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How ArtCrates Helps UK Artists and Galleries Ship Art with Confidence

How ArtCrates Helps UK Artists and Galleries Ship Art with Confidence

Shipping artwork is one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the creative and curatorial process. Whether it’s a fragile canvas, a valuable collection piece, or a sculptural installation, the journey from studio or gallery to its destination is full of risks. For UK artists and galleries, safe transport isn’t just important — it’s essential to preserving reputation, protecting investment, and ensuring artworks arrive exactly as intended.

That’s where ArtCrates comes in. As a leading UK specialist in custom art crates and professional art-packing solutions, we help artists, galleries, collectors, and museums ship artwork with complete confidence.

Here’s how we do it.

🎨 1. Custom-Built Crates Designed for Every Artwork

No two artworks are the same — and that means no two crates should be either.
ArtCrates designs and hand-builds bespoke fine art shipping crates, tailored precisely to the artwork’s size, shape, weight, and fragility.

Our crates include:

  • ISPM 15–certified timber for global shipping

  • Archival-safe foam linings

  • Shock-absorbing supports

  • Moisture and vibration protection

  • Optional double-wall museum-grade construction

From delicate canvases to oversized installations, every crate provides the exact level of structural protection required.

🛡️ 2. Museum-Grade Protection for High-Value Art

Galleries and collectors expect the highest standards.
That’s why our designs follow museum-grade specifications, ensuring artworks stay safe during:

  • Long-distance road transport

  • Air freight

  • International exhibition tours

  • Climate-sensitive storage

  • High-value art shipments

By using premium materials and industry-leading techniques, ArtCrates delivers the same level of protection trusted by galleries and museums across the UK.

🚚 3. Supporting UK Artists and Galleries with Reliable, Local Solutions

ArtCrates is proudly UK-based, serving creative communities in:

  • London

  • Manchester

  • Bristol

  • Glasgow

  • Edinburgh

  • Birmingham

  • And across the UK art scene

This means faster lead times, easy communication, and personalised service tailored to the local art world.
We understand the urgency of exhibition deadlines, last-minute shipments, and international show schedules — and we build our services around them.

🌍 4. Export-Ready Crates for International Shipping

Shipping abroad requires compliance with strict regulations.
Our crates are fully ISPM 15 compliant, making them suitable for:

  • EU shipments

  • USA & Canada

  • Asia

  • Middle East

  • Australia

  • Global art fairs and exhibitions

This ensures your artwork passes customs quickly and remains safe no matter how far it travels.

♻️ 5. Sustainable, Reusable Crating Options

ArtCrates is committed to sustainable art logistics.
We offer reusable crate systems and eco-friendly materials, helping artists and galleries reduce waste and lower long-term costs.

Benefits include:

  • Reduced packaging waste

  • Reusable foam and modular interiors

  • Lower carbon footprint for repeat shipments

  • Cost savings for touring exhibitions

It’s a greener, smarter way to ship art.

🤝 6. Expert Guidance from Start to Finish

Shipping art can feel overwhelming — especially for artists or galleries doing it for the first time.
Our team offers step-by-step support, including:

  • Artwork measurement guidance

  • Crate specification advice

  • Packing recommendations

  • Coordination with your art courier

  • Timeline planning for exhibitions or sales

We remove the guesswork so you can focus on what matters most: the art.

✨ 7. Trusted by Galleries, Collectors and Art Logistics Companies

ArtCrates works closely with a wide range of art professionals, including:

  • Independent UK artists

  • Commercial galleries

  • Modern & contemporary art spaces

  • Auction houses

  • Museums

  • Art transport companies

  • Interior designers and corporate collectors

Our reliability, build quality, and personal service have made us a trusted partner across the UK art ecosystem.

Ship Art with Confidence — Choose ArtCrates

Whether you’re shipping a small canvas across London or preparing a large installation for an international tour, ArtCrates provides the protection, craftsmanship, and expertise you need.

We help UK artists and galleries ship art safely, confidently, and professionally — every single time.

📞 Contact ArtCrates today for a free quote.