Our current timeline for the Artkive Box process from our receiving your art to delivering your book proof is about 9-12 weeks.
You can check your order status & progress at any time from the My Orders page in your account.
Here is our current timeline:
Shipping your box 5-10 business days
Photography & Editing 8-9 weeks
Boxes are photographed in the order we received them. Our photographers light and photograph each piece individually. Care is taken to refresh the art (unfold corners, remove unwanted tape, clean off glitter, etc.). Our editors then enhance and crop each image to highlight your masterpieces.
Invoice 1-3 business days after art is photographed
We'll send you a Second Payment Invoice based on how many pieces you sent and how many books you will be printing. Learn more here.
Book Building (and/or Mosaic Creation) 1-3 weeks
Our book builders load all of your artwork into your account, create your book proof according to your specifications, and send you instructions to review, edit, and approve your book. If you ordered a mosaic, the proof will be emailed to you.
Printing 4 business days
Once you have approved your book for print, it will take around 4 business days to print, dry and be packaged for shipping. Book printing cannot be expedited.
Shipping your book 7-10 business days
You can select to upgrade to 3-day or overnight shipping at book approval for an additional cost.
Shipping your mosaic 3-7 business days
Timing varies during the year. Longest wait times occur August-November.
If you need your order by a certain date:
Please contact us via email (help@artkivebox.com) to let us know if you are hoping to receive your book by a certain date. A rush fee may apply.
**Please note: If you selected Expedited or Super Rush processing at checkout, your order will be ready within the time frame of the option you selected. Timeframes listed begin when we receive your art, not when you purchase the shipping kit.
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