Collection/Delivery Instruction to Artists

for collection and subsequent delivery of sold artworks.

Courier / Carriers

  • PAI will arrange a courier/carrier for the buyer.
  • PAI will share your artists contact details: name, address, phone numbers & email address.
  • Buyer’s details will be shared with you for labelling purposes.
  • PAI will send you a PDF confirmation of courier arrangements showing dates, times, tracking details etc.
  • PAI may arrange for multiple artwork collections to be managed by one courier.  We seek some flexibility in your arrangements with us to help us reduce our costs.
  • The courier will label your package (exception is the use of Royal Mail).
  • Buyers can to choose to collect their artwork directly from you, the artist.
  • Buyers may choose to collect from a designated collection point (subject to availability and any Covid-19 social distancing restrictions – tbc).
  • Buyers must receive their artwork within 30 days of their purchase.

Please note:

  • PAI cannot accept any responsibility for loss as a result of faulty packaging, or damage in transportation.
  • The artwork should be insured accordingly, for transport and delivery.
  • Buyers are granted 14 days from receiving the goods, to change their minds.
  • Buyers are responsible for returning the artwork, in re-saleable condition, with the original packing and with the labels attached.
  • Monies due from sales will be remitted to you, the artists, by the Treasurer within 28 days of the end of the exhibition.

Labelling

PLEASE: Label the back of your artwork

  • Full Name.
  • Full Postal Address and Postcode.
  • Telephone numbers.
  • Catalogue Number.
  • Weight, width, height and length of your packaged artwork.

Wrapping

  • Works must be soft wrapped (bubble/foam/paper).
  • Suggested supplies: foam or a blanket; glassine; artist tape; brown paper; bubble wrap; packing tape; cardboard corners (or make your own) gloves and scissors/craft knife.
  • Useful video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGRkygKnsbs

Couriers / Carriers  – that PAI uses

  • Vangogo2: Stuart Horsburgh, 07867501778, vangogo2@gmail.com
  • Ali McAuley: 07740 941715, mcauley67@btopenworld.com
  • Royal Mail
  • PAI is happy to receive any recommendations of trusted couriers/carriers that you can recommend from previous experience.

For any courier arrangements once purchase is confirmed please mailto: admin@paisleyartinstitute.org