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Let me see your trailer!

Hey everyone! I'm looking to invest in a trailer for hauling large wall art to and from art shows. Right now, we're using the bed of my truck for the artwork, and then back of my wife's Subaru for the Pro Panels and I'd like to get it all in one. I'm

Prints of original illustrations vs original work

Hi everyone,

My work is pen illustration (ballpoint) and I am on the fence about how to sell at an upcoming art fair.

My originals are on paper - but when I get a few prints made of each illustration the reproduction is great.  FYI I print on 100# pape

Selling Large Metal Photographs: Does Customer Take That Day, or Do I Order and Have Shipped From Lab?

Hi! I am going to be expanding my booth to include larger metal prints. I don't have much room to have be able to restock if something sells, so I'm thinking that I will take orders and have drop-shipped from lab to customer. Is this common practice,

looking for high power LED track lights solution for sunny outdoor shows.

Hello,

I'm looking for a high power LED light setup for my 10x20 booth. I'd like to find lioghts that are powerful enough to have an effect in the shade of a tent on a sunny day. I have found a few single track lights that are 2750 LUMENS and a wall w

Marco Island SHow

Wigwam Fine Art Festival, Litchfield Park

Hi All, 

Does anyone have information to share about the Wigwam Fine Art Festival, held in Litchfield Park, AZ in mid Feb? I haven't done the show before, am invited, and have had almost no communication from the show director (Vermillion Promotions).

Pro Panels for sale

Selling six knockdowns, six feet x 38.5, black. Almost like new. Cost $185 each new, selling for $100 each. Steve in Orlando area, 407-376-0385.

Looking for Wire Hooks to hang photo prints

Hi I am looking for the hanging devices for my Trimline tent.  I have "S" hooks for my mesh panels but want the wire adjustable hangers and cannot find the source.  Does anyone have a place they can guide me to?

Thanks

Anne

First Time Booth Photo

I am a nomadic nature photographer working in western states, and would like to start showing my work at fairs this year. My portfolio reflects my travels, so it's a pretty diverse collection.  Here's what I am planning:

• I'd like to do shows across se

Three Rivers Art in the Park

Hello! I am looking for any information to the Three Rivers Art in the park in Fort Wayne. I don't find anything new on that event and would love any feed back-thank you

One of a Kind Spring show - Emerging artist category

Hi Everyone,

I was juried in to the Spring show as an Emerging Artist.  I was excited at first, and sent in my 50% deposit. But after thinking more and more, it may not be the best decision for me.

I read the post here on AFI and it made me double doub

Getting Ready for the Next Round of Shows

Two of my summer CO resort area art shows are open on Zapp and as I was getting stuff ready to apply I cam cross this document posted a couple years ago. I'm posting it again for newcomers to the art show business. There are a couple changes.  There

Displaying original art vs prints - best practice recommendations

Hi Everyone,

I will be particpating in an art fair in the Spring that requires 90% of the art to be originals.  My work is B&W whimsical illustrations - framed and/or matted prints.  I have not been selling my illustrations.  When the originals are fr

Selling Trimline Tent with Accessories

TRIMLINE TENT FOR SALE:

I live in Palm Harbor Florida which is near Tampa, Clearwater, and Dunedin

Selling a Trimline Tent with the following accessories:

• Trimline 10x10 tent with an ALL frosty-clear vinyl canopy
• Full Lower StaBar Set
• Full Upper StaBar Se

What would be the factors for consideration whether to return to the same event a year later?

This question always prompts me to think on the last day of the show.

Are you looking just only the total net sales (minus all expenses) of the events or some other factors?  Some artists told me that the present of the artists also could lead to th

Tablecloth Advice

Hi all! Does anyone know of a fitted tablecloth that fits like the popular spandex ones that only go around the table legs, but looks like the polyester tablecloth that uniformly goes to the ground? I've tried everything I can find on Amazon and the

2024 Geneva Art Fair - Advice

Hi Everyone,

I live in Chicago, and did the Bucktown Art Fair last year (1st art fair).  I was thinking about applying to the Geneva Art Fair, but it is described as a Fine Art Fair, and my work is Whimsical Illustration - so not sure if I should even

Best Methods for accepting Payments?

Getting ready to work a small local market.

I haven't done any type of show for at least eight years and when I broke out my SQUARE READER I discovered the small cylindrical prong does not fit into any receptacle on my iPhone 13

Should I stay with Squa

Booth shot dilemma

Opinions on knock down ProPanels?

Hi everyone,  I am getting closer to making a purchase of ProPanels.  In my current situation I will be able to haul the full (7' x 38.5") panels, but thought I should consider the knock downs in case my vehicle situation changes in the future.   I w