Where Art Meets Safe Passage
Elena's grandmother spent sixty years perfecting her oil painting technique. When she passed, she left Elena a collection of landscapes that told the story of a life lived in color. Elena wanted to share one special piece with her sister in Portland—a painting of their childhood home that would mean everything to both of them.
She wrapped it carefully in bubble wrap, secured it in a sturdy box, and sent it with "fragile" stickers covering every surface. It arrived as jigsaw puzzle pieces mixed with shards of frame. The shipping company denied her claim because, they said, the packaging "didn't meet carrier standards for insurability."
At Arapahoe Pack & Ship – FedEx • UPS • USPS • DHL, our Veteran-Owned team in Greenwood Village and the Denver Tech Center understands that art isn't just property—it's irreplaceable pieces of human expression. We don't just ship artwork. We transport dreams, preserve legacies, and protect the irreplaceable.
The Brutal Truth About Art in Transit
Here's what the shipping companies don't advertise: every package must survive a 3-foot drop test. Not "handle with care." Not "this side up." Not "fragile, please." Survive a 3-foot drop. Because somewhere between your hands and the destination, your package will be thrown, dropped, crushed, or tossed. That's not carelessness—that's logistics.
Your child's first oil painting deserves better than bubble wrap and hope. Your family heirloom deserves more than cardboard and crossed fingers. Your gallery piece deserves protection that matches its value. And if something goes wrong, you deserve insurance that actually pays.
When we pack your artwork, we guarantee it's insurable. Not just protected—fully covered for replacement value. Because peace of mind isn't optional when shipping the irreplaceable.
Every Masterpiece Gets Masterpiece Treatment
There's no such thing as "one-size-fits-all" when it comes to art. A watercolor needs different protection than an oil painting. A ceramic sculpture requires different engineering than a bronze statue. A hand-blown glass piece demands different care than a framed photograph.
We've spent years learning how each medium travels, what each material needs, and how every type of art responds to the violence of shipping. Your piece gets custom protection designed for its specific vulnerabilities:
- Paintings (All Forms): Framed, unframed, canvas, board—each gets museum-quality protection that preserves both surface and structure.
- Sculptures & Three-Dimensional Art: Custom-engineered support systems that distribute shock and prevent pressure points that cause cracking.
- Glass & Ceramics: Multi-layer protection that absorbs impact while preventing the tiniest vibrations that cause stress fractures.
- Photographs & Prints: Archival materials that prevent bending, moisture damage, and surface scratching.
- Gallery & Exhibition Pieces: Professional-grade protection that maintains presentation quality for immediate display upon arrival.
Questions From People Who've Lost Irreplaceable Things
Why is professional packing so important for shipping art?
Because shipping carriers are in the business of moving millions of packages efficiently, not gently. Every package—yours included—must survive being thrown, dropped, crushed, and jostled. The "fragile" stickers don't change the physics of a sorting facility. Professional packing doesn't just protect your art; it ensures that if something goes wrong, your insurance claim gets paid instead of denied for "inadequate packaging."
What is your 'insurability guarantee'?
It means that when we pack your artwork using our proven techniques and professional materials, we guarantee it meets or exceeds every carrier's packaging standards. If damage occurs during shipping, your insurance claim will be honored—no arguments, no denials, no "sorry, it wasn't packed properly." We stake our reputation on packaging that protects both your art and your investment in it.
Can you ship artwork internationally?
Absolutely. International art shipping adds layers of complexity—customs requirements, cultural restrictions, import duties, and documentation that varies by country. We partner with DHL, FedEx, and UPS for global reach, and we handle all the bureaucratic paperwork so your art clears customs without delays, confiscation, or unexpected fees. Your creativity crosses borders; we make sure it crosses them safely and legally.
Ready to Protect What Can't Be Replaced?
Whether it's a family treasure, a student's portfolio piece, or a gallery investment, your art deserves protection that matches its meaning. Don't trust irreplaceable pieces to generic packaging and good intentions. Trust them to professionals who understand that some things simply cannot be replaced.
Because the difference between art that arrives safely and art that arrives in pieces isn't luck. It's expertise.
Protect Your Irreplaceable Art