Have you ever visited an art fair and witnessed artists holding their tents down during high winds? Where they able to maintain their conversation with you? Was the conversation about their art, or the weather?

Imagine your first art fair. You’ve planned for this day for some time. In the car you’ve packed your tent and poles, chair and panels. Your product is in containers. You’ve made a list, and double-checked it. Nothing is missing.

Occasionally, I get asked how I transport my prints, bins, tent, chair and everything I take to an art fair.

That’s a very important question especially for those considering entering art fairs.

When I first considered displaying my photography in art fairs, I had no idea what a “panel” was or why I would need one.

If you are considering doing art fairs, look around at how much each artist requires in their booth. Ask them how they transport their booth, accessories and product from their car to the booth location? You may be surprised at the answers.

Booth lighting has been something I’ve wanted to do after my first indoor art fair show, but didn’t accomplish it until a few years later. I quickly found out that there is more to booth lighting than simply a light bulb in a socket.

Periodically during the art fair season, I’ll receive this question, or others very similar, from individuals considering entering art fairs.

While I have made many changes to the display aspect of my art fair booth since my first show in 2012, one thing that hasn't changed is my acceptance of credit cards for payment for the purchase of my prints.