 Have you purchased so much artwork over the years that your walls are full? Are you interested in acquiring new artwork, but do not want to part with the pieces in your collection? One solution is to rotate your art to correspond with the changing seasons, and learn how to take care of and store pieces not currently on display.
As the daughter of artists with a pre-existing, and ever increasing art collection, my husband and I long ago ran out of wall space. We wondered what to do with each new piece we acquired. Then it occurred to us that we could enjoy our artwork more by storing some pieces, and then rotating in new work every three months. Now, in the summer we hang paintings of lovely farms, koi-filled ponds and rushing rivers in our dining and living rooms. In the fall we un-wrap and display acrylics featuring golden aspens, and then change the tablecloth and other accents around the house to fall colors. We clean, wrap and store the “summer themed” paintings until the next year. Each season we create a fresh look simply because we take some pieces out and introduce previously stored and new artwork. As an added benefit, by rotating our collection, we are able to dust each piece and then check the wall to see if natural or artificial light has caused the wall to discolor. Below are a few tips to help you take care of your artwork as you rotate your collection:
By rotating your art with the changing seasons, you will be able to care for and appreciate more of your collection over the course of the year. Most importantly, you might find space for that next, new exciting art acquisition. Image above is "Jardin Privee" by Julie Snyder - Provence Series - French Landscapes http://www.danielakfineart.com Note: This article was originally published in The San Marino Tribune. Copyright is with the author.
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 THANK YOU, BROOKE! Last week I was interviewed by Brooke Musterman for her popular PODCAST "Let's Talk Art with Brooke." During the interview, I talk about art sales and marketing, my book, "A Gallery without Walls", art shows at the Women's City Club of Pasadena as well as the Feminist Museum Tours I have been conducting. Here is the link to the segment. It lasts only about 30 minutes. Easy fun listening! https://letstalkartwithbrooke.com/2019/05/22/margaret-danielak/ lets talk art with brooke » podcasts we bring the art to youHalf hour interviews with visual artists, museum curators, gallery owners and others interested in art from all over the world _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ https://letstalkartwithbrooke.com/2019/05/22/margaret-danielak/ |
AuthorMargaret Danielak is the owner of Danielak Fine Art and the author of "A Gallery without Walls: Selling Art in Alternative Venues" (ArtNetwork Press) which was a featured selection of North Light Book Club. Archives
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