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Designing a Display Space

Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:13 pm
by jim burchett
For many years I have had a space at a local gallery . It is approx 4'x8'x4' with 3 walls. I currently have just simple white 10" wooden shelves for display. The space is looking a bit cluttered and " amateur". I am looking to update the space, cut down on inventory and try to showcase more higher end pieces. Does anyone know of suppliers of any displays that might work at a reasonable price? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I do not believe the Gallery will allow pedestal type displays..need wall mount or furniture.

Re: Designing a Display Space

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:46 pm
by Marty
Fresh paint and glass shelves and killer lighting.

Re: Designing a Display Space

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:51 pm
by Buttercup
Jim, many years ago I saw a dazzling display of art glass in the lobby of a Seattle hotel. It was a series of black display boxes of various sizes with one piece in each and the lighting was clean bright, white light. The colours glowed. The structure appeared to be made of glass, back-painted black so it was all glossy and sleek. That vision has stayed in my mind ever since. Today with LED lighting something stunning could be assembled.

Of course, if the gallery is lit with skylights or overall bright lighting it probably won't work.

Good luck with the 'restyling'. Jen

Re: Designing a Display Space

Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:48 am
by Kevin Midgley
One caution about glass shelving and bright lighting. Are you going to be there to dust every day?

Re: Designing a Display Space

Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 2:32 pm
by jim burchett
Thanks for the input..as it turns out I have decided to exit the Gallery, The changes that I would have liked to make just involved too much expense & time to be worth it, Also travel was a consideration, as I would not be able to service it for 3 months. I had been there for a good while, and there is a long waiting list .Time o give someone elsea chance.