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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Behind the Booth
Practical guidance for exhibiting artists on booth layouts, display planning, show applications, packing, and preparation for indoor and outdoor art shows.
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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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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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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How to Build a Booth Repair Kit for Show Day
Pack a compact repair kit for common art show display failures without relying on unsafe improvised fixes.
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An Artist’s Severe-Weather Plan for Outdoor Shows
Decide in advance how you will protect people, artwork and equipment when weather changes during an outdoor show.
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How to Plan Tent Weights for an Outdoor Art Show
Read the show's anchoring rules and plan a tent-weight system that fits your canopy and site before load-in.
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Planning Safe Power and Cables for an Art Show Booth
Plan approved electrical use, load and cable routes before relying on lights or payment devices at a show.
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