I am entering my 10th year of participating in art fairs, mostly in the western U.S. I will also admit that I have struggled over the years with producing a high quality booth image. I normally shoot a booth image one the summer, usually outdoors.
Read more…I'm looking for any suggestions on my booth shot. I can't retake it now due to weather so any revisions would have to be done digitally if possible. Thanks in advance!
Hey all, Been an illustrator for years, but decided to try the "art fair scene" for the first time this summer, jumping in with four expensive, high-traffic shows. I created all new work (7 pieces in these photos from Gold Coast in Chicago, and am wo
Read more…Hi there. I am very new to this. This is my first attempt at a booth shot. I would love some feedback/ guidance/ advice. Thanks so much!
My only 'staged' booth photo is from 2012 -- when I had older work and different panels.
Would a booth shot from a recent show work (booth-shot-2015), or should I stage another one?
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I read some other posts about creating your own panels. Here's a blog post I did on the subject. But here's a photo.
I have a one-day art show. I preferred to not use the gridwall display because I don't like the see-thru aspect of them. I
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I love this site -I have learned so much from many of you. Thank you in advance!
While I am not asking about the booth shot just yet, I am asking about booth layout. I love my new, custom set up.....it works great. I am still tweaking it. I wel
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I have seen people put a cross bar through the accordion framework of a pop-up canopy to suspend curtains or banners and the like. I'm curious how much weight something like a Caravan canopy can hold.
I just bought one so I haven't tested it
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I am Ray Giddens, a welded metal sculptor from Simpsonville, SC. I have been making sculptures for almost 3 years now, and during this time I have been struggling to make a decent booth shot for art fairs. Here is my latest effort. Do please
Read more…I am posting this picture of my booth that I took at the Fort Benton "Art on the Levee" show last month. This is not meant to my booth shot for Zapp applications, but I thought I'd post it before I do my new booth shots in order to get your input and
Read more…I have never asked for a booth review on here and decided maybe I should. I am presently living in Charlotte, NC, and Corning, NY; about half my time in each. Most of the shows I do are in NC, SC, TN, GA, MD, PA, WV, and NY. I have attached a photo,
Read more…This is an actual show pic from this past weekend and represents my usual set up. I had no way of ironing tablecloths. Please advise, but be as gentle as you can. It's been a rough morning already.
Table coverings are a frequent topic and I thought I would share how I make mine. I cannot express how few sewing skills I have. I also think if you do most of the prep work, you could take it to an alterations person and get the single seam made for
Read more…Just joined this community. What a incredible wealth of information can be found here! Amazing! I just finished my first 2 events ever and was somewhat disappointed with the results. With what I've read here I have some specific ideas of what I might
Read more…I have my own ideas on how to build my tent weights, but my question is is it better to have the weights hanging and attached (bungee corded) to the legs or to have the weights sitting on the ground? I really value the experience in this group and I
Read more…I have a tendency, when I am setting up my booth, to group paintings into arrangements that I would like on my own walls at home. My dream, of course, is that someone comes in and buys the whole grouping, but beyond that, I tend to group pieces toget
Read more…I am getting ready to take my EZup tent and mesh walls to set it up to take a booth photo at a local photo studio (Procam). I recently purchased the mesh walls and also purchased the french door with the rear entry. I am wondering when doing the boot
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I cannot thank everyone enough for all that I have learned here. I am trying to step up my game....I am including the early booth layout for giggles. I would love to hear any constructive feedback on my current booth. Is it true th
Read more…After many years of doing shows, my white drapes are beginning to wear and the black drapes are fading. It's time to freshen up my booth.
I'll be keeping the grids and the frames that display my jewelry.
On hard surfaces, I always use 10x10 black ru
Read more…I decided to start where it seems everyone ends up. I have removed all of my personality except for my art. Are there any recommendations?
