Care Without Compromise
The Minnesota Street Project Difference
At Minnesota Street Project Art Services, we protect what matters most to collectors, galleries, and institutions across the West Coast and beyond. Whether you’re storing a single sculpture or relocating a multi-site collection, our experienced team offers the precision, organization, and care your artwork deserves, specializing in the following service areas:
- Museum-standard, differentiated storage environments
- Fine Art Shipping, Shuttle, and Transportation service
- Custom Packing, Crating, and Fabrication
- Artwork Installation & Deinstallation of all media types, including jobs requiring rigging
Preservation in Practice
Designed for Safety & Confidence
Our facilities offer museum-standard environments tailored to the long-term preservation of artwork, photographs, and media. With secure, seismically safe buildings and specialized rooms for cool and cold storage, your collection is housed in a space designed for safety, visibility, and peace of mind.
- Over 200,000 cubic feet of climate-controlled storage across multiple facilities
- Custom cool and cold storage for photography and other highly sensitive media
- Secure, 24/7 monitored spaces with anonymized barcoding
- On-site viewing rooms for inspection and photography
Custom Packing & Crating
Secure by Design
Our on-site Crate Shop offerings cover your collection needs from museum-quality custom builds to cost-effective everyday solutions, all engineered to protect during transit and preserve during storage. Every crate is crafted with long-term care in mind and can be tailored for international travel, seismic safety, and collection-specific needs.
- Custom museum, two-way, and one-way crates & travel frames
- Interior linings, moisture barriers, and suspension systems
- Crates stamped for international shipping
- Additional support structures: pedestals, cleats, pallets, and more
Moving Masterpieces
Precision in Every Mile
We run regular fine art shuttle routes across Northern and Southern California, the Pacific Northwest, and the East Coast. Every vehicle is staffed with trained Fine Art Handlers and equipped for museum-grade transportation—whether it’s a local move or a multi-state transfer.
- Interstate Coast-to-Coast Fine Art Shuttle service
- Exclusive-use and airport transport options available
- Climate-controlled trucks with air ride suspension and BABACO™ security
- 3D-modeled load planning for maximum safety and cost efficiency
Installation Excellence
Every Piece Protected; Every Detail Perfected
Our installation teams bring expert precision and efficiency to every project, ensuring that your artwork is perfectly positioned and securely installed. With experienced art handlers and tailored solutions, we deliver seamless, professional installations across diverse environments.
- Expert art handlers for flawless installations
- Tailored mounting, rigging, and secure hanging systems
- Consultation on best practices for every space
- Turnkey service for both short-term and permanent setups
“At Minnesota Street Project Art Services, we care for each piece as if it were our own because preserving art means preserving history for generations to come.”
Alycia Piazza Director of Collections Care, Minnesota Street Project Art Services