Information for exhibiters

Artwork information label / Artwork packaging

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1. Notes regarding delivery

2. Prepare the artwork and artwork information labels.

3. Flat works

4. Solid works

5. Pack the artwork

6. Attach the artwork information label to the packaging material.

7. Attach the artwork information label to the exterior.

8. Delivery Person

9. Those who request the return of items to the secretariat.

10. Large, heavy, special, etc.

11. Various Announcements

1. Notes regarding delivery

Precautions

• Damage to artworks during shipping has occurred in the following cases. In recent years, depending on the packaging method, there have been instances where the shipping company's insurance does not cover the damage. Please check the details below.

1. About artworks that may break

・When shipping glass or ceramic items, we use shock-resistant outer boxes and cushioning materials, and display warning labels such as "Handle with care" and "Keep upside down."

2. Pieces that are easily scratched

・Photographs or artworks printed directly on acrylic sheets may come into contact with the packaging material during shipping and be damaged, so please take measures to prevent them from coming into contact with the packaging material.

3. The work is still wet

・Oil paintings, acrylic paintings, and other works that are not yet dry may stick to the packaging and be damaged, so please make sure that they do not come into contact with the packaging.

★Request for cooperation

・We cannot guarantee against damage during delivery. ・Please bring the above items in (unpack) and take them home (pack).

・In order to protect your valuable works, please understand the contents and take care in packaging them when shipping.

★Examples of packaging that cannot be delivered

Packing with bubble wrap alone may cause damage or make delivery impossible, so please be sure to pack your items in a cardboard box. ★Even if you are bringing or picking up your items, please be sure to pack them in a cardboard box.

2. Prepare the artwork and artwork information labels.

Product information label : 4 or more

Please include your real name, artist name, and title. (Handwritten is acceptable.)

* Will be removed during exhibition.

3. Flat works

Attach an information label to the back of the artwork

• For wall-mounted artwork, please be sure to attach a hanging string to the back of the piece.

Please remove the glass. (Acrylic is acceptable.)

*Please be sure to attach the hanging cord.

4. Solid works

Attach an information label to the back of the artwork

・Please take measures to prevent unstable works from falling over during the exhibition.

*If you are placing your work in an acrylic box, please take measures to prevent it from collapsing during shipping.

5. Pack the artwork

No packaging material specified

・Make sure to use bubble wrap or other cushioning materials

・For hanging scrolls and special boxes, we will leave the packaging materials etc. to you.

★Please pack your items whether you are bringing them in or taking them home.

・To prevent confusion, please be considerate by clearly stating your name and combining your information as much as possible.

Packing materials will be stored in the museum's warehouse.

6. Attach the artwork information label to the packaging material.

・Be careful not to damage the corners of picture frames, etc.

If you have any equipment or layout instructions, please write your name on them and include them.

★Please put in enough cushions etc.

7. Attach the artwork information label to the packaging material.

Securely tape all four corners

★If you are bringing food or taking it home, please complete the preparations up to this point.

8. Delivery Person

Shipping: Prepaid
Return: Cash on delivery

- Signs such as "Handle with care" and "Do not use upside down" are clearly displayed.

・Attach "opening instructions" if necessary

・Select a company that can transport art works

・Insurance is provided in case of damage or loss during delivery

・Clearly communicate the delivery date and time to the delivery company

★Please strictly adhere to the specified delivery date and time.

On days other than the delivery date, the item will be returned by the delivery company with payment on delivery.

9. Those who request the return of items to the secretariat.

Shipping: Prepaid
Return: Cash on delivery

Handling of return slips (summary)
・The return shipping slip will be included with the selection notification.

・Please attach the return shipping slip securely to all four corners with tape.

・If you are requesting a company to pack and deliver your work for an art exhibition, etc., please ask the company to place the return shipping slip in an envelope and attach it to the outside of the packaging.