ‘freshly rediscovered antique’ look, a solid choice if you’re a photographer that wants your portfolio to feel like it’s from another time.
Our white matte creates a soft, slightly muted result, well-suited to prints of watercolor paintings or storybook-style illustrations.
If you do painterly or realistic oil paintings, we highly recommend checking out our glossy finishes. Glossy metal printing creates bold colors and sharpens detail, recreating your work with contemporary sleekness.
If you plan on doing multiple gallery exhibitions, we offer contract pricing for artists who do repeat work with us. Check out our FAQ to learn about bulk orders and pro pricing.
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Metal Print Mounts and Backings Need Less Time to Set Up
Putting together the gallery can be time-consuming, especially for a first-timer. We offer a variety of mounts and backings that look professional and take little time to set up.
When you’re short on time and need your metal prints to look good immediately, the box mount will save you a headache. This simple mount is a solid option for any prints smaller than 20×30” and only needs a single nail to hang up. Since it will add a slight ‘floating’ effect to your print, you’ll get a modern and stylish finish.
If you want a more traditional frame, we offer a premium frame mount that comes with all the hardware needed to set it up – cleat, screws, and level. This option is well-suited to artists who want to sell their work and need professional polish to put their best foot forward.
Lastly, we provide a box mount if you want to recreate the look of traditional paintings without transporting original work. One way or another, we want to ensure your first show is a success.
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Metal Prints Function Well as Outdoor Signs, Too
A first gallery exhibition needs extra attention since you’re just starting out. Metal printing is a reliable choice for outdoor signs due to their resistance to weather and light.
Both sunlight and indoor lighting can fade traditional paper and canvas, but metal prints hold up longer – specifically, Chromaluxe aluminum metal prints. Our metal printing technology ensures your prints are able to last a lifetime with minimal upkeep. They’re also resistant to water, so no last-minute rushing to take down your signs from a surprise downpour.
We offer a wide variety of sizes so you can boost the visibility of your new show through foot traffic.
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We’ll Help You Craft Your First Art Gallery Exhibition
Your first gallery exhibition is going to be a little stressful – that’s the nature of doing anything big for the first time. However, switching to metal printing will shave off some of that stress immediately.
Metal printing is more durable when transported, particularly with tuxedo mounts. In fact, if your prints arrive damaged, we’ll send out a replacement. These stylish and high-quality prints come with a variety of finishes, mounts, and backings to stand out compared to paper and canvas. Lastly, you can use metal prints as outdoor signs due to the material’s resistance to light and water.
Do you need help learning how to set up your prints to be gallery and sales-ready? Contact us today for consultation on framing, mounting, and displaying your art.
