Artwork and Shipping Instructions:

1. Presenters are responsible for the packing, shipment, or delivery of their artwork to NCUR 2010, and any associated costs.

2. If shipping work accepted for presentation, shipment must be shipped via UPS to: Attn: Samantha Guenthner, University Center Art Gallery Room 232, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812.

3. For ease in unpacking, do not use wooden crates unless Phillips head screws are used. Please do not use Styrofoam peanuts; use only bubble wrap or Styrofoam sheets for packing.

4. If presenters ship multiple cartons, label cartons 1 of 4, 2 of 4, 3 of 4, etc.

5. Work accepted in the visual arts must be shipped in a reusable container (maximum dimensions: 165" total length and girth and maximum weight of 150 pounds).

6. Oil and acrylic paintings must be mounted on stretchers and framed when possible. Drawings, photographs, and prints must also be framed, but only with Plexiglas. Do not ship any artwork framed with glass.

a. All hanging hardware must be in place on the artwork. Do not use eZ ready made or poster frames on artworks. Use standard metal moldings with snap, screw, or euro hangers with spring clips and wire for hanging or standard wood moldings with screw eyes and wire for hanging.

b. Identification tags must be attached to the back of each artwork with the following information: presenter's name, address, phone number and the title of the artwork. Presenters with multiple artworks must indicate entry #1 of 3, #2 of 3, #3 of 3, etc. both on the identification tag and the shipping carton.

c. Any special installation instructions or hardware must be included with the artwork in the shipping carton.

d. Only installation-approved hardware will be used: the gallery will supply needle nose nails, hangers, and screws (not to exceed #8 with split back plastic anchors).

7. Presenters are responsible for the unpacking and assembling of their own art pieces. Art Gallery staff will work with students for placement and installation. Placement and installation will take place at the University Center Art Gallery on Wednesday, April 14 at 4:00 p.m.

8. All accepted NCUR artwork must remain on display until 12:00 noon, Saturday, April 17. Artwork must be retrieved between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17 from the gallery where it is on display. Presenters are responsible for repacking their artwork, preparing their package for shipping, and payment for return shipping. An Art Gallery staff person will be present in the gallery to assist with repacking.

9. We strongly suggest that presenters insure their shipment because NCUR and UM are not responsible for any damages in the shipment of items to and from the NCUR 2010 Conference and while on display in the gallery.

10. A prepaid shipping label from UPS is required to ship returning artwork and other items back. Shipments with prepaid UPS labels are shipped from the University Center Art Gallery on Monday, April 19.