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Looking for mesh walls and/or propanels and/or tent (Midwest or ship)

I live in Kansas City and am in search of mesh walls (any color) and/or propanels and/or a used 10x10 tent. I am trying to figure out how to attend my first ever show. Also if you have any suggestions on how to display work without mesh walls, gridwa

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Complete Booth Set Up for Shows

FOR SALE IN DENVER, CO - Complete set up for doing art shows!  Knock down space saver Propanel set up in black (18 panels), includes all the hardware, stabilization bars and light bars. This set was used twice last year and I bought it new. It was $2

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Booth lighting..?

Hey guys so I have my first indoor show coming up next month and I am in search for some good lighting. I have a 10x20 pro panel booth set up and was wondering what you guys use. Im sure there is better options that are less expensive than pro panels

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Tent Rental in Chicago

First art fair and finding costs so high for a popup tent and mesh walls.

Does anyone know if there is an option to rent them - at least for my first fair?

Thanks much!

Jan

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Newbie to 2023 Art Fair

Hello!

I'm planning on getting a 10x10 tent for a Summer Art Fair.  Looks like the Euromax brand is the way to go - with mesh walls and hooks?

Separately, I have two completely different styles of work that I'd like to include at the show - B&W Illustr

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What are YOU listening to?

Have you checked out The Independent Artist Podcast lately? We talk to working artists who speak your language about the experiences we encounter every day from making a living to what sources influence our work. You'll feel like you a talking to a f

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Getting started at art fairs

Hello everyone, it is nice to meet you!

My wife is a painter who has recently been spending a lot more time on her art. We are hoping to get started selling her art at fairs, but had a few questions about the process we were hoping to find answers to.

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Where in your booth do you package your art when it sells?

I will be at my first art fair end of the month and need to purchase display panels for my tent. I'm not sure if I should do full 3 walls or the set up that has a 'door frame/space in the back. Even though I like the look of the full 3 walls, my conc

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Out of State Transporting Booth Set Up & Inventory

Hello!  I've done many art shows in my home state and am looking to cross state lines in the next year.  For the closer shows I can drive, but for the longer distances flying is probably the route I will need to go.  I have a ProPanel set up with som

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As a photographer, what can I sell?

Hi All - I'm starting to progress to juried shows and I'm not sure what is allowed/appropriate. I have framed, matted prints for the walls, as well as unframed prints for my print bin.

My question is - I also have these clocks that I sell (examples be

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First Big Art Fair

Hi All!

I already have gotten so much great info from this site. Thank you!
I am getting ready for my first multi-day art fair and have a few questions:

--I paint acrylic paintings in a variety of sizes. I know how to package the smaller pieces. But ho

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Transporting 30x40 and larger metal prints

Hello! I am new to the art show community. Does anyone have any recs for transporting 30x40 and larger metal prints?

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Do Flourish mesh panels work with Showoff canopy?

Hello!

I'm relatively new to art fairs but have done a few recently. After a very windy weekend, I am now looking at Flourish, Showoff and Lightdome set ups.  I'm leaning towards a Showoff canopy because it seems like the one I can put together on my

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Fine Art Show Newbie with Logistics Questions

Hello,

I've been accepted into my first fine art show at the end of January 2022 and I have a few logistical questions that I'd love some advice on!

 

1. When a customer purchases a framed photograph, do you bring multiples of each print with extra fram

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How to keep Flourish softwall tight?

I purchased the Flourish black softwall and an ABC Canopy. So far I've done two shows and it seems like no matter what I do I can't get the softwalls to be tight. I have metal prints that I put on with S hooks and they just sag down because the walls

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Where to buy mesh walls for my EZ up?

 

 Hello, I brand new to the art and craft fair world aside from when I used to help my mom with her doll clothes.  I am freaking out about the setup of my booth, and how to display things for sale.  I am selling canvas prints, greeting cards, metal p

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The Art at Home between festivals?

I have done 1 1/2 festivals as a photographer.  All my shows will be regional and seasonal.  So I am at home in Connecticut with a hallway full of framed art.  Much sitting on the floor.  Get the picture?

What do others do?  I could stuff a small numb

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Outdoor Art Show - How do I stop hanging picture frames and aluminum prints from blowing in the wind?

I am a photographer and I have medium and large framed prints and aluminum prints which I hang on the mesh walls of my Flourish canopy.  I have not lost any pieces yet, but whenever it gets windy, most of my hanging pieces becoming a moving art displ

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PhotoShop Services

Does anyone know of a service that will photoshop photos of my jewelry on to stock photos of models?  Thanks

 

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Basic Question on Booth Set Up

I apologize in advance for how stupid this question might be, but I’ve read all the discussion topics and I am still a little confused. 
I am a photographer who is looking to start participating in art festivals. I know I will need a booth, but I’m ha

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