Art Fairs: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started

Thinking about starting art or craft fairs? But not sure how to start? Then this book, Art Fairs: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started, is for you. This guide is packed full of ideas on ways you can get started, and ways you can use what is around your house, or borrow from a friend to enhance your booth. 

This How To Guide for Artists and Creatives Is a Primer Filled With Tips For Beginning Artists and Makers On How to Prepare For And Sell Art, At Art Shows and Craft Fairs

This book reviews what is probably your biggest art fair purchase - the tent and walls.  As well as smaller purchases, like print racks and marketing material.  And talk about the things you might want to create or bring with you to your art fair - such as a contact list, and a way to accept credit cards.  (If you don’t have a contact list, don’t worry, the Appendix provides a sample.)  This book also discusses the submission process, preparing for your art show, and the display as well as the dynamics of a festival booth.  

The Appendix includes sample art festival booth setups, for both artisans, crafters, makers and painters. And includes ideas for both middle and corner row booths.  

The Appendix also includes a 3 page check list of things to have and bring with you when doing a day or weekend art or craft festival. As well websites and suggestions on where to find a variety of equipment. 

Chapters Include:

Submitting To An Art Fair
Planning Ahead
Marketing Material
Contact Information
Product Display
Print Display
Booth Dynamics
Money & Credit Cards
The Tent
The Tent Walls

Appendix: Artist Resources

Appendix: Sample Contact Sheet

Appendix: Sample Tent Diagrams

Appendix: Art Festival Check List 


Updated edition includes:

• 1 additional page of Show Checklist 

• 1 Additional Booth Diagram 

• Expanded resources section. 

• There is also additional information throughout the book including an updated Money and Credit Cards section. 


What Artists and Makers Are Saying:


“It was an excellent read, very informative and I must say motivational. My biggest hesitancy has always been because "I don't know what I'm doing". Thank you! Do you have a "tips for running an art business" as well?” ;)”  ~ Hope, Amazon Reader


“Practical handbook for individual craft artists. Very good guide to initiate regional art fairs in streets. Elegant write and easy reading.”  ~ Amazon Reader


“Great information, saved me a lot of time and made me look professional!” ~ Malia, Artist on Etsy