Everything you need to know for success at an art show

Published 2022-10-29
A comprehensive overview to help you prepare for an art show. I tried to go over everything you might not have thought about when you prepare for an art show. What did I forget? I will be making a video on some ways to build simple displays in the future, but what else should I do a more specific video on?

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Sorry this video is long and kind of all over, there's just so much to go over. I had a lot of questions about art shows so this was my first attempt at answering them.

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All Comments (21)
  • Yes to a video on that small shelf! “Don’t weird people out”😂😂😂😂
  • @barbarab285
    I’d love to see some instructions for making some of your items, like the mug pole or board.
  • @rjmck27
    Great video! I've been doing shows for ten years and you hit nearly every key point for a successful show.   One thing I would add; signage. I have a nine foot by 12 inch banner with my business' name on it which I attach to the front of my tent. It really makes my tent stand out and helps the folks who follow me in social media to find me easier. It also helps people find my tent when they see others walking around the show with my printed shopping bags. 🙂
  • BRILLIANT! Thank you sooo much for all the great tips. I've got the shelves like yours, but need to get working on the mug tower. I really appreciate all the time you put into this video. I found it extremely helpful.
  • @tegannottelling
    I didn't comment before asking about your market set up but if I had of done. Well this probably answered a lot. I have done one ceramics market and I would like to do more, this actually really helped with basic set up ideas and more importantly why they are set up that way. Thanks
  • I did the Saturday Market in Portland Oregon for years. So for me it was a weekly show. I purchased an ugly, cheap but locally reliable station wagon as a dedicated show car. That way I didn't unload it when i got home. So next week when I did the market nothing was missing. I just restocked my ware tubs, water and wrapping supplies and took off. Totally worth the $800 bucks I spent on the rig.
  • Love your display, my biggest concern is not to price to low or to high. :) Thank you for sharing, very good information on best place to display your art.
  • @aburk8417
    Thank you !!!! And yes please make a video of the shelf at the checkout stand!!!!!!!
  • @ilawilliams6684
    Keep giving tips. It looks great. I liked the idea of shelves and flowers.
  • Thank you so much for sharing all this. I’ve done a couple shows but I think I rushed into it too much. And you have given me so many ideas to help make the experience better.
  • @frankyensan
    You gave me so much great info here. I now know how to step up my game
  • I love your merchandising tips. Very helpful! I'm doing my first show this November.
  • I will be doing my 1st are show on November 12. Thank you for your valuable information.
  • @nancy173
    Yes ro the making of a small shelf..thanks for the great tips
  • I am a newbie, don't even plan a artshop, but it would be interesting to see how to sellyour art? The thing like sales and deals and what makes people think they want it etc