I am considering buying a used 10x10 Flourish Trimline canopy with mesh walls; but it’s still expensive at the discounted price of $1200. I rarely do outdoor shows and not ready to invest so much, so am considering a Eurmax from Costco. Have only 4 black propanels so looking for solutions to hang my paintings without spending a lot of time DIYing. So, I need either more propanels or mesh walls that will fit. Anyone have experience in this? Feeling a bit overwhelmed with options and trying to make a good decision. I want my booth to look professional and set off my art in this high-end but short Bellevue Festival of the Arts in the Seattle area late July..

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  • Thanks for your sensible advice. It also seems the Costco canopy will be much easier to assemble than the Flourish Trimline...
  • Ria, I have had several versions of the Costco tent over the last 15 years and it's a great deal for the money.  Mine have lasted 5 years each on average.

    You can augent your existing ProPanels with the metal grid system someone else suggested.  Many ways to use them together to good effect.  

    You can get "feet" for the display grids and extend your wall space that way.  Maybe make a corner of the propanels and use the display grids on each outside wall end.  Put your pro panels as your back wall for your signature work, so it is the first thing people see, on a professional wall.

    If you sell prints, invest in a $50 folding print bin online.  Also, invest in a TALL chair.  Getting up out of a standard lawn chair is one of the most awkward parts of a potential sale.  If you are in a tall chair, you can speak with people at their level, without moving and scaring them away!

    • Carol, were you the person who gave me a link to a place I can order the display grids? I can’t find it now.
  • Hello Rita! Just went thru the same thing you are now experiencing, 6 weeks out from my Show, I was facing SO many things to get done & buy, etc. It comes together, I promise. I bought stand up gridwalls from Amazon, and then bought white curtain panels from Walmart. I used drapery hooks to pierce the fabric & hung my pictures that way. There's a photo of my tent when you search my name in this site. 

    • Thank you Catherine.
  • Thanks Keith, while it sounds like a great deal, I don’t need all those extras.
  • Here's the link! https://kc-store-fixtures.com/gridwall/
  • Hello Ria. I am in Hemet, CA, and I have a complete tent/panels for sale which includes everything you would need to hang and display your paintings... that's what I used it for too. My package includes everything an artist needs to have a successful art faire showing, and I am selling the entire package for only $900.00 or reasonable offer.


    After 20 years selling art at Art Fairs, I am retiring…and all my great equipment is up for sale… tent, display panels, etc. Tent has been well-cared for, clean, with only normal usage. If you are just starting out and want to get started on the cheap side… this package is for you.

    I have a pop-up 10x10 Easy-Up tent, one-person installation. It is in very good condition, no tears, no blemishes, front & back zipper-doors, has all 4 sidewalls, and comes w/sturdy canvas bag on wheels. Everything is in good working condition.

    Check out my display panels at www.graphicdisplaysystems.com where you can see dimensions & prices. My (9) interlocking panels fit perfectly in 10x10 tent. Panels 6 ft x 37 ½ in. and are knock-down type which can be separated into 2 halves for easier transport. Display unit is most light-weight, most durable, easiest to assemble on the market, comes complete with all foot plates and top clips. Initial cost …. near $1000.

    Also in package is:

    • (2) Black folding tables, 20x48.
    • (1) Large folding table, 30x72, w/black satin tablecloth.
    • Assorted zip ties.
    • (55) Black metal hangers for mounting artwork on panels.
    • Assorted hand clamps for overnight protection.
    • (2) Clear print boxes for 11x14 prints, with signage.
    • (25) Clear hard plastic nameplate hangers (insert titles).
    • 10 ft. Aisle sign.
    • (4) Cement tube-weights, 15 lbs x 28” for wind protection.
    • (8) ground stakes.
    • Assorted bungee cords, tapes, markers.

    $900 takes all... or best offer. Located near Temecula, Calif. Willing to deliver within 100 miles at my expense, or further or out of state at buyers expense.Would also meet half way.

    Keith Alway
    951-305-5333 Land phone
    www.keithalway.design
  • Hi Ria, It's a bit overwhelming at first, I know! We've all been there. It's a learning curve. I purchased gridwalls from KC Store Fixtures online and have been happy with those. Much less cost than propanels. I hang white fabric behind them so that the background isn't distracting to my paintings. They great hanging hardware and accessories, too like shelves for small items. Good luck with your show! Terri Einer
    • Thanks Terri. I’ve done only one outdoor show a year in the last few years, so not willing to spend a lot of money. Sounds like you have a good alternative to more propanels. I’ll look into it.
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