Artwork labels: free template, sizes & what to include
Every painting in a gallery has a small card beside it following a century of museum convention: artist, title, year, medium, dimensions, sometimes price. This guide explains what to put on artwork labels and which size to use — then our free artwork labels maker typesets them, print-ready and cut-to-size on a single A4 sheet.
What to include on artwork labels
Galleries, museums, and art fairs all follow the same unwritten rules for wall labels. Our free art label template covers every field a professional show demands.
- — Artist name (uppercase, small type)
- — Title in italics, followed by the year of completion
- — Medium on its own line (e.g. oil on canvas, archival pigment print)
- — Dimensions with height before width, in cm or inches
- — Edition details where applicable (e.g. edition 2 of 25 + 2 artist proofs)
- — Price or provenance note — optional, often in smaller type
Artwork label sizes for every kind of show
15 labels per A4 (~50×40mm). Perfect for dense hangs, art fair booths, and framed works on paper where space is tight.
8 labels per A4 (~75×55mm). The standard gallery wall label size for solo exhibitions and group shows.
4 labels per A4 (~95×110mm). For wide labels, longer artwork titles, and museum-style didactic panels.
Three typographic styles — minimal sans-serif, classic museum italic serif, and bold uppercase — let your gallery wall label match the exhibition aesthetic, not compete with it.
How to make and print artwork labels in minutes
Enter each artwork's details: artist, title, year, medium, dimensions, and optional price.
Pick a label size (small, medium, or large) and a typographic style that suits your show.
Export the A4 PDF, print on white cardstock, and cut along the light guides for clean edges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an artwork label template?
- An artwork label template is a pre-designed layout for creating gallery wall labels. It includes standard fields like artist name, title, year, medium, dimensions, and price, formatted to museum conventions.
- How do you make a gallery wall label?
- Use a gallery wall label maker like DigitalEyezz's free tool. Enter the artist name, artwork title, year, medium, dimensions, and optional price. Choose a size and typographic style, then print the A4 sheet and cut along the light guides.
- What size should an artwork wall label be?
- Small labels (~50×40mm, 15 per A4) work well for dense hangs and art fairs. Medium labels (~75×55mm, 8 per A4) are the standard gallery size for solo and group shows. Large labels (~95×110mm, 4 per A4) suit museum-style didactics and longer titles.
- What information goes on a museum wall label?
- A museum-standard wall label includes the artist name, artwork title in italics, year of creation, medium, dimensions (height before width), edition details if applicable, and optionally the price or provenance.
- Can I print artwork labels at home?
- Yes. DigitalEyezz's art label maker exports an A4 PDF with light cut guides, so you can print on standard cardstock at home and trim cleanly with a craft knife or paper cutter.
When to use the artwork label template
Group show with many artists
Uniform labels keep a mixed show looking curated — same font, same order of details for every artist.
Open studio weekend
Labels with price and an inquiry email let visitors browse without waiting for you.
Student degree show
Departments often require a fixed label format; fill it once and print the whole sheet.
Art fair booth
Small labels with title, medium and price keep walls clean while answering the first questions buyers ask.
artwork label template examples
Painting label
- Maya Okafor
- Low Tide, 2026
- Oil on linen · 60 × 50 cm
- $1,800
Photography label
- Daniel Reyes
- Salt Flats III, 2025
- Archival pigment print · 40 × 60 cm · Edition 3/10
- $950
Sculpture plinth label
- Lena Ford
- Vessel No. 7, 2026
- Stoneware, glaze · 32 × 18 × 18 cm
- Not for sale — courtesy of the artist
Examples use fictional artists and prices.
Step-by-step checklist
- Gather each work's artist, title, year, medium and dimensions.
- Add price or a note such as "Price on request" or "NFS".
- Pick the label size that fits your walls and sheet.
- Preview the sheet and check spelling of names and titles.
- Download the A4 PDF and print on card or label stock.
- Cut along the guides and mount at the same height beside each work.
More questions
- Where should an artwork label go on the wall?
- Most galleries place labels to the right of the work, around 145–150 cm from the floor to the label's centre, so they're readable at standing height.
- Should I put prices on artwork labels?
- In commercial and open-studio shows, prices on labels help sales. Museums and some galleries keep prices on a separate price list instead.
- What paper is best for printing artwork labels?
- Matte card around 200–300 gsm looks clean and doesn't reflect light. Mount it on foam board or use removable adhesive to avoid wall damage.
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