framing & presentation guidelines

requirements for hanging art in our gallery

GENERAL

  • All works must be your own from conception. No copies or works created in coached art classes. We will be doing a “reverse image” online for any artworks that look like they have been inspired from paintings on social media or art sites.
  • Art works must be well framed:
    No “photo frames” will be accepted in 2026 (this includes frames with stand backs or clips on the back for hanging)
  • Clean frames! Please don’t deliver artworks covered in dust and marks.
  • Frames must be well joined at the corners (no gaps), free from scratches & marks.
  • On the reverse side- D rings and either picture-framers cord OR plastic-coated wire firmly tied and secure. No screw eyes, string or bare wire will be accepted. All are available from Bunnings. The gallery can provide you with cord @ $1.00 per metre.
  • Labels with your details- Your name, title of work, medium used, price. Invest in some labels that stay stuck! Vista print or similar on line is a good place to start. Office stickers just fall off after a week.
  • Gallery volunteers are not responsible for guessing your info is correct, it must be clearly written by you at the time of delivery & match your entry info.
  • Works under glass:
      • clean the glass before delivery
      • tape the back to cover all staples
      • use professionally cut matting with bevel edge
  • Works on stretched canvas:
      • stretched canvas works may be exhibited with or without a frame as long as the sides are painted and all staples are on the back of the work.

D-RINGS

D rings available in a variety of sizes from
hardware stores such as Bunnings

PLASTIC COATED STEEL WIRE

stronger than plain wire and doesn’t cut into hands

picture framing cord

double plaited cord, strong and easily obtained at hardware stores or your framer

framing tape

available in various widths from framers or online

MATTING FOR WORKS UNDER GLASS & UNFRAMED

note the bevel edge

mitred frame

well-framed mitre corner with no gaps or damaged corner edge

prepared back of artwork

d-rings screwed to frame with either plastic-coated wire or plaited nylon cord suitable for both works under glass and stretched canvas

framing art for exhibitions at tadas gallery

A frame can greatly enhance the overall appearance of your artwork and increase your chances for a sale. Frames surround your act to act as a window, bringing dominance and weight to art pieces. Framing sets the stage from which your art will be experienced. Frames further direct the viewers’ focus on the image within.

When exhibiting for the first time you may need to consider the cost of the framing versus what you can realistically charge for your piece.

There are ranges of “ready made” frames popping up which is helpful on the Central Coast, as there are few framers up the north end of the coast. Base Warehouse at Lakehaven has a good range for both works under glass and canvas painting. You can explore larger retailers too.