Gallery Display Hanging systems

[MnSue]

I need some ideas for hanging artwork on a shops art gallery wall. In having a discussion with this gallery owner, a number of methods were discussed but nothing fit for this particular need. (I couldn't find a link to a previous thread, so I'm starting a new one.)

He seems to like a 2" wire white racks, stand 4' to 8' high like in a retail clothing store, is the way to go. The artwork to be displayed is mid to higher end framed originals or vintage/historical works.

So to prevent the numerous "holes in the wall" what would you suggest? Neither of us like slat walls. (Pictures are welcome too.)

NOW this gallery/shop owner is a potential new job for me - so be on your best behavior! smile.gif

[Bob Roy]

This looks like a pretty nice system. They were at the Las Vegas show in January.

Arts Supplies (http://Arts-supplies.net)

They have sample packs they can send you though the shipping for these is a bit high.

[Jeff Rodier]

To avoid holes in the wall I have coversed it with fabric in the past. You can even add a layer of batting beneath.

[Peter Ackerman]

For a French Gallery Rod system, made here in our facility at the right price, take a look at this:
http://www.unitedmfrs.com/galleryrods/galleryrods.html

[johnny]

We use slotwall in one location and the Arakawa (sp?) system in another, which we got from Larson Juhl. I like the Arakawa a lot.

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[Elaine]

I used another system, that I posted the information for a while ago (Gallery systems out of MA)- it should be there if you do a search. Also, I have used the grids and the picture hooks that you can get. They make a nice system and are flexible - can fit more in a small space. I used black on a khaki green painted wall - was quite sharp. These grids can also be used on triangle and other pedestals on wheels so you can use them as floor displays and hang on all sides - I used these for a show I did every year. You can get the grids at storesupplies.com or through Robert Hamm. The shipping charge hurts, but they do make nice flexible displays.

my 2 cents

[scottk]

MnSue:I always thought the white grid system looked not quite right for some reason in any gallery setting. But.....
We sell the gallery system here at Superior Mldg. We would be happy to show it to you, and using it couldn't be easier!

[Doug Gemmell]

If you're thinking upscale, white wire grid isn't the way to go. Elaine's black grids would be better or as Johnny said, the Arakawa cable system is nice. www.arakawagrip.com. (http://www.arakawagrip.com.)

[AWG]

Don't forget Walker Display (http://www.walkerdisplay.com/) as an alternative to Arakawa and gallery rods. Flexible, strong, and good-looking. I think United sells them.


Tony

[Sherry Gray]

I use the Walker system in both locations. Love it, but don't have anything to compare it to except lottsa holes in the wall.

[Elaine]

I think you need to also decide on the "look" that you want to create. The grids can lend itself to a high tech modern look, but I also would leave space between groups of grids to give the eye some relief and it doesn't look like a solid wall of grid (I don't think white would work well). The gallery hanging systems lend themselves to a more high-end sophisticated look, and you can't display as much.

again, my 2 cents!

[Jim Miller]

I have the Arakawa cable system, but I think the frames hang out from the wall too much. If I were buying today, it would probably be a rod-type system like the one offered by United.

[wally pasbrig]

I just bought the United system for two rooms and the product looks fine and should cut with no problem. More when I get the system up. I will tell you that their price was A LOT lower than most of the others.