Art Shipping
Packing / Crating
Event Logistics
Auction House Shipping
Our Services
Art Shipping
At Art Express L.A., we make shipping your art simple, safe, and stress-free — whether it’s one piece across town or multiple works across the globe.
Our Art Shipping Services Include:
Custom crating & professional packing built around your piece
Local, national, and global shipping
White-glove delivery and careful placement in your home, studio, or gallery avail
Full tracking and insurance available on every shipment
Our team has been specializing in art shipping for over 35 years. We treat every piece with the same level of care.
Packing / Crating
At Art Express L.A., we take extra care to protect your artwork from the moment it leaves your hands until it arrives safely at its destination.
Our Packing & Crating Services Include:
Custom-Built Crates — Handcrafted wooden crates made to fit your exact piece — from small paintings to large sculptures.
Heat-Treated ISPM 15 Compliant Crates — Shipping internationally? We build internationally approved heat-treated crates- avoiding unnecessary international shipping delays.
Specialized Protection — Tailored packing for canvas paintings, framed works, photography, ceramics, glass, mixed media, and 3D artwork.
Secure & Durable — Every crate is built strong enough for local delivery, cross-country shipping, or even international travel.
Whether it’s a cherished family heirloom or a brand-new piece, we pack it like it’s our own. Our team has over 35 years of experience in art packing, so you can trust that your work is in safe, experienced hands.
Why our packing makes a difference: No generic boxes. No guesswork. Just thoughtful, professional protection designed to give you complete peace of mind.
Event Activation Logistics
At Art Express L.A., we help bring your events and activations to life — from small gallery shows to larger pop-ups, parties, and brand experiences.
Our Event & Activation Services Include:
Secure Storage — Clean, centrally -located warehouse space for short or long-term storage of your artwork, displays, and event materials.
Receiving - We are able to receive your inbound packages, deliveries and large shipments, ahead of your event, store them and deliver when you are ready
Timely Delivery & Setup — On-time delivery to pop-up venues, trade shows, convention centers, private homes, or any event location.
Load-in & Load-out Support — Professional handling, installation, and breakdown of your artwork and exhibition elements.
Full Event Coordination — We manage the logistics so you don’t have to — including scheduling, on-site supervision, and return shipping after the event.
Whether you’re planning an intimate open studio night, a gallery exhibition, a corporate activation, or a large public art event, our team makes sure everything arrives safely and on time.
With over 35 years in the logistics business, we understand the unique needs of creative events and handle every detail with care and reliability.
Auction House Shipping
At Art Express L.A., we provide specialized shipping solutions for auction house purchases, galleries, and consignors who need fast, secure, and reliable art and antique transportation.
Our Auction House Services Include:
Tight Deadline Coordination — Reliable pickup and delivery timed to your auction schedule, previews, and post-sale deadlines.
Professional Crating & Packing — packing tailored for paintings, sculptures, and fragile pieces.
Pre- and Post-Auction Logistics — Storage, condition reporting, and constant communication throughout the entire process
With over 35 years in the auction shipping business, we understand the unique pressures and high standards of the auction world. We work with discretion and precision so you can focus on purchasing while we coordinate the logistics.
Whether it’s a single important consignment or an entire auction catalog, Art Express L.A. delivers reliability you can count on.