5 Tips For Nailing Your Next Art Show
Get Frame-Ready For Festival Season!
Ramping up for your next art festival or craft show? We’ve been around long enough to know that from art show displays to product selection, planning is key. Here are five of our best tips to rock your next art show!
Market Your Work
Don’t wait until you’re setting up at the festival to let people know you’re there. Generate buzz about ahead of time through social media, newsletters, and more. Stock up your booth with business cards, QR codes, and lookbooks of your other work to build brand awareness and plant a seed in those “just looking” customers.
Be Strategic With Inventory
Due to limited space and time, it’s key to be strategic in the inventory you bring. A healthy blend of your best-selling pieces and newer offerings will appeal to both new and loyal customers.
Focus On The Customer Experience
This may seem like customer service 101, but you’d be surprised at how some vendors interact (or don’t) with customers. Be polite, excited, and eager to help customers find the right piece for a lasting impression. At checkout, accept electronic payments if possible for a seamless experience. Clear signage and pricing are crucial, as it can be intimidating to ask for a price and customers are always more likely to buy when they are more informed!
Make Sure Your Artwork Is Frame-Ready
When showing off your work, it’s important to use materials that are as quality as the pieces they hold. Our Art Pro’s Presentation Kit is perfect for art show displays, preserving and protecting your work before, during, and after the show.
Enjoy Yourself
This goes without saying, but HAVE FUN! Engage with your customers and don’t be afraid to tell them the heart and stories behind your work. They’ll love hearing your process and will form a positive connection to you and your work if the interaction feels authentic to them.
Get To Know Our Art Pro’s Presentation Kit
Step up your art show displays with our Art Pro's Presentation Kits, the ultimate companion for artists and photographers who want to showcase their most treasured pieces. Crafted with precision and style, our show kits were designed to elevate your art show displays with ease. Not only are these kits great for presenting artwork, prints, and photos in bulk, but they protect and preserve your pieces during transport. Each Art Pro’s Presentation Kit is a 3-piece pack that includes:
- Acid-Free Mats Cut To Precision
- Sturdy Backer Boards
- Resealable Clear Bag For Professional Finish
At Matboard.com, each mat is precision-cut using state-of-the-art computer-guided technology, guaranteeing the perfect fit every time. Our kits are sold in a variety of popular colors and sizes, but custom kit options are available upon request. Confidently show off your work with our best-selling art festival display kits!