This is a quick post to show anyone who is interested in how I display my work at shows.
I back dated this to show up as 1st post of 2008 so it doesn't block newer, more interesting things.
I set up my display just about the same indoors as these outdoor displays, just without the tent. I have an Easy-Up canopy with white sidewalls. I use sheer curtains outdoors to block views, not air. Indoors, I use light colored sheets. The gridwalls I have are heavy to move around, but really great for display purposes. I also always use my carpet- indoor/outdoor, and now use another rug where I stand to cut down on aches.
Here is a shot inside my display at the Syracuse Art Fest. in July.
This shot shows my demo table, where I showed sunprinting on fabric. You can see here what happens on a windy day. Things got a bit blown around- usually I try to have the framed pieces straight. To the far right, just out of the photo, I had a tray table with a piece of fabric drying on it where people could see it easily. In this display, the front opening was to the left of the photo, with extra space around this side.
This photo was taken at Arts in the Gardens at Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua, NY. This shows my display of notecards, and display boards of pins. The yellow Hula hoops are in the corners to keep water from collecting on the tent roof.
Another view of the Sonnenberg display. Ken caught me in this one (yuck..it was a very hot, sticky day). This photo shows one of the racks I use to display mini quilts on the front right.
This one from the Colorarts Chenango show in Norwich, NY. You can see the wet carpet. It was a bit of a rainy weekend- the worst… OK, I need to brag here, check out that ribbon on the back wall. I placed first in the fiber art category!! As you can see, I try to group pieces on the walls by color somewhat., keeping things looking coordinated. All my fall colored pieces are to the left, here. I use my larger pieces on the back wall to pull people in, with smaller items on the outside to grab people passing by.
I still keep looking to find easier ways to set up for shows. It is hard work, and this body has been complaining about it.
I am a former textile artist and new pattern designer with a degree in horticulture, wishing to share my love of nature, flowers and gardens with everyone through my photos, sunprinted fabrics, and now pattern designs. Chronic Lyme Disease has caused major changes to the direction my life. I have to limit the amount of time spent digging in my gardens, and quilting has become more difficult. I discovered pattern design as a way to get art back into my life. I now use my gardens and photos to inspire designs that can be used on fabrics and print on demand items.
I love the photos of your booth.