Get Your Art Booths Ready for the Season

The holidays are the busiest (and most profitable) time of year for art booths, galleries, and art retailers. Whether you’re stocking up on picture framing wholesale supplies or refreshing your art booth or storefront with a festive display, now’s the time to prepare your business for the holiday rush.

At Matboard.com, we make it easy to stay ahead with wholesale framing supplies in the colors, sizes, and styles your customers love, delivered fast so you can focus on creating beautiful results this season.

1. Prepare Your Art Business for the Holiday Rush

The holiday rush can sneak up quickly. Start by assessing your current inventory and identifying best-sellers from last year. Think: classic neutral matboards, black and white frames, and bold accent colors that complement holiday artwork and photography.

Pro Tip: Place your wholesale orders early. November and December see spikes in both consumer and B2B shipping, so the earlier you restock, the smoother your workflow will be.

Many shop owners also use this time to test new seasonal offerings – like custom holiday framing packages or limited-edition double mats – to help customers find ready-to-gift options.

2. Stock Up on Essential Wholesale Framing Supplies

To make the most of Q4, ensure you’re fully stocked on:

Matboards in popular holiday tones (Deep Red, Hunter Green, Antique White, Cinder, and Silver Star).
Backing boards and mounting supplies for bulk production
Pre-cut matboard packs for ready-to-sell framing kits
Display frames and easel stands for storefront presentations

Ordering picture framing wholesale supplies from Matboard.com ensures consistent quality, fast delivery, and easy reordering, so you can keep your shelves full during your busiest season.

3. Holiday Display Ideas for Your Art Booth

Want to draw more eyes (and sales) this season? Try one of these easy but effective display ideas to give your booth a festive refresh:

Create a “Gift Gallery” wall. Highlight small, ready-to-frame pieces that are ideal for holiday gifting.
Use cozy, seasonal colors. Warm-toned matboards like Cappuccino, Ecru, Dove, and Gold Rush create a festive, inviting palette.
Elevate your presentation. Metallic frames and layered mats add a professional, gift-worthy touch.
Inspire personalization. Add signage that encourages buyers to “Frame Their Favorite Memory” with your mats.

Even small updates – like switching up your matboard colors for the season – can give your booth a fresh, polished look that inspires shoppers to buy local.

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4. How to Boost Art Booth Sales During the Holidays

Once your displays are ready, focus on ways to increase seasonal revenue:

Bundle products (e.g., frame + mat + mounting board sets) for quick gifting.
Offer gift-ready artwork in Show Kits for last-minute shoppers
Leverage social media to share your displays and tag local events where you will be, like art fairs, festivals, holiday markets, etc.

Remember: the holidays aren’t just about volume, they’re about visibility. A well-presented art booth with the right inventory can capture both loyal customers and first-time holiday buyers.

5. Stay Ahead with Matboard.com

At Matboard.com, we know the holidays move fast – and your orders need to move faster. Our wholesale matboards and framing supplies are trusted by artists, framers, and retailers across the U.S. for their quality, consistency, and convenience.

Whether you’re planning your holiday displays, restocking your best-sellers, or preparing your art business for the holiday rush, we’re here to make it simple and stress-free.