Low Cost Art Fair Display for Beginners! Attractive Tent Display for ~$300

Join me for this tutorial on how to create a low cost art fair display for beginners. If you're anything like me, you want to spend your time creating art and not so much time figuring out where to store it or how to sell it. While arts and craft fairs are a great option, the investment in professional panels can be up to $3,000! Since I am still early in my art journey I decided to try and make an attractive art display on a budget, and it worked out very well and paid for itself at the show! I'll be doing more videos on tips for art fairs in my next couple of videos - so please subscribe to learn more!
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Amazon Finds!
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White Tent - $115 - amzn.to/3zdIQG8
6 Foot Table - $35 - amzn.to/3KfuLOO
4 Foot Adjustable Table - $45 - amzn.to/3ZlDNy3
Wire Print Display Baskets - $32 - amzn.to/3nie1xi
*~$300 LIST OF ITEMS PURCHASED*
Tent Walls (4) - $92 - amzn.to/42erQNk
Chains - $25 - amzn.to/3PIKyIx
Weights - $27 - amzn.to/3yKEZjQ
S Hooks (2 packs) - $16 - amzn.to/3mRBLbn
Tablecloths - $20 - amzn.to/3LtSpZ4
Print Display - $60 - amzn.to/3JGZV1k
Price Cards $8 - amzn.to/3Jq2qUi
Clothespins $6 - amzn.to/3JnLRIy
Spring Clamps $12 - amzn.to/3z1lUtT
Pendant Light $29 - amzn.to/3ntGuAr
*GRAND TOTAL - ~$330*
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[@art4good]

Here are some quick links to Amazon items for this inexpensive art fair tent set-up! White Tent - $115 - amzn.to/3zdIQG8 6 Foot Table - $35 - amzn.to/3KfuLOO 4 Foot Adjustable Table - $45 - amzn.to/3ZlDNy3 Wire Print Display Baskets - $32 - amzn.to/3nie1xi Tent Walls (4) - $92 - amzn.to/42erQNk Chains - $25 - amzn.to/3PIKyIx Weights - $27 - amzn.to/3yKEZjQ S Hooks (2 packs) - $16 - amzn.to/3mRBLbn Tablecloths - $20 - amzn.to/3LtSpZ4 Print Display - $60 - amzn.to/3JGZV1k Price Cards $8 - amzn.to/3Jq2qUi Clothespins $6 - amzn.to/3JnLRIy Spring Clamps $12 - amzn.to/3z1lUtT Pendant Light $29 - amzn.to/3ntGuAr #amazonaffiliate

[@juanita920]

I appreciate all your tips. I have my 2nd year of being in the art festival this weekend and I’m so excited. I’ve done my practice drill on how I want to set up. I’m ready as I can be. Thank you again.

[@art4good]

Sending you good vibes! ❤️

[@joanwood9480]

I bought inexpensive semi-open weave curtains for a back wall using shower curtain hooks to hang it. Allows for breezes to come thru. For the side walls I used white plastic lattice cut in half (that way is not too awkward to handle and fits in the back of the van) used small bungee cords to hang the lattice. It can easily be adjusted to hang level. "S" hooks nicely hang the artwork. Added a burlap "table runner" matching the color of the back wall curtain. This was my first time displaying my artwork. I thought it looked pretty good.

[@joanabraham2780]

This was a huge help. I’ve been wondering how I needed to do this without the expensive panels you referenced. Thank you!

[@katz103]

Great set up ! Thanks for sharing. I love the idea of the shelf racks on the front of your booth to hang extra artwork.

[@art4good]

Thanks for watching and so glad you found it helpful! ❤️

[@sherion80]

Thank you for this insight! Very helpful!

[@art4good]

You're so welcome!

[@PattyPuckettPouringArt]

Great information. Thank you so much!

[@davidstar2362]

GREAT VIDEO information

[@m71113]

Thank you! Venturing out late sumner

[@mark_girardeau]

This is really great! I'm looking to start selling some photos on metal and canvas at art shows and was trying to figure out how to hang everything and not have to spend a ton of money. This was perfect, thank you!

[@art4good]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful! I have another video too that uses some inexpensive room dividers - that route is good too for more wind protection! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqSzZ4Whnrl5m6Msi=r7dlwlnl-Mzb7YPU

[@janedoe5229]

Thank you!! So helpful! :)

[@art4good]

You're so welcome!

[@fotokat1]

Thank You!!!

[@art4good]

You're welcome!

[@sherryleggett1612]

That ocean piece behind you is so striking. It seems alive thanks for all your info. I have made some of those same mistakes.

[@art4good]

Thank you! I loved that piece also! ❤️

[@marvakelly8136]

Thank you so much this was really helpful for us. It's ridiculously expensive when you're first starting out trying to buy without a big budget.

[@art4good]

So glad it was helpful!

[@art4good]

Don't miss these other videos that will help you sell more art at art fairs! kzbin.info/aero/PL5oOLrxy9Mya9F2uiXt7DMzEFxeuRacwD

[@RoseMCreations]

Great tips! Love the idea of hanging the chains. 😊

[@art4good]

Glad it was helpful!

[@noellecoetzee7356]

I’m trying the chain method for my first show, but having trouble getting the pieces hang straight and not lean forward. Any suggestions?

[@debwood1718]

Subscribed!!! Beautiful presentation!! I can see why you were successful. it will only get better for you from here. Congratulations!!

[@art4good]

Thank you so much for the kind words! ☺️

[@lillady4769]

This was so helpful!! Thank you for sharing. I've been wanting to do a fair for a long time but don't have the display tools or the $ to spend a lot. So this definitely has me thinking!! I'm also in Florida. My family moved here last August, we're in Debary. Again, thanks for the video. I'm going to brainstorm now 😄

[@art4good]

So glad this is helping to spark ideas - I didn't display my art for over 5 years because I didn't think I could do it without the super expensive set-up! Be sure to check out my other video about the inexpensive display panel idea too. Glad to have connected with another FL artist! ❤

[@cjmac9279]

Great video, lovely art and set up. I haven't done a show yet. I'm preparing myself for 1st one in October. I'd like to ask what you use to transport your items to your spot in the show? I know there are carts, wagons, etc.. but wondering what works the best please. My first one will be an inside event but loving all your helpful hints for an outside set up. Really appreciate the knowledge and advise from your own experience. Thank you.

[@art4good]

Congratulations on your first show! I’m putting the link to the rolling cart I use. Truthfully, the best thing to do if the show allows us to drive up to your spot at setup and unload. It’s hard not to have to make multiple trips otherwise with art (especially larger pieces). amzn.to/3E5aN5p

[@soniadelacruz6649]

Thanks so much for the tips! In your experience, do you think prints are worth investing into? Or do you make most of the sales from originals? This video was super helpful!

[@art4good]

Yes, I think prints are worth the investment because the margin is good when they sell, but I would only order a small quantity. That’s one mistake I made! Until you know which ones will sell, just go with a small batch!

[@dimartin01]

Hi…great video…thank you…quick question…where did you have your paintings framed?

[@art4good]

I usually buy floating canvas frames in bulk and frame them myself. I also periodically make my own! I’ve got some videos on both ways here: kzbin.info/aero/PL5oOLrxy9MyYLVfUvaYuBs2rjasWJUHEG&si=xIVKFlm8DQa2MPn4

[@dimartin01]

@@art4good Thank you so much for responding. Can you list where you purchase the frames in bulk?

[@art4good]

@@dimartin01 Usually Jerry's Artarama www.jerrysartarama.com/framing/frames/canvas-floating-frames

[@janicetanbis]

Thank you for the video! May I ask where do you store your other belongings/ set up tools/ other stuff that you don't want to show to your customers?

[@janicetanbis]

hide them under the table?😆😆

[@art4good]

I usually store them under the table (under the tablecloth so no one can see).

[@zenabasma7320]

Hi! What is the color of the outside walls of the tent? Is there two layers on each wall? Or is it just the black side tent that's attached on each wall with nothing behind it

[@art4good]

It’s just the black side walls, nothing behind. 😊

[@m71113]

How did you transport everything there from the car. Collapsible wagon?

[@art4good]

This particular show had certain hours when you could pull your car right up to the tent space to load or unload. Was very helpful!

[@juanita920]

How do you make prints of your paintings?

[@art4good]

I have a video for this on how I do physical prints. For on demand I use Printify! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnK9qKCtfdB9rdEsi=aqR02z1ClkDVDE02

[@desmadethis]

What size of tent is this?

[@art4good]

It’s a 10 x 10 tent.

[@barbarac4138]

I would increase your tent weights to at least sixty pounds each leg. I use eighty on each of mine. I can’t tell you how many tents with forty pounds each leg I have watched take off in a high wind in seven years. The last show had one strong gust and twelve tents were destroyed along with part of their contents.

[@art4good]

I would agree - most shows I’ve seen don’t require that much, but I’d say the more weight you can manage to get on there, the better!