Fine art publishers produce prints, posters, and other art products, often working with galleries and artists. They can specialize in specific types of art and offer reproduction services. Distributors handle shipping and order fulfillment, which can vary in time.
A fine art publisher is a publishing company that produces prints, posters, and other fine art products. May be attached to a gallery or other publishing company with an interest in books, catalogs, and other fine art references. These publishers can be found all over the world and offer a range of services to clients including artists, galleries, agents and businesses with artwork and reproduction needs. Many maintain websites for convenience and also publish print catalogs of their work.
In a fine art publishing house, technicians may work with fine art originals to produce reliable, high quality reproductions in the form of posters, prints, canvas and other materials. This can include limited editions and pieces that can be signed and numbered by the artist as collectibles. The publisher may store the original files associated with a project in order to make additional copies on demand, and may maintain a catalog of works available for order by members of the public.
Galleries and publishers can use a fine art publisher to distribute reproductions of works created by the artists they represent. In other cases, artists may independently approach these publishers to request their services. They can selectively license rights to allow the publisher to distribute their work, or they can retain all rights and just use the fine art publisher as a reproduction service to make pieces for their own sale and distribution.
Some companies focus on specific types or schools of art, such as postmodern painting or contemporary photography. These companies have a high degree of specialist experience and can produce very high quality reproductions with close attention to detail. Others can reproduce a wide range of products and may have varying degrees of skill and competence. Artists concerned about the integrity of reproductions can often request samples and a client list from a fine art publisher to get an idea of the type of work the company can do.
Many of these companies have a relationship with a distributor who can handle the shipping and transport of your completed reproductions. The distributor can fulfill both wholesale and retail orders sent to the publisher. Order fulfillment time may vary. Some companies keep stock and can fill orders quickly, while others print on demand and may need more time. Extra time is also required for matting, framing, and other services that customers may request with an order.
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