Articles
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…
Load-In/Load-Out
December 2023, by Angie Landsverk
Fiber artist Jahna Kahrhoff makes sure she has everything needed for a show by printing a packing list for it. Each type of event — indoor show, outdoor show, event without electricity — has its own…
Design Your Booth for an Indoor Show
December 2023, by By Judy Spargo, Capital Art and Craft Festivals
The best design for an indoor booth differs from vendor to vendor. Artists must consider the shape, size, materials, and other factors of their products when designing their layout. It is crucial…
Pack Up - But Not Too Early
October 2023, by Angie Landsverk
The number of artists who pack up before an art show ends is minimal, but their decision to do so affects those around them and often results in the artists not being invited back to the event. “We…