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Newbie needs supplies list for first fair

Posted by Jennifer Brewer Stone on June 9, 2016 at 4:53pm in Welcome to Art Fair Insiders!

Hi, I'll be doing my first fair at the end of June. I already have a tent and panels. I thought I saw a list on here a few months ago of all other supplies I'd need, but now I can't find it. Can anyone direct me to it? Thanks in advance! ~Jennifer

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  • Barbara Pitorak Bloom June 13, 2016 at 12:27pm
    Don't forget to prepare for hot weather. In a tent with blazing sun the heat can take a toll. Here is my blog post from last year: https://imagesinbloom.com/2015/09/15/summer-heat-preparation-for-th...
    • Jennifer Brewer Stone > Barbara Pitorak Bloom June 14, 2016 at 1:08pm

      Thanks! This is super helpful in its specificity.

  • Jennifer Brewer Stone June 10, 2016 at 4:19pm

    I found it! this was the thread I was looking for. Quite comprehensive. 

    http://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/items-necessary-at-a-show

    • Connie Mettler > Jennifer Brewer Stone June 12, 2016 at 12:45pm

      Wow! That was an amazing list. Thanks for finding it Jennifer.

      We always had a huge box of clamps from small to very large, bungees and tie downs. These are necessary tools. I recently sold the tool box to another artist for $75 just because he knew Norm was always well equipped (and I mean that in the very nicest way). I still have a large container full of clamps -- more than I'll ever need in a lifetime.

      • Jennifer Brewer Stone > Connie Mettler June 14, 2016 at 1:06pm

        Haha ok. I've walked around fairs before but clamps was not something I really noticed in setup. I'll have to pay closer attention this time, and I'm sure I'll learn a lot with this first fair. Thanks!

  • John T Baun June 10, 2016 at 12:27pm

    For clamps I always have an assortment of spring clamps from Home Depot or Harbor Freight. I get the plastic ones (don't rust) in small, medium, and large. Also, to add to the list, a small first aid kit. I always seem to nick myself setting up and a band aid a necessity for me.

    Good luck on the show.

    John

  • Connie Mettler June 10, 2016 at 12:27pm

    I think Jim Parker started it -- some time ago. Look for his name, or James Parker. Also search for "supplies needed for a show" or something similar -- it is here!!

    A note to all that would make this searching easier: Any time you post a discussion or blog post add "tags", simple words that describe what your post is about. It makes it easier for all of us to retrieve the info on the site. "Add tags", please.

  • Jimmy Boston June 9, 2016 at 5:02pm

    Hello Jennifer. I am a 3 year rookie in the art vendor business. I know what list you are talking about. I believe it was:

    1. Art

    2. Tent

    3. W eights/Stakes

    4. Lights with extra bulbs

    5. Extension cords (construction grade)

    6. Panels

    7. Pedestals

    8. Rugs/Carpet

    9. Tie Downs

    10. Clamps

    11. Guest Book

    12. Sunscreen/hats

    13. Bug Spray

    14. Calculators

    15. Change

    16. Totes

    17. Pens

    18. Receipt Pad

    19. Bags, Tissue Paper or Plastic (in case of rain) - for wrapping art for customers.

    20. Little broom brush and dust pan

    21. Zip Ties

    22. Shims to level pedestals, tent , etc.

    23. Cash Box

    24. Snacks/Water

    25. Business Cards

    26. Curtains/Backdrops

    27. Bio – Display a bio and picture of yourself to place in your tent. This tells a little

      bit about you as an artist and your background. Place it in a nice frame.

    28. Chair

    29. In a little toolbox keep: scissors, tape, price stickers, s hooks, hammer, rope and wire.

    30. Comfortable shoes 

    31. Rain jacket.
    • Jennifer Brewer Stone > Jimmy Boston June 10, 2016 at 11:46am

      THANK YOU! For #10, what kind of clamps do I need? 

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