Peppertree Art Show

Production at the Peppertree Art Show is a well choreographed process which begins two weeks prior to the opening of the show. There are many phases that take place during the set up, and each phase is instrumental to the overall operation of the show. Great care is taken to ensure that no piece of art will conflict (subect matter, color, or medium) with any other adjacent work of art. Dramatic and unique lighting effects, decorative living plants and dried floral arrangements are used to enhance the art, which add to the elegance of the exhibit. Below is just a brief overview of what we do to make your "Peppertree Experience" one you will never forget.

In receiving, the arriving art work is removed from the creates and prepared for placement in the gallery.
Our hanging crew must then determine the exact location for over 400 individual pieces of artwork.

Once the location for each painting has been determined, the art work is ready to be placed on the walls.

Proper lighting techniques are essential when displaying artwork. Poor lighting removes depth and tends to flatten images. Different types of light bulbs and lighting angles are used to bring out the magnificent colors and depth in each piece of artwork. Floodlights are used to cast overall light. Older bulbs cast yellow light which are used to enhance the warmth in a painting. Spotlights are used to bring out sunlight and depth. It takes two days to effectively light all the artwork in our show. We are always eager to instruct each of our buyers as to how to properly light a particular piece of artwork purchased here at Peppertree. This will ensure that the buyer will be able to view their artwork at home under the same lighting conditions they did at the show.

Subsequent to hanging the framed artwork, the sculptures begin to arrive. Each sculpture is carefully placed in it's assigned location.
Similar to the framed artwork, each sculpture is assigned and placed to ensure that the show maintains a proper balance and flow.
Final adjustments are made to over 60 sculptures and lighting. Dry floral arrange-ments and living plants are placed throuhgout the exhibit.
Each piece of art work is then checked for proper title, artist name, piece number, price, and location.
Electrical and sound systems are checked. Paintings and sculptures are labeled and tagged.

Finally, the beautifully stained concrete flooring, (previously of sawdust as shown in these photos) is cleaned and prepared for the opening of the show.
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