Roundup: Rotating Artwork Displays, 5 Ways

Displaying artwork may be one of the most frequently visited topics on Apartment Therapy, and over the years we've amassed quite a few favorite ideas for creating versatile art galleries sans nail holes and spackle. If you like the idea of casual, changeable, fresh inspiration with minimal effort, these displays are for you...

• Clothes pins are one of the simplest, most economical displays. Use a string for a whimsical gallery or affix them to a board for a more organized look.
• Real Simple's coat rack display allows you to create a casual display with a variety of objects with varying dimensions.
• Martha Stewart Living featured Rebecca Robertson and Marco Pasanella's creative NY loft, inc which they tacked plastic photo holders in a grid pattern on the wall, allowing them to change photos whenever the spirit moves them.
• O! Rachew!'s inspirational clipboard display.
• Nicole and Colin adhered photo mats to the wall for an easy, clutter-free way of showcasing their childrens' artwork.

(Images: 1: Gennine's art blog via Apartment Therapy SF, 2: Martha Stewart, 3: Real Simple, 4: Martha Stewart, 5: O!Rachew! via Apartment Therapy LA , 6: Leah Moss for Apartment Therapy DC)

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I love these! I want more!

posted by brandias on July 23rd 2009 at 1:22pm
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This might be a silly question, but does any one have any ideas as to where I could get those tiny clothes pins? I just bought a ton of inspiration at Renegade and want to recreate that wire display.

Thanks!

posted by thewifeofanartist on July 23rd 2009 at 1:55pm
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Try Michaels Crafts or A.C. Moore for the clothes pins.

This is a great post. :) I've been trying to find new/unique ways to hang art in my new apt.

posted by plumeria on July 23rd 2009 at 2:19pm
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Love the clipboard display. Nice alternative to cork boards.

posted by ideas.jengar on July 23rd 2009 at 7:26pm
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@thewifeofanartist:

Wood
Package of 24, 1-7/8" Long, Natural Color
$1.29
http://www.makingfriends.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=9151-05&Category_Code=

I Googled "small clothespin"

posted by #9 on July 23rd 2009 at 11:35pm
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