Artists are selling their work at in-person events again despite the pandemic. Two event organizers share how they were able to make this happen while keeping safety in mind.
Design a Captivating Display
Design your display as the perfect space to show your art using these merchandising tips.
Create Better Displays of Your Art
There’s an art to creating effective art displays — the kind that attract viewers and engage them with your work. Peter Dunn of Gallery System Art Displays shares some best practices for achieving this, with a three-step process that artists can use when planning exhibition for art fairs, open studios, or their homes.
Top Art Fairs in America 2020
by guest blogger Connie Mettler Each year, Art Fair Calendar surveys art lovers and fans to determine and rank the best fairs and festivals in the U.S. Here’s their 2020 lineup. Chicago’s Old Town Art Fair was named the #1 art fair in the country in the 2019 ArtFairCalendar.com’s 8th “Best Art Fair […]
Engage the Senses with Your Booth Display
Appeal to shoppers with a display of your art or handmade work that presents beautifully and invites sensory engagement.
What Artists Must Know about Exhibiting at Art Fairs
Ray Beldner, the founder of stARTup Art Fair, gives an inside look at the art fair world, and what artists should know before committing to exhibit at these events.
Art Fair Show Tips: How to Make More Sales
Touch is a key element of customer experience. Encourage shoppers to feel the weight, texture, and quality of the work for sale.
Art Fair Show Tips: Booth Display
A multi-level display is often quite effective in a show booth, but this will depend on your medium and the size of your work.
Top Art Fairs in America 2019
Art Fair Calendar has announced the results of its 7th annual “America’s Best Art Fairs” survey. This is the only national online look at the country’s juried art fairs and craft shows.
Artistic Tribute to an Art Show Founder
Watercolor artist Mark D. Bird recently found himself as a central figure in a celebration of the historic neighborhood in Louisville where his family lived, and a banner year for the St. James Court Art Show, one of America’s top ten art fairs and festivals.
Advice for Artists from an Art Festival Juror
Want to get accepted into the best art festivals? Small details in your application can make a big difference.
The 4 Words That Kill Art Sales
by guest blogger Mckenna Hallett Building trust at art shows requires new skills and new words in today’s distracting environments In my transformative publication, The E’s of Selling Art System – A Guidebook and Flashcards for Face-to-Face Selling, I have a chapter devoted to what I call the “Four Dirty Little Words”. As Dale […]
Make Your Art Show Booth into a Gallery
A recent visit to the Boca Grande Invitational Art Festival shows how different artists find solutions to overcome the elements and give a welcoming presentation.
Keep Art Collectors Coming Back
Don’t lose track of your existing customers. They are the key to growing your creative business.