Artwork label guidelines

This section provides essential guidance for the design, preparation and installation of artwork labels at Espacio Gallery.

Following these guidelines helps ensure clear communication with visitors, visual consistency across the exhibition and protection of gallery walls.

Design

Freedom of design

You are free to design your artwork label in a way that reflects your artistic practice, whether minimal or more expressive.

All labels must have a white background to ensure visual harmony across the exhibition.

Material options

Labels may be printed on clear acetate, white card or foamboard.

Neatly cut foamboard is recommended for a clean and professional finish.

Design Guidelines

Freedom of Design

Design your label in a way that reflects your artistic practice. All labels must have a white background to ensure visual harmony across the exhibition.

Material Options

Labels can be produced on clear acetate, white card or foamboard. Foamboard is recommended for a clean and professional presentation.

What to include

• Artist name
• Title of the artwork
• Dimensions in cm and price
• Medium and year
• Instagram QR code or website

Wall Protection Guidelines

Approved materials Use only low tack masking tape or equivalent gentle adhesives to fix labels. This protects the gallery walls and ensures safe removal after the exhibition.

Prohibited materials

• Blu Tack or any coloured tack
• Glue
• Sellotape
• Double sided adhesive tape
• Velcro or hook and loop fasteners
• Command strips or adhesive hooks
• Nails, screws or pins
• Permanent or semi permanent adhesives

Standard gallery procedure
Low tack masking tape only

Wall Attachment

Labels may be attached directly to the wall using low tack masking tape folded into a loop. This method ensures a clean presentation and safe removal after the exhibition.

Back edge attachment

Preferred method

Attach the label to the back edge of your artwork using low tack masking tape. This approach is recommended as it creates a clean, discreet presentation and avoids placing any adhesive directly on the gallery walls.

Label Templates

How to use the gallery label template

1

Open the gallery label template.

2

Download or save the file to your device.

3

Carefully complete all label information.

4

Print the labels at actual size.

5

Install labels only after artworks are correctly positioned.

Please ensure all labels are completed and printed before installing your artworks.

Access the label template

Preparing your artwork labels

To ensure a smooth and professional installation, all artwork labels must be prepared in advance and brought ready on installation day.

Carefully prepared labels help maintain a consistent and refined presentation throughout the exhibition.

Printed labels

Please bring your labels printed from home. Sturdy paper or card is recommended, with foamboard strongly preferred for a clean and professional finish.

• Clean and straight cuts
• No uneven or rough edges
• High quality printing with clear and legible text

Installation day

All labels must be ready and brought with you on the day of installation.

Labels should not be printed or prepared at the gallery.

Shipping artworks

If you are sending your artwork to the gallery by courier, your printed label must be included inside the same package as your artwork.

This ensures your work can be installed correctly and without delay.

Optional label service

If you prefer, you may purchase artwork labels directly through our website.

We will prepare, print and neatly attach the labels for you, ready for installation.

This option is ideal for artists who would like a fully handled and consistent presentation.