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05/18/2004 08:56:06 AM · #1 |
I have my first art fair coming in a few weeks. I am trying to get ideas of how to set up my booth(10x10).
I need to somehow hang several framed photos, since this is also a juried competition.
I will be selling mostly matted prints and greeting cards though, as I heard that only inexpensive items do well there.
I want a certain look but don't have a clue as to how to achieve it.
If anyone has done a fair and has pics of it, I would love to see them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also, any other fun ideas for selling inexpensive photo related products would be great.
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05/18/2004 11:24:41 AM · #2 |
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05/18/2004 11:44:54 AM · #3 |
| If the booth is covered by a tarp or fabric (which usually they are) then you should be able to pin/tack the prints to it. Normally 8x10 or bigger. Have you ever been in a comic book store and seen the boxes/crates of comics? A popular idea i've seen is to have prints with a stiff board behind it or matted put into the plastic bags (that comic books go in) and placed into the box/crate by size and/or category. That way people can peruse through them while you deal with a customer and not make the place look too cluttered. And a table and chair for the times when you're not overly busy where you can also display more prints and even a flipbook with proof images that you either have prints of or could make prints of for people to order. |
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05/18/2004 11:58:05 AM · #4 |
Most of what you mentioned is what I plan to do.
I have bought one of the easy up canopies.
I do plan on selling matted and bagged photos in bins or baskets.
I do plan to have a table or two in which to do that.
My main problem is how to hang framed pics, and how to get it all to have a professional look to it.
That is why I would love to see some examples if anyone has them. I know that usually people that do fairs must enter a photo of their booth so I am hoping someone out there will be able to show me theirs.
A flip book of images to sell is also a great idea. It was on my list but I forgot about it :)
At the same time, I am hoping to promote my business which is mainly portraits and weddings....I guess I need to find a good way to do that too.
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05/18/2004 12:27:11 PM · #5 |
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05/18/2004 01:07:39 PM · #6 |
Great link, Gordon. Thank you for that one! |
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05/18/2004 02:47:02 PM · #7 |
That one is a little fancier than I will have, but some of the ideas in the article are great...thanks Gordon.
Still waiting for more...anyone??? |
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05/18/2004 11:18:51 PM · #8 |
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05/18/2004 11:23:30 PM · #9 |
Is this a indoor or outdoor show? What kind of art is displayed at this show? Just printed art or various like sculptures, metal works,etc.
Message edited by author 2004-05-18 23:24:44. |
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05/18/2004 11:46:37 PM · #10 |
At comic book conventions they use these display grids to hang their artworks.Don't know if this company has the portable ones but this is an example. There are ones that are easy to tear down after the show is over.
Expensive but if you plan to do a lot of art shows then it's probably going to be worth it.
Message edited by author 2004-05-18 23:53:43. |
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05/19/2004 12:07:57 AM · #11 |
Another idea...PVC tubing. You can put together something (any configuration is possible) to build a stand, etc. This guy has put together a great pdf showing some great possibilities.
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05/19/2004 12:34:29 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by dacrazyrn:
Another idea...PVC tubing. You can put together something (any configuration is possible) to build a stand, etc. This guy has put together a great pdf showing some great possibilities. |
If you are hanging your work as framed prints, you must ensure that your display is strong and stable: 1) to hold the weight of all those frames, and 2)so it won't fall over in the wind or if someone accidentally bumps it.
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05/19/2004 01:45:12 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by mcrael:
If you are hanging your work as framed prints, you must ensure that your display is strong and stable: 1) to hold the weight of all those frames, and 2)so it won't fall over in the wind or if someone accidentally bumps it. |
Exactly..PVC tubing. I am not talking about using 1/2 inch tubing. (C;
I worked as a landscape foreman for 10 years, believe me, it can hold up frames. Get the right size and schedule (there are thicker "grades") and you would never have a problem.
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05/19/2004 07:06:55 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
Is this a indoor or outdoor show? What kind of art is displayed at this show? Just printed art or various like sculptures, metal works,etc. |
It is an outdoor show.
10x10 booths...my own canopy.
They have all kinds of art there, I am only showing photographs.
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05/19/2004 07:11:17 AM · #15 |
Actually, PVC piping is something I didn't think of.
I don't want to spend much on the displays because I don't know at this time how many of these I will do.
I am already spending a lot for all the supplies needed.
What I was actually thinking, was if there is a way to use lattice(sp) fencing. You know, the criss cross stuff used for fences. It is cheap, and gives a natural look good for flower pics.
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05/19/2004 07:21:31 AM · #16 |
| I've no idea about setups, but I can recommend having a bowl of sweets (candy), that people can take one or two of. If you have 10x10 space you can probably put them far enough in to entice people. I've found it highly successful at a large trade show, but bear in mind you will easily be able to spend $20-40 a day just on sweets. |
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