Behind the Booth
Tracking Materials and Labor Before You Set Art Show Prices
Record direct materials, outside services and working time so your artwork prices rest on real production data.
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Artists
Meet exhibiting artists through profiles and practical stories about their work, creative process, studio decisions, and life on the art-show circuit.
Behind the Booth
How to Price Originals and Reproductions in the Same Booth
Set distinct, understandable prices for original works and reproductions without confusing buyers about what each is.
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Behind the Booth
What to Put on an Art Show Sales Receipt
Give buyers a clear receipt that identifies the artwork, payment, artist and agreed pickup or delivery terms.
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Handling Cash Safely at a Busy Art Show Booth
Plan a cash float, accurate change, receipts and secure handoffs for a busy art show booth.
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Artist Profiles
Jeff & Priscilla O’Kelley: Building Stories in Wood
Jeff and Priscilla O’Kelley combine laser-cut wood, hand finishing, and historical influences at O’Kelley Designs, creating intricate pieces with personal stories.
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Behind the Booth
How to Arrange End-of-Show Artwork Pickup for Buyers
Set a clear end-of-show artwork pickup time, record the exact piece, protect it for travel and confirm the buyer handoff before load-out.
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How to Protect Artwork During Outdoor Load-In
Stage unloading and unpacking around weather, traffic and booth readiness so artwork reaches the display safely.
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Artist Business
After the Art Show: Build a Customer Follow-Up System You Can Maintain
Turn art-show inquiries into an organized follow-up routine, with clear promises, useful records, and a separate choice for joining your mailing list.
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Artist Business
Your Post-Show Review: Turn Sales, Costs, and Customer Questions into a Better Plan
Review an art show using reconciled sales, actual costs, customer questions, and workload, then choose a few specific improvements for the next…
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Artist Profiles
Elliott Davis: Learning to Read the Light
Meet Elliott Davis of Davis Pro Photography, whose fine-art landscapes and seascapes reflect a lifelong pursuit of expressive light.
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