Have Some Fun with Festivals!

Many artists depend on information about Art Festivals to showcase their work, hand out brochures and cards, and hopefully generate interest for new collectors and commissioned work. 

I have participated in 2 festivals, and both were this month.  I did my due diligence and purchased a 10x10 tent at Sams Club for about 200.00 and side-net panels from www.flourish.com for 630.00.  A big expense if you are not planning to work the festival market on a regular basis.  I had my husband and children to help me set up and tear down the tent and all the "stuff" for both shows.  I don't know how I ever could have managed without them! 

Each day I had to hang my paintings, and each evening I had to take them home with me.  I wouldn't want to leave them in an unsecure tent and risk them being stolen, and I noticed that there were a few artists who just zipped it up and went home.  I don't know if they were just brave or naive, but the thought of lying awake all night worrying about my paintings was reason enough to pack them up each evening.  I value my sleep, and a zip-and-go tent would surely be reason for a sleepless night.