I'm a cartoonist in Chicago, and I'm looking to start doing some art fairs next summer.
I've been checking out tents, but noticed this is the info from a company that puts these on:
"Pop-up tents are NOT allowed."
Does that mean EZ-Up?
Thanks so much!
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With all do respect why we figure the problem b/c I do not have any those and yes I got my tent from Sams Club. The fault off all this problems are the artists. The problem may be not using propanels. The problem may be no weights or not enough or to much. The problems may be not opening the side opposite from the wind is coming. Closing all three sides is a bad idea. You can not allow the canopy become a trap for the wind. So, why we not put our experience and help to solve the problems. Do not blame the tent for the ignorance or the ..... from fellow artist. One note most the ez up that I see flying are from the jewelers.
Now as much as show promoters (and most artists) prefer everyone to have a more stable canopy, I've never heard of a show not allowing EZ-Ups and I've done shows for over 30 years. That's why I was asking about which show. This is the second time this week that someone posted that EZ-Ups were not allowed at a show but failed to specify which show.
I'll bet that pop up tents are a reference to those canopies that can be found at camping stores. I know that WalMart has one for under $100. I'd go out on a limb here and say that EZ-Ups are probably allowed at any shows. I know that some of the top artists on the circuit use tents like that and never had a problem getting into and exhibiting at shows.
KD used to have the "Imperial" model that was as sturdy as a Craft Hut and weighted more. Just make sure you have good weights and use them.
Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
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I found the info here under "Canopies."
I've seen EZ-Up tents referred to as "pop-up" and wanted to see if that was commonly understood art fair jargon.
Or are you saying that your initial post is about the Amdur shows? If so, I know tons of artists that use EZ-Ups or similar tents at her shows.
Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100
I saw that in the General Info for this year's Amdur festivals.
Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100