I've been searching the forum for art booth set ups and found some useful info and a few pictures from years past but I'd like to re-hash the subject for 2024 to see if there are any new thoughts/observations on displaying work for sale. I'm more interested in "Art Show" booths as opposed to the "Craft Show" but all feedback is appreciated.
As a vendor for a 2 day show, I typically bring 50-70 pieces laid out on 3-4 tables with various pedestals and shelves to bring some variations in height. Despite the shelving, I occasionally end up with a "pool" of maybe 10-12 bowls (rather than a sea of bowls on the table) that lack height variation.
First Question: Do you find pieces display better with more individual pedestals establishing various heights? Do you worry about the customers putting the bowl(s) back on individual pedestals too casually, and having it fall onto another piece? (Maybe that's just the Art and Wine shows š)
Second Question: At a daytime, outdoor show, do you find that having lights in the booth make any difference? I have a silent battery generator that could run a string or bank of lights. Is track lighting run along the tent trusses a better option than sting lights? Or is lighting a waste of time in a white booth in the middle of the day?
I'll try to find a photo of my typical booth, but in the meantime, I'd love to read some thoughts on your displays. Thanks!
As a vendor for a 2 day show, I typically bring 50-70 pieces laid out on 3-4 tables with various pedestals and shelves to bring some variations in height. Despite the shelving, I occasionally end up with a "pool" of maybe 10-12 bowls (rather than a sea of bowls on the table) that lack height variation.
First Question: Do you find pieces display better with more individual pedestals establishing various heights? Do you worry about the customers putting the bowl(s) back on individual pedestals too casually, and having it fall onto another piece? (Maybe that's just the Art and Wine shows š)
Second Question: At a daytime, outdoor show, do you find that having lights in the booth make any difference? I have a silent battery generator that could run a string or bank of lights. Is track lighting run along the tent trusses a better option than sting lights? Or is lighting a waste of time in a white booth in the middle of the day?
I'll try to find a photo of my typical booth, but in the meantime, I'd love to read some thoughts on your displays. Thanks!