There is a reason fine art shippers are not FedEx. They are specially
trained to package and handle works of art and they are shipped in
climate controlled ways. They also have fine art insurance coverage.

That being said, if the artists are made aware of and are comfortable
with the risks, and they sign something that says your museum is not
liable for shipping damage, then maybe. Also, if the artwork gets
damaged, then you might be without exhibit materials. There might also
be some greater ethical responsibility to ensure that art is not
damaged.  

Just my two cents.

Sabrina Henneman
Registrar
Genesee Country Museum

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Hi,
I need to know what are the policies concerning shippment of works of
art 
with FedEx or DHL.
Is it common practice to send works with such curriers?
We are having an exhibition of photographs from Japan, and the artists
want 
to send the works FedEx. And the cost of shippment with an art shipper
is 
prohibitive.
Thanks,
Ron Hillel
Registrar
The Haifa Museums, Israel

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