Art Show Hacks, Tips & Tricks

These are my top tips for artists exhibiting in outdoor art & craft festivals that will make your art & craft shows better, safer and more profitable!

Here are the things I mention in this video:

My name is Evan Reinheimer, I am a full time artist. I travel the world using a traditional kite to lift my camera into the sky to create unique aerial photographs. This technique is called "Kite Aerial Photography." I exhibit & sell my artwork at art festivals across the USA.

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[kylaallen]

Great job! I love the tip about making your own bags to protect the art, and wearing a nametag. I had never thought of that and appreciate all the tips!

[rachellestracke]

Another fabulous video Evan - thank you! I absolutely love the Harmon Hooks and have used them the past 2 or 3 years with my ProPanels. I do like to use long gear ties versus using zip ties. They come in handy for many things. My vehicle is much smaller (but I only get to do shows very part-time) so finding places to fit everything in is sometimes a fun challenge. Keep producing videos, there's always something to learn or to see. I personally like seeing all the different "live" booths. I do have to make my Reflectix pouches a bit different than the envelopes as my pieces are deeper. Thanks for posting.

[kai_liente]

Great tips! Thanks for the mention of Harmon Hooks! We really appreciate it.

[mistygraf]

You've given some really great tips here! Thank you!

[davidhoyt]

A note regarding director's chairs. I purchased the standard size for my wife and the "wider" version for myself (thinking I'm the 6' 200 lb guy). As it turns out, the wider chair is a bit shallower for some reason and we both prefer the "standard" size that was, of course, cheaper. Watch out for the issue...

[laurawalkerartwithasoul]

Great tips! I use short ball type bungees instead of zip ties- reusable and better for the earth.

[ThomasSchoellerFineArtPhotos]

Hey Evan, love your videos! In fact, after a long hiatus dating back to the economic event back in 2008-2009, you've inspired me to get back out there. This time, went all out with Pro Panels and all the essential utilities. I luckily squeezed in to (3) regional to myself art fairs last season even after the application deadlines passed. This year I started out cautiously due to a health issue and needing reasonable time to recuperate from a major surgery (not knowing exactly how long I'd need for recoup). Anyhow, I applied to (5) Art Fairs within 90 minutes of home, accepted to (4) and am on a wait list for one of the most difficult shows in the northeast to get into. My fingers are crossed, I've checked the show out (pre-scouting) several times to see the layout and speak with artists to get some vibes. It's awesome and in a great location.. I know this pales in comparison to you, hearing that last year (21) shows was a bit off compared to prior years! WOW. Anyhow, I do have a question(s) regarding how you manage inventory.. and feedback on which size matted prints you feel are most popular sellers. Regarding inventory, do you travel with a certain number of "extra" wall display pieces for when you sell a displayed piece to a client to replace the vacancies? I'm one of those that tries to keep a cap on expenses, not wanting an extreme overage of artworks. Also, how many bin prints do you normally take to a show? I've found Bin Prints to be extremely popular sellers. I have a variety of matted pieces in sleeves, and also an assortment of photo prints without mats in sizes no smaller than 15x10", 18x12" and 13x19". I am considering offering 16x24" matted prints. I'm open to your thoughts on this. Thanks in advance!!

[ClarkeBowmanPhotography]

How much does a tent setup like that cost? I know most of the higher end shows want that style of tent with the carpeted walls. Hoping to get up to that point!!

Also, I do something similar with the heavy duty zip ties with tying walls, but recently I started using these heavy duty reusable velcro straps that seem to work well.They stay on permanently and seem to hold just as strong as the zip ties, but it's just one less thing to cut/throw away when it comes time to break down!

[leannemoss]

Another great video! So many of yours have helped me over the last few years.

[brindacockburn]

so helpful Evan esp with weights - havent yet applied to shows near the beach.

[kerrinorman]

Lots of good tips, Evan. Thank you for your videos 🙂

[kikipolo]

Hi Evan! Thanks for these videos. They are so helpful. I was wondering where you had your acrylic (?) signs done? I am looking for signage for my name to attach to my Propanel desk.

[TheMightyBluegill]

Very helpful! I'm curious where you typically position your chair when there are other tents across the street.

[BryanWomackART]

Square or PayPal? I currently have PayPal/Venmo but thinking on switching if it’s the best to have for art shows.

Also, my walls are the white Flourish mesh. Not sure how to properly hang a tag on mesh the looks presentable. Any help is appreciated.

[runningbunnypottery]

Your videos are so helpful - thank you! Question about weights - I just purchased a show off and my first show with it is soon. I made the concrete/PVC weights (hint: screw on a drawer handle on the side before filling. They don’t roll around and are easier to carry) and I usually suspend two from each leg (screw in eye hooks to one end cap) for 56# per leg. Would it be better to attach them to the sta-bars? That would make it 84# on each side and 56# in the back but I’m wondering if it might not be better to have that weight holding the top of the canopy rather than the bottom. Thanks!

[allenvoss]

what do you recommend I do with my art that’s in my tent overnight ? Do I leave it just the way it is hanging. Move them to the middle of the tent or take them out completely and put them in my van until the next day?

[Nathandavid]

Can you mount paintings on the ceiling of the your booth in art shows?

[ARTDETAILS]

Great tips Evan, any other recommendations for email newsletters? I signed up for brevo, blacklisted me as spam and canceled me without explanation! I didn’t even get a chance to send an email lol