Additional Information:
gsm = Grams Per Square Meter
The higher the gsm the thicker/heavier the media.
Silk, Uncoated etc is the feel of the media
Mic = Micron (the higher the Micron the more rigid it is)
Artists Cards
Our Artists Cards are business card size art labels, printed with your name and left with blank spaces for you to write on the artwork’s title, medium, size and date. Ideal for exhibitions, galleries, markets and studio sales.
- Size – UK Standard 85x55mm
- Media – 350gsm Silk, 300gsm Uncoated, 300gsm Gesso, 400gsm Artboard or 280gsm Kraft
- Lamination – Optional Matt, Gloss or Soft Touch
- Print – Full Colour, Single or Double Sided
- Writing Space – Blank fields for title, medium, size and date
Art Labels With Your Name Pre-Printed and Space to Write
Every artist knows the problem: the painting is finished, framed and hanging, and now it needs a label. Our Artists Cards solve it in one go. They are business card size art labels, printed with your name, studio or website, and left with clear blank spaces for you to complete by hand – title, medium, size and date painted – plus room for a QR code linking to your portfolio or online shop.
Each card sits neatly beside the artwork on gallery walls, exhibition stands, market stalls and studio shelves. Visitors get the details they ask for most, you fill one in per piece in under a minute, and your branding stays consistent across the whole display.
Why Artists Love These Cards
- Write-on friendly: Uncoated and Kraft surfaces take pen and pencil beautifully – no smudging, no shine.
- Consistent branding: Your name and details pre-printed on every card, neat and uniform across an exhibition.
- QR code ready: Add a QR code so visitors can scan straight through to your website or portfolio.
- Pocket money pricing: Business card economics – even short runs cost very little.
- Fast turnaround: Printed in-house in Tavistock, so last-minute exhibition prep is no problem.
Perfect For
- Exhibitions & galleries: Title, medium and price details beside every hanging piece.
- Art & craft fairs: Label originals on your stall without hand-lettering every card.
- Studio sales & open studios: Professional labels for work sold straight from the studio.
- Art societies & groups: Members can order together and share the same clean layout.
- Framers & galleries on behalf of artists: A stock of labels ready for every framed piece leaving the workshop.
Choose From Our Full Media Range
Artists Cards are available on the same premium media range as our gift tags, so you can match the card to your artwork and your budget:
- 350gsm Silk: Smooth with a subtle sheen – the classic card look, best for fully printed labels.
- 300gsm Uncoated: Natural, matte and grainy – the best surface for handwriting, taking ballpoint, pencil and fountain pen cleanly.
- 300gsm Gesso: A stunning hammered, textured finish with an artisan feel – a lovely match for watercolours and fine art.
- 400gsm Artboard: Rigid and substantial, silk one side and matt the other – a premium weight for gallery work.
- 280gsm Kraft: 100% recycled brown card with natural fibre texture – writing shows up beautifully in black ink or white gel pen, ideal for makers with an earthy brand.
Lamination – A Note For Handwritten Labels
We can finish your cards with matt, gloss or soft touch lamination for extra durability. One honest word of advice though, a laminated surface resists ink, so if you plan to write on the cards by hand we recommend leaving them unlaminated – the uncoated and Kraft surfaces are made for pen and pencil. Lamination is a great choice if you are printing the details fully instead, or want the name side protected while the reverse stays bare for writing.
A Simple Card That Works Hard
Artists Cards are printed at the standard 85x55mm business card size, single or double-sided. Most artists choose a clean layout: name and studio details at the top, labelled blank fields down the left (title, medium, size, date painted) and a QR code on the right. But the design is entirely up to you – supply your own artwork, or let our graphic design team lay it out for you. We can also print the same layout without the blank fields if you prefer fully printed labels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are the artists cards?
They are printed at the standard UK business card size of 85x55mm – big enough for the blank fields and a QR code, small enough to sit discreetly beside any artwork.
Which media should I pick if I am writing on them by hand?
300gsm Uncoated is the best all-rounder for handwriting, and 280gsm Kraft works beautifully with black ink or a white gel pen. Avoid laminated surfaces for writing – ink struggles to grip them.
Can I choose my own fields to write on?
Yes – the layout is your design. Title, medium, size and date are the usual fields, but you can have price, contact details, edition numbers or anything else. Supply your artwork or have ours design it for you.
Can you print a QR code on the cards?
Yes – QR codes print crisply at this size. Point the code at your portfolio, online shop or contact page and update the destination any time without reprinting.
Do you offer faster turnaround before an exhibition?
Often, yes – faster despatch options are available at checkout, and because everything is printed in-house in Tavistock we can usually help with tight deadlines. Get in touch if your dates are very tight.
More Cards For Artists and Makers
Alongside Artists Cards we print Business Cards in the same premium media range, plus Folded Business Cards and Loyalty Cards – or browse the full Business Cards range.