ArtCrates designs and manufactures bespoke canvas art shipping crates for clients in Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Our custom-built crates provide museum-grade protection for canvas artworks during transport, storage, and international shipping.
We work with artists, galleries, collectors, museums, and professional art handlers who require reliable, professional canvas crating solutions.
A Custom Canvas Art Crate is a handcrafted wooden shipping box designed specifically to protect framed or stretched canvas artworks during transport or storage. Each crate from ArtCrates is built to the exact dimensions of your artwork for a perfect fit and maximum protection.
Standard boxes or off-the-shelf packaging rarely provide adequate protection for valuable art. A custom-built art crateensures your painting is secure, cushioned, and isolated from vibration, moisture, and impact — ideal for gallery shipments, exhibitions, or international transport.
All ArtCrates are made from ISPM 15–certified timber & plywood, ensuring they meet international export standards. We line each crate with archival-safe foam and protective barriers to keep your canvas stable and safe from environmental damage.
Yes. Our Custom Canvas Art Crates are fully ISPM 15 compliant, making them safe and legal for international shipping. They are trusted by galleries, museums, and art logistics firms across the UK and Europe.
Absolutely. We design all our crates for multiple-use durability. The interior foam and fittings can be easily adjusted or replaced, making them a sustainable, long-term solution for galleries and collectors who ship frequently.
Simply contact ArtCrates with your artwork’s dimensions and shipping details. We’ll provide a free, no-obligation quote within 24 hours. You can reach us via email or our online Get a Quote form.
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Yes. ArtCrates offers nationwide delivery across the UK, as well as collection options for galleries and studios in London, Manchester, Bristol, and Glasgow. We can also coordinate directly with your preferred art-shipping company.
Canvas artworks are particularly vulnerable during handling and transport. Poor packaging can lead to:
Canvas punctures or surface damage
Pressure marks or abrasion
Frame distortion or warping
Our custom canvas art crates are designed to eliminate these risks by providing precise internal support, protective materials, and rigid external construction.
Each crate is built to the exact size and requirements of the artwork — never off-the-shelf.
We design and manufacture custom crates for:
Stretched canvas paintings
Unstretched or rolled canvases
Large and oversized canvas artworks
Exhibitions and touring shows
High-value contemporary and historic canvas works
Whether you’re shipping a single artwork or coordinating multiple pieces, we tailor each crate to the artwork and transport method.
We do not use bubble wrap or generic packing materials.
Our canvas art crates use:
High-density, conservation-safe foam
Internal bracing to prevent movement
Clearance zones to avoid contact with the canvas surface
Rigid wooden crate construction to absorb external impacts
This ensures the artwork remains immobilised and protected throughout transit.
We design and manufacture custom crates for:
Stretched canvas paintings
Unstretched or rolled canvases
Large and oversized canvas artworks
Exhibitions and touring shows
High-value contemporary and historic canvas works
Whether you’re shipping a single artwork or coordinating multiple pieces, we tailor each crate to the artwork and transport method.
Our custom canvas art crates are suitable for:
UK road transport
International air and sea freight
Temporary or long-term storage
Exhibitions and touring collections
ISPM 15 compliance ensures your crate meets international customs and shipping regulations.
We specialise exclusively in art shipping crates, with a strong focus on protecting canvas artworks.
Every crate is designed specifically for the artwork’s size, weight, and fragility.
All crates are manufactured in the UK, allowing fast turnaround times and consistent quality control.
We support artists, galleries, collectors, and institutions across Birmingham and the wider UK.
If you need a bespoke canvas art crate in Birmingham, we can help.
To provide an accurate quote, we’ll need:
Canvas dimensions (height × width × depth)
Whether the canvas is stretched or unstretched
Destination (UK or international)
Any special handling or transport requirements
👉 Contact us today for a custom canvas art crate quote in Birmingham.
