Posted by Sue Alden on December 24, 2008 at 11:36 AM
I have one image that is to be in a juried show. My question is: do you normally put a "dust cover" on the back of these images? I am talking about the brown paper cover on the back. This is my first entry and I have no idea.
Thank You
Sue Alden
Posted by Nat Coalson on December 24, 2008 at 12:23 PM
I normally add the paper to the back of frames, but sometimes it's not practical.
If I'm selling a framed print directly to a client, I always use a dust cover/backing paper.
In juried group shows, there's a greater likelihood that the paper will get damaged, because the people handling the print won't be taking the greatest care.
The need/benefits of backing paper also depends on the quality of the frame. If you're using a metal frame with inexpensive glass I wouldn't worry about backing paper. For nicer (wood) frames, leaving the paper off "cheapens" the presentation.
The most important thing is that if someone buys your print from the show, you will want them to be able to take home a finished, professional-looking piece.
Also, instead of the cheaper brown paper, there is some very nice, thick, heavy black paper that is much more durable.
Good luck in the show!
Posted by Sue Alden on December 24, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Thanks Nathaniel
The image is metal-black frame with white matt (lightimpressions). The gallery wanted the black metal frames with white matt and I had to use plexiglass.
Posted by Robert Fisher on December 24, 2008 at 2:25 PM
For what it's worth, if it's a framed print, I do put the dust cover on the back but if it's an unframed stretched canvas, I don't.
I'd be somewhat surprised if the people organising the show aren't taking care with the pieces being submitted to the show. I put a couple pieces into a juried show this past fall and the people receiving the works and placing them for judging were even wearing gloves.
It's unfortunate that the gallery running the show forced you into a specific presentation style.
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Sue Alden
If I'm selling a framed print directly to a client, I always use a dust cover/backing paper.
In juried group shows, there's a greater likelihood that the paper will get damaged, because the people handling the print won't be taking the greatest care.
The need/benefits of backing paper also depends on the quality of the frame. If you're using a metal frame with inexpensive glass I wouldn't worry about backing paper. For nicer (wood) frames, leaving the paper off "cheapens" the presentation.
The most important thing is that if someone buys your print from the show, you will want them to be able to take home a finished, professional-looking piece.
Also, instead of the cheaper brown paper, there is some very nice, thick, heavy black paper that is much more durable.
Good luck in the show!
The image is metal-black frame with white matt (lightimpressions). The gallery wanted the black metal frames with white matt and I had to use plexiglass.
I'd be somewhat surprised if the people organising the show aren't taking care with the pieces being submitted to the show. I put a couple pieces into a juried show this past fall and the people receiving the works and placing them for judging were even wearing gloves.
It's unfortunate that the gallery running the show forced you into a specific presentation style.