Artwork Shipping in Holladay, UT
Fine Art Packed and Shipped with the Precision and Care It Deserves
Artwork is irreplaceable. Whether it's a framed oil painting, a hand-blown glass sculpture, a ceramic piece, or a large-format photograph — the value is not just monetary. Shipping art requires expertise, the right materials, and a packing professional who understands what's at stake. At Ship Utah, we specialize in packing and shipping fine art of every kind, from small framed prints to large gallery pieces requiring custom crates. Every carrier requires packages to withstand a 3-foot drop without damage — we pack every piece of art to exceed that standard.
Types of Artwork We Pack & Ship
Our artwork shipping service handles virtually every type of art including:
- Framed paintings and prints — oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, and more
- Unframed canvas — rolled or flat, single pieces or multiple works
- Sculptures — ceramic, glass, bronze, wood, resin, and mixed media
- Photography — framed, mounted, and archival prints
- Pottery and ceramics — from studio pieces to museum-quality works
- Hand-blown glass — one of the most challenging items to ship safely
- Mirrors — custom sizes and ornate frames
- Mixed media works — three-dimensional, textured, or unconventionally shaped pieces
- Oversized artwork — large canvases and installations requiring custom solutions
Professional Materials, Expert Technique
Packing art correctly is not a matter of wrapping it in bubble wrap and hoping for the best. Our certified specialists use a layered approach:
- Surface protection — acid-free tissue or glassine paper against the art surface to prevent abrasion and moisture damage
- Cushioning layer — bubble wrap or custom foam around the piece to absorb impact
- Rigid outer protection — specialty art boxes, double-wall corrugated, or custom-built wooden crates depending on the piece's size and value
- Void fill — professional packing peanuts or foam to eliminate any movement inside the box
- Sealed and labeled — properly sealed, fragile labeled, and carrier-ready
When we pack it, we guarantee it for insurability — our Packed to Perfection guarantee covers every piece we pack.
When a Box Isn't Enough
Large, high-value, or particularly fragile artwork sometimes requires more than a box — it needs a custom wooden crate. Ship Utah builds custom crates to the exact dimensions of your piece, providing maximum rigid protection for transit, storage, and freight shipping. If you're shipping a significant work of art domestically or internationally, a custom crate is the professional standard — and we build them in-house.
→ Learn about our Custom Crate Building service
Shipping Art Across Borders
Art is bought, sold, and transferred internationally every day — between galleries, collectors, auction houses, and private buyers. International art shipping involves additional considerations including customs documentation, declared value requirements, and international carrier selection. Ship Utah handles international art shipments through DHL, FedEx, and freight carriers, and can assist with the documentation required for smooth customs clearance.
→ Learn about our International Shipping service
Our Artwork Shipping Customers
We regularly ship art for:
- Private collectors buying and selling through galleries and auction houses
- Artists shipping their own work to clients, galleries, and shows
- Interior designers sourcing and delivering artwork for clients
- Galleries relocating inventory or fulfilling sales
- Businesses moving office art collections during relocations
- Individuals inheriting or gifting valuable artwork