Hanging you artwork

HANGING ART

"When hanging your art, always measure from the ground up to the center of your line of sight. You may want to take into account who will be viewing the art most of the time, whether it will be seen most from a standing or seated position, and how tall your spouse or partner is.

I am just over 6" and my wife is 5' 6", therefore we compromise and hang most our art at 60" on center. Most museums and galleries hang 54" to 60" on center.

Measure your art work top to bottom, divide by two, then subtract the distance from your picture wire (held with both hands where the hangers will touch the wire) to the top of the work. Now add the resulting number to 60" (for example) and put up your hangers. Always use two hangers spaced appropriately, depending on the size of the painting.i.e.. the painting is 3' wide, place the hooks about 18" apart, if it is 11" wide, place the hangers at 2"-3" apart. This prevents crooked paintings. It also prevents annoying house guests from straightening you paintings then telling everyone they had to!!

Consider the weight of the art work and use the appropriate hanger. They come in all sizes and your framer or gallery can direct you to the proper size.

Most quality galleries will help you hang your newly acquired art so don't hesitate to ask.

Good Luck

Robert