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The Premier Art Handlers

Vancouver Island

The Premier Art Handlers

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We handle the logistics of packing, storage, transportation and installation of fine art and artifacts.

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Installed with Experience

We specialize in the installation of art and artifacts in high-end homes, corporate spaces, cultural institutions, art fairs, galleries, museums and more. With decades of experience, our team has worked with world-renowned venues. Every piece we handle is treated with the utmost care, ensuring the highest standards in preservation and presentation.

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Installation

Expert installation, and de-installation of fine art and artefacts.

Packing

Custom crating or soft packing for fragile or high-value pieces.

Transportation

Local and long-distance transport, with climate-controlled options.

Storage

Secure short-term storage, or long-term climate controlled options.

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Installation

Expert installation, and de-installation of fine art and artefacts.

Packing

Custom crating or soft packing for fragile or high-value pieces.

Transportation

Local and long-distance transport, with climate-controlled options.

Storage

Secure short-term storage, or long-term climate controlled options.

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Looking to host a Travelling Exhibit?

Our traveling turnkey exhibits are designed to deliver captivating, high-traffic content to museums or cultural venues. With their modular, space-efficient design, these exhibits are cost-effective and easy to host, making them a perfect fit for institutions of any size.

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Discover Our Exhibit Services

From full touring exhibit management to installation and deinstallation, we help exhibitions move smoothly from venue to venue. We also support museums with specialized projects, technical installations, and logistical problem-solving.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Their leadership and breadth of expertise were invaluable. They demonstrated an impressive ability to navigate complex installations, handling oversized, heavy, and awkward objects with great care and precision. Many of the works were installed in nontraditional spaces, requiring thoughtful planning and effective communication for both movement and placement. The team approached every challenge with efficiency, skill, and a deep knowledge of industry and museum standards and best practices in art handling."

Erika Abad, Director of Collections, Private Collection, USA

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"I've had the pleasure of working with Peter, Trent, and their team on multiple projects over the years, and they consistently provide friendly service, professionalism, and attention to detail. Their commitment to excellence makes them a trusted partner."

Alexa Murray, Director of Armstrong Fine Art Services 

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

“Highly experienced in art handling, art installation and crating/packing from years working at international art fairs and with private art collections, his breadth of knowledge blended with his friendly and professional attitude allowed him be a valuable asset to my art team.  Clients took to heart his opinions on art placement and safe installations and I always knew my art handling and shipping jobs were completed safely and expertly.”

Kostuik Gallery, Vancouver BC

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

“Trent has been a valuable collaborator on both art fair and residential installation projects. Trent consistently demonstrates professionalism and ensures that installations are executed seamlessly and meet the client's expectations.”

Pearl Art Services, Maimi Florida

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Overall, Floreat’s professionalism, efficiency, and expertise far exceeded our
expectations. Without their assistance, we would not have accomplished such a
complex installation on such a compressed timeline. Every member of the crew were a true pleasure to work with, and we couldn’t recommend them more highly for anyone seeking knowledgeable, highly skilled, and reliable art handlers."

Erika Abad, Director of Collections, Private Collection, USA

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"The [exhibit] is up and looks fantastic… kudos to your crew, who proved to be professional, knowledgable and personable. "

Dennis Oomen, Manager & Curator, Penticton Museum & Archives

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Happy Portrait

An international exhibition by the American Anthropological Association aiming to help people appreciate migration histories — their own and those of others — by drawing on a wealth of case studies from across human history and a breadth of culture.

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World on the Move:
250,000 Years of Human Migration

Kevin Harris Skateboardig

This exhibit, originally curated with the Richmond Museum, tells the story of Kevin Harris, Canada’s first professional skateboarder. Experience the growth of skateboarding and Kevin’s decorated career through a time capsule of unseen photos and skateboard memorabilia.

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The Maple Road Experience: the birth of Canadian Skateboarding

Hitler Youth members at a Nazi rally

Developed by the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and based on its renowned original exhibition, Age of Influence examines how youth were targeted through propaganda in Nazi Germany inviting reflection on media, influence, and critical thinking through historically grounded content.

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The Age of Influence: Youth & Nazi Propaganda

Contact Us

Reach out to learn more about our services or share the details of your project, and we’ll put together a quote for you.

604 655 3883

hello@floreatarthandling.com

Victoria, BC Canada

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