Art Shipping for Art Fairs and Exhibitions
An art fair lasts a few days but takes weeks to prepare. Arkshore handles the full logistics of fairs and exhibitions for galleries, exhibitors and institutions, in Belgium and abroad, from collecting the works to returning them after the fair closes.
Your crates don't have to be returned.
During the fair, we store your empty crates and your reserve artworks in our warehouse just outside Brussels. When the fair closes, they are returned to the booth at the appropriate time. Sold artworks are shipped directly to the buyer, whether in Belgium or abroad, without going back through the gallery.
Preparation
Inventory, condition reports, packing and custom crates built in our own workshop.
Customs & Paperwork
Export and import documents and comprehensive insurance available upon request.
Inbound Transport
Dedicated or consolidated transportation to the fair, with delivery slots coordinated with the organisers.
Installation
Unloading, unpacking, positioning and hanging works on the stand.
Storage
Storage of your artworks and crates in our warehouse near Brussels before, during, and after the fair.
Dismantling & Return
Repackaging, returning unsold works, and delivering sold works directly to buyers, whether in Belgium or internationally.
The Art Fairs we cover
We support exhibitors at major art market events, both in Brussels and abroad:
BRAFA · Art Brussels · Art Antwerp · TEFAF Maastricht · Art Basel Paris
Another art fair, exhibition, or institutional event? We’ll provide the same teams and the same level of support. Tell us about your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ideally, preparations for an Art fair should begin 3 to 4 months in advance. This time is needed to take inventory, build custom crates, and reserve delivery slots, which fill up quickly. We detail each step in our guide to Art Fair logistics.
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We coordinate directly with the fair’s logistics team to deliver and pick up your artwork during the assigned time slots, both during setup and takedown.
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Consolidated shipping allows you to share a truck with other exhibitors heading to the same trade show. We offer this service whenever the dates allow.
Are you planning a trade show?
Our guide details each step, from taking inventory three to four months in advance to the return of the artworks, and includes a checklist to keep on hand.