Aesthetics
how something can looking pleasing to the eye
Artpakk
a brand of reusable protective art bags for work
Bubble Wrap
plastic packing with tiny air bubbles to protect what is being wrapped
Card Pack
a packaging option for frames and canvases made from cardboard
Command Strip
a strip with adhesive on one side and velcro on the other used to attach paper-based works and frames to the wall
Condition Report
a document created that contains the artist's name, work details, any notes on the condition of the work, any damage, and images of how the work was packed
Conservator
someone who restores, repairs or protects artwork
Correx
large sheets of corrugated plastic which can be used for the front and back of T-Frames or for protecting the floor whilst you paint or drill
Crate
a protective storage box made out of wood usually with foam inside
Cross-bar
a piece of wood that is added to the frame of a canvas to give structural support or to be used to sit on screws for display
Curating
selecting and organising objects or works of art
Daisy-Chaining
plugging one extension lead into another which can cause an overload of power to the wall socket and can lead to fires
Dimensions
the measurements of an art work
Duct Tape
waterproof adhesive tape
Ear Defenders
specialist headphones designed to protect your ears from prolonged exposure to sound
Exhibition
a display of art work or items of interest usually open to the public
Eye Height
the height at which works are hung on the wall so that the middle of the work is level with the viewers eyes
Fixings
objects used to fix things into place
Floor Plans
diagrams of a space as seen from above which should include measurements and power points
Foamboard
thin plastic board used to give photographs or text some depth
FSC
symbol of the Forest Stewardship Council, who give certification to materials that are produced from sustainably managed woodlands
Grip Gloves
gloves with a rubber coating designed for lifting heavy loads
Group Exhibition
an exhibition of several artists, usually united in a common theme or material
Hard Copy
a physical copy of a document
Industry Standard
processes or criteria that are normal in an industry
Installation
the placement, fixture, or set up of an art work or exhibition
ISPM-15
symbol of International Standards For Phytosanitary Measures No. 15, which is a quality control certification that the packaging made is suitable for international travel. It prevents the spread of insects and disease that could affect a country's native plants or ecosystem.
Kvatt
a brand of reusable protective art bags for work
Make Good
return the venue back to a satisfactory standard
Medium
what materials the works are made of
Multicrate
a crate made to hold more than one piece of work
Placing
the act of putting art work in the spot where you think it will be displayed
Plinth
a structure that supports an artwork
Polyfilla
a pre-mixed material used to fill holes and cracks in walls
PPE
personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks and goggles used to protect you when doing certain tasks
Price List
a document which contains the artist's name, artwork details, and price
Public and Product Liability Insurance
Insurance that an artist can take out to protect themselves against claims for injury to visitors or any damage to artwork or the venue which happen during the time of the exhibition
QR Code
a design made up of black and white squares that mobile phones can read and direct you to an online document. You can create them using a free QR code generator online.
Rawlplug
a plastic plug that goes into a hole made by a drill to secure a screw. The rawlplug expands in the hole as you screw in the screw. These are used if you need extra support to suspend a heavy work
Software
a programme on a computer
Solo Exhibition
an exhibition of one artist's work
Spirit Level
a long ruler with bubbles suspended in a liquid to indicate if a surface or edge is straight or wonky
Steel-Toe Boots
work boots with protective steel coverings over the toes designed to protect your feet
T-Frame
is a travel frame that protects work for transportation but has open sides so it uses less wood
Trunking
a white plastic housing for cables which has an adhesive back so it can be stuck to a surface
VR
virtual reality is a computer-generated simulation of an image or environment that the viewer can interact with
2D
something that has two dimensions/flat such as a photograph or drawing on paper
3D
something that has three dimensions such as a vase or sculpture
4D
something that uses audio or digital visuals such as projection, music or virtual reality