Photo mounting for exhibition

[MarianaFazenda]

Hi!
I'm going to have an exhibition (the first!!) in a wee coffee shop/bar. The photographs will be hung in the wall, and i cant make any holes. I though of using foam board but I dont know how or what to use to hold the foam board or 'suspend' it (if you know what i mean!).

Can you help me?
thanks

[LeeOtsubo]

Hi!
I'm going to have an exhibition (the first!!) in a wee coffee shop/bar. The photographs will be hung in the wall, and i cant make any holes. I though of using foam board but I dont know how or what to use to hold the foam board or 'suspend' it (if you know what i mean!)...

Can you shed some light on the wall construction? If it's a typical US building with a false ceiling, it's simple to hang things from the ceiling tile supports. If it's a "real" building with solid walls and ceilings, can you use adhesives such as double-sided sticky tape or velcro?

If you're really stuck, since it's a small venue, you might use 2 easels to hold a large sheet of foamcore. Depending on the number of photos, you might get away with just one easel.

Are you planning to mount the photos? Matted and mounted photos always look much better than plain photos and they'll last longer. Also, keep in mind that less is more, especially in small venues. Don't try to exhibit everything. Select 2 or 3 of your best. Good luck and congratulations. It's always cool when you hear people "ooh and ahh" over your photos.

[Wendy]

Hi Mariana ...

... and welcome to the froum :)

Do I detect a Scottish connection ??

Wendy

[MarianaFazenda]

Hi Lee!
thanks for your help and support!
The place as a metal bar (i dont know how to describe it better), on the wall, with metal chains where things are normally hang. & i cant really use adhesives, as i was told that in previous exhibition, the heat in the walls causes the adhesives to fall, and unglue. So, i dont know...

I was thinking of using nylon line that would go from that metal bar to the foam core, but i dont know how to hold/attatch the nylon line to the foam core. Adhesive? any wee metal device?


When you said matted photos, do you mean, instead of glossy? and a last question, to mount the photographs (which sizes will be close to A0) on the foam core, do you use any special glue or fixative? is there any common procedure to do this?

I hope I'm not being too demanding..I dont really know who else to ask!
many thanks
mariana

[MarianaFazenda]

Ay! I leave in Glasgow! you?
see ya!

[LeeOtsubo]

...The place as a metal bar (i dont know how to describe it better), on the wall, with metal chains where things are normally hang. & i cant really use adhesives, as i was told that in previous exhibition, the heat in the walls causes the adhesives to fall, and unglue. So, i dont know...

A metal bar makes this a cinch. Not to worry. A place that hangs some of my photos does the same thing. I assume (hope) the bar runs horizonatally across the length of the wall?

...I was thinking of using nylon line that would go from that metal bar to the foam core, but i dont know how to hold/attatch the nylon line to the foam core. Adhesive? any wee metal device?

You obviously don't stalk the beautiful trout and salmon in the Scottish highlands. A 20 lbs nylon filament from your SO's reel will do nicely. As for hanging the foamcore, just use an adhesive picture hanger attached upside-down on the back of the foamcore.

...When you said matted photos, do you mean, instead of glossy? and a last question, to mount the photographs (which sizes will be close to A0) on the foam core, do you use any special glue or fixative? is there any common procedure to do this?

No, glossy or matte is a design decision that you need to make although, in small venues that don't have controlled lights, matte is often better at reducing glare.

I meant mat as in a frame around the photo. A good mat will help show the photo at its best.

Oy vey! A0 is huge! The largest I've printed is 30"x40" but it's best to have the photo professionally mounted to keep it from becoming wrinkled or, worse, falling off during the exhibition. I have all my exhibit prints professionally mounted by a friend who owns a frame shop so I really don't know how it's done. Hopefully, if you decide to do it yourself, someone here will know how to do it securely without wrinkles.

I hope I'm not being too demanding..I dont really know who else to ask!
many thanks
mariana

Not a problem. If the questions were easy, it wouldn't be any fun.

I used to have, as a customer, a professor from the University of Glasgow. He was a big bear of a man and loved wearing his kilt. He especially loved it when people asked, "What's worn under that?" to which he would invariably answer, "Nothing's worn, everything's in perfect working order.":D

[Wendy]

Hi Mariana ...

I'm right in the middle of England :)

Sounds like you exhibition is going to be great ... do wish that I could visit ..

Wendy

[robpendragon]

I agree with Lee on the easel aspect. If you are going to have even more shows I would invest in some, in the states we have Michaels art supply & you can get them at a low cost. So you might want to check your local art supply store & I'm sure they tables there you can use if you have some smaller pictures you can use the mini easels. I only suggest this if your pictures have a nice strong backing or support. Hope this helps:D
Billy Connolly rules! :cool:

[MarianaFazenda]

Thanks everyone for your help!
I cant use easels because of the layout of the spce, so I have to use the walls. I'm getting some quotes for mounting, and hopefully soon I'll make a decision.

Thanks again, i'll keep you posted! (not that its interesting!)

have agood weekend
mariana

[Lorri]

Hi, Mariana! Congratulations on the upcoming showing of your work!

You mentioned that you are getting a quote on mounting costs--I've found that I can usually snag a nice discount if I offer to credit the framer on either the individual gallery cards or in an accompanying brochure. Framing/mounting costs can get high so every little bit of discount may help!

Congratulations again.