How to Ship 2D Art

Do you look at calls for art where the requirements of the gallery/ museums ask artists to provided reusable packing/shipping materials? And you don’t know where to start? Do you want to store your artwork, so it doesn’t get dirty from your studio? Well, this class is for you! In this two-hour workshop participants will be introduced to the world of art handling- the materials, tools, and techniques used to pack, store, and ship 2D work.

• Students will wrap a 2D object, make a custom carboard box(slipcase), and add additional ridged foam to make pieces safe to ship.
• Leave with documentation and a step-by-step guide to pack future projects.

Participants who have a 2D work they want to pack/ ship up to 24”x36”, (for larger works extra materials will be provided at cost, or blank canvases for those who do not have an object to pack). Students must be 16 years or older. Any students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Poly Sheeting
• Cardboard
• Packing Tape
• Paper Tape
• 1/2" Rigid Foam Board
• Olfa Utility Knife
• Tape Dispenser
• Scissors
• Straight Edge
• Tape Measure
• Sharpie
• Access to A2's Fiber arts Shop and tools for the duration of the session.

Patrick Goguen is a Boston-based interdisciplinary artist, art installer extraordinaire, and community arts advocate. He leads Gallery A2 at Artisans Asylum.