We offer a full spectrum of both standard and custom amenities to meet the needs of our resident artists. Our in-house construction and metalsmith team can accommodate just about any request to suit each artist’s needs.
Art Storage**
Whether you need storage for your artworks on a short-term or long-term basis, Mana Contemporary has many options available to maintain your pieces in pristine condition. To prevent light damage, all art storage areas are free of natural light and windows, employing UV filtered fluorescent lighting. Climate-controlled storage and private storage are also available.
Framing Shop*
Our in-house framing studio reduces the threat of injury to fragile artworks. Executing extensive framing services, our craftsmen use the highest quality museum grade materials. For museums and galleries with uniform and large volume framing needs, two dimensional works fulfills their exhibition potential between the margins of our hand-crafted frames, ensuring protection and highlighting composition.
Crating Shop*
Our in-house crating shop ensures all shipments are packaged to perfection. Featuring custom-poured molds and fully customized crates we supply apposite, museum-grade materials for all types of artwork. Our crating specialists are fully trained in comprehensive packing techniques, whether constructing a travel frame to ensure the integrity of a priceless painting or customizing a crate to ship a marble sculpture across the globe.
All crates are International Standards of Phytosanitary Measure (ISPM) 15 Compliant, and stamped with NELMA approval, allowing us to ship internationally using our house-made crates. In preparation for shipment, each crate is labeled with detailed packing and unpacking instructions.
Whether you need storage for your artworks on a short-term or long-term basis, Mana Contemporary has many options available to maintain your pieces in pristine condition. To prevent light damage, all art storage areas are free of natural light and windows, employing UV filtered fluorescent lighting. Climate-controlled storage and private storage are also available.
Framing Shop*
Our in-house framing studio reduces the threat of injury to fragile artworks. Executing extensive framing services, our craftsmen use the highest quality museum grade materials. For museums and galleries with uniform and large volume framing needs, two dimensional works fulfills their exhibition potential between the margins of our hand-crafted frames, ensuring protection and highlighting composition.
Crating Shop*
Our in-house crating shop ensures all shipments are packaged to perfection. Featuring custom-poured molds and fully customized crates we supply apposite, museum-grade materials for all types of artwork. Our crating specialists are fully trained in comprehensive packing techniques, whether constructing a travel frame to ensure the integrity of a priceless painting or customizing a crate to ship a marble sculpture across the globe.
All crates are International Standards of Phytosanitary Measure (ISPM) 15 Compliant, and stamped with NELMA approval, allowing us to ship internationally using our house-made crates. In preparation for shipment, each crate is labeled with detailed packing and unpacking instructions.
Art Handling & Installation*
Mana Contemporary’s handlers and drivers are fully trained in museum standards for art handling and art packing. Our handlers work to wrap, pack, and install art objects and antiques in all mediums– including two dimensional, sculptural work, home furnishings and mixed media.
Viewing Rooms*
Our viewing galleries are located within our storage facility adjacent to both our private and climate-controlled units for easy access to our clients’ collections. Available to all clients, the galleries’ white washed walls, high ceilings and gallery lighting facilitate impressive staging for photography and sales.
Art Supply Shop & Print Art Center*
We are contracting with an art supply store on our premises as well as a high-end digital print center. The print center will provide all formats of professional imaging for photographers and artists.
* N/A Chicago
** Coming to Chicago in late 2012
Mana Contemporary’s handlers and drivers are fully trained in museum standards for art handling and art packing. Our handlers work to wrap, pack, and install art objects and antiques in all mediums– including two dimensional, sculptural work, home furnishings and mixed media.
Viewing Rooms*
Our viewing galleries are located within our storage facility adjacent to both our private and climate-controlled units for easy access to our clients’ collections. Available to all clients, the galleries’ white washed walls, high ceilings and gallery lighting facilitate impressive staging for photography and sales.
Art Supply Shop & Print Art Center*
We are contracting with an art supply store on our premises as well as a high-end digital print center. The print center will provide all formats of professional imaging for photographers and artists.
* N/A Chicago
** Coming to Chicago in late 2012