Overdue Recognition Art Gallery Let's Talk Art
![]() Like all collectables, proper handling of Fine Art is a must. Remember improper framing or storage can damage your work of arts.
Storing Unframed Art If you are not planning on framing your art immediately: Always · Store in cool dry place Store flat, if possible, between acid-free Remove any tissue that does not have a waxy feel Never · Store between cardboard. Remove any brown craft paper prints have been wrapped in. Both are highly acidic and can yellow the prints rapidly. Store in brown shipping tubes. If you have no other alternative to this, wrap entire outside of piece with wax paper. Proper Matting and Framing Improper matting or framing will cause damages to your art over time. Acids contained in certain framing materials can cause paper to turn brown, become brittle and eventually deteriorate. Always · Use only acid-free matting mounting and backing boards. Make certain your framer understands preservation framing. Never · Allow a fine work of art to be permanently secured or mounted, Art needs to breathe. Let glass come directly in contact with the surface of a piece of art, use matting or spacers to keep the glass up This allows air space and avoids possible condensation. Cut the paper or alter the original condition of artwork. Doing so may impact future value. Even properly framed is susceptible to environmental conditions, Protect your investment by taking the following precautions: Always · Allow airspace between the frame and the wall. Make sure your puts bumpers on the bottom of the frame. Keep art away from all sources of heat including radiators. We don’t recommend hanging fine art over fireplaces or on walls which contains flues. Never · Hang art in direct sunlight. The sun’s ultraviolet rays and fluorescent lighting are harmful to inks, paints and paper. Even indirect sunlight can damage your art after years of exposure. For every valuable works, UV filtered glass is recommended. Hang valuable art where it is subject to extremes in temperature and humidity. Spray glass cleaner directly onto framed art. Ammonia based cleaners are not recommended. Always Let Overdue Recognition properly frame your fine art and give you pleasure for a Lifetime (301) 262-3553 www.overduerecognition.com Overdue Recognition Art Gallery Let's Talk Art
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Thompson an art curator and
native Washingtonian started her entrepreneurial endeavors as a private dealer,
where she was actively involved in supporting and promoting those artist whose
work she believes in. To her credit and theirs, these artist works have
steadily appreciated in value. After surveying the gallery scene for African
American art in the Washington DC Metropolitan area, She opened Overdue
Recognition Art Gallery in Bowie, Maryland as a venue for the artist to
showcase their works. Since its opening in
2004, more than 75 African American artist have shown their work at Overdue Recognition Art
Gallery, including
notable artist Anthony Armstrong, John Holyfield, George Hunt, James Denmark
and Calvin Coleman. She has formed close associations with many of today’s most
important African American artist.
Thompson has appeared on various panels informing the public about art collecting. Her commitment to art as an essential part of life, it gives her the means to exhibit, collect, preserve and encourage art. Archives
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