Articles
Get Ready for Load-in and Load-Out
March 2024, by Pax Bobrow, Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival
We allow up to 50 artists to load-in the evening before the festival to reduce setup congestion. All 50 must pre-register for early setup. All artists may drive up to right across from their booth…
A Show’s Load-In and Load-Out Process
February 2024, by Lauren Hendricks, St. James Court Art Show
The St. James Court Art Show is made up of six different sections. These details are specific to the St. James Court section of the show. The St. James Court section hosts approximately 225…
Load-in / Load-out Procedures
February 2024, by Sara Collins, Art in Bayfront Park, Loring Park Art Festival, Stone Arch Bridge Festival
Load-in is provided the day before all our festivals open, starting around 9 a.m. Artists are assigned a window of time, so we spread out the congestion. Offered to all artists at each of the…
Indoor Show Preparation Tips
January 2024, by By Roxanne McGovern, Columbus Winterfair/Ohio Designer Craftsmen
Most indoor shows have set booth sizes from which to choose. Contact the event’s coordinator and ask if canopy frames can be used. Some allow the canopy frame but not the top and awning. Always…
The Best Indoor Booth Layouts
December 2023, by Jackie Ralston, New England Christmas Festival
I have been promoting shows since I started Artisan Promotions in 1983. During that time, the world has changed dramatically, but good booth layouts have remained consistent. We are talking about an…