Channeling our picture-framing origin, Spacia Group applies that same precision, detail and ingenuity to art consulting, sourcing and creating. Our experienced art consultants work in collaboration with you—your specifications and design direction—to help define your unique space.
With a range of resources and capabilities at our disposal, Spacia thoughtfully and intentionally brings an inspired approach to every project. Think of art consultation as a bonus—not as an additional investment but as a complimentary part of your experience. Rely on our consultants to bring a fresh perspective, informed recommendations and imaginative solutions.
Use the following as a guide to get exactly what you've envisioned. This series is intended to aid you in specifying Spacia custom art. We'll break down the basics, first things first, framing & fitting, hanging, and substrates & such.
Part 2: First Things First
It's important to remember that everything we do is tailored to you and your project, with pricing based on your completed specifications. We understand that finalized specs may not always be available from the start, but providing as much detail as possible helps ensure we’re all on the same page. And of course, there’s always room for flexibility as your project evolves.
REQUESTING AN ART PACKAGE
When requesting an art package for your project, sharing the following with our team isn't required, but oh so helpful—
- Design/Color Boards
- Art Style/Narrative
- Brand and/or Scheme (typically hospitality projects)
- Approximate Number of Images
- Public Space (PSA) or Guestroom (GRA) or both
Additional vocabulary...
Outside Measurement/Outside Dimension (O.D.): The amount of physical space the frame/artwork will take up on the wall. In other words, the artwork size + matting or borders + moulding/frame width. A standard industry-wide practice is to always list width before height.
TIP—It's common practice to start with the desired O.D. and work backwards for the other sizes (mats, moulding, etc.). When discrepancies occur, the O.D. is top priority.
Substrate: Any surface or material on which printing is done. Substrate bases include paper, wood, metal, and vinyl to name a few. More on substrates to come.
QUOTING ARTWORK
To initiate the quotation process, the following information is valuable—
Art Specification
- Public Space (PSA) or Guestroom (GRA)
- Finished Sizes/O.D. (W" x H")
- Quantities
- Substrate (print, canvas, acrylic, metal, wood, etc.)
- If framed prints, the above information plus the following—
- Frame Type/Size/Finish
- Mat or No Mat
- If canvas prints, the above information plus the following—
- Gallery Wrapped or Gallery Wrapped with Float Frame or Framed Mounted Canvas
- If applicable, Frame Type/Size/Finish
- If "other" substrate, the above information plus any special instructions such as—
- Direct Print or Print on White
- Hanging Method
- Art Image
- Special Instructions (i.e. deckled, embellished, 2nd surface printing, gold leafing, etc.)
Wallcovering (Vinyl) Specification
- Finished Size/Wall Size (W" x H")
- Type II Material (our most popular include matte, luster, suede, canvas, artist canvas)
Next up, we'll take a deeper look at framing and fitting...