I am 69 years old and my husband is 76 years old and I usually sell my art in galleries. But we want to move to Florida someday full time. Right now we are snowbirds. But Florida is tough to sell in gallaries and want to do tent sales. I bought a used Ez Up tent which has the weights and side walls but I need good panels for all my paintings. My husband does not want me to spend the money for mesh panels right now which are about $640 until we know we want to continue in this business. I would love to buy a used set of panels. I read where the Flourish panels adds such stability to the Ex Up that I would love to find a used set. Can anyone give me advise of what to do?
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I've been pretty much in the same boat as you. We struggled with the 'DIY' options until providence smiled upon us with an unexpected windfall, and I was able to purchase some professional quality panels (graphic display systems); which I would advise doing as soon as your able, especially if you're going to be looking at a lot of regular use in the future.
Patricia Ragone > Leslie Christopher BookoutMay 6, 2011 at 7:28pm
I'm not crazy about the look of the Graphic Display System. A little too cold and industrial looking for my taste. I'm leaning more toward the Armstrong system. I had a show at The National Arts Club in NYC and two of their galleries walls were covered with what looks like the same charcoal gray carpet-like material used on the Armstrong or Flourish panels. Not only were the walls "self healing," but it was a simple thing to adhere Velcro to the backs of plastic card holders which held the cards identifying each piece. Now I just have to decide between Armstrong and ProPanel. Next question: I'm thinking the color black because it wouldn't show dirt...lint, yes, but a lint roller should take care of that, but then again, a lot of my pieces are framed in black...hummmm? Thoughts?
Oh I quite agree. They did look a bit "industrial" looking, 'till I painted them white. Now they look very 'light and cheery,' but my main deciding point was how sturdy they are. They make a nice structural "cage" for my tent that really doesn't need weights. Bulky and heavy though. Good thing I'm still young enough to haul them without squinching up my face.
I've seen the Armstrong panels. They are really nice looking, and very well made. The lady that used them said she never had a problem with lint because she used Static Guard on them.
Patricia Ragone > Leslie Christopher BookoutMay 7, 2011 at 1:50pm
My husband and I are almost 70, so I think our days of schelpping heavy anything are numbered. Static Guard for black Armstrong panels is a great idea! Thanks everyone for all your input. Now, thanks to you, I know which direction I'll be going...Black, Armstrong panels. Thanks again, one and all.
We have also ususally sold in art galleries, but have found that in the last few years Art Fairs have become wonderful venues for artists with good art and interested buyers. So, we are also making a change in our approach to selling our art. We have looked at the Flourish panels, but have heard that some shows want you to have nicer panels like armstrong or pro panels....such a big expense though! *thinking, thinking*....... advice?
Hi, I have the showoff panels that are made of outdoor fabric and are sturdy. What I like best is that the holes "self close" the walls look like a gallery wall. Good luck .
You can make your own panels using PVC pipes. Just make them with two sides, a cross bar and use T joints as the legs.
Get some plastic chicken wire type fencing material ( bought mine at Home Depot) and use twist ties to secure them to the frame.
Then, make a slipcover for your frame and you will have very inexpensive panels that can be broken down for transport. The plastic wire is to hold your framed art in place. I use curtain hooks.
Oh, forgot to mention..pour liquid concrete into the T joints for weight and place end caps on them.
Hi Blaine, I'm wondering if you have any suggestions for what kind of material to use for a slipcover... something mesh or something thicker? Thank you for your insight!
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I've been pretty much in the same boat as you. We struggled with the 'DIY' options until providence smiled upon us with an unexpected windfall, and I was able to purchase some professional quality panels (graphic display systems); which I would advise doing as soon as your able, especially if you're going to be looking at a lot of regular use in the future.
Until then, I have found a lot of useful techniques at this blog: http://faso.com/fineartviews/20870/art-display-systems-for-art-fest...
Oh I quite agree. They did look a bit "industrial" looking, 'till I painted them white. Now they look very 'light and cheery,' but my main deciding point was how sturdy they are. They make a nice structural "cage" for my tent that really doesn't need weights. Bulky and heavy though. Good thing I'm still young enough to haul them without squinching up my face.
I've seen the Armstrong panels. They are really nice looking, and very well made. The lady that used them said she never had a problem with lint because she used Static Guard on them.
We have also ususally sold in art galleries, but have found that in the last few years Art Fairs have become wonderful venues for artists with good art and interested buyers. So, we are also making a change in our approach to selling our art. We have looked at the Flourish panels, but have heard that some shows want you to have nicer panels like armstrong or pro panels....such a big expense though! *thinking, thinking*....... advice?
You can make your own panels using PVC pipes. Just make them with two sides, a cross bar and use T joints as the legs.
Get some plastic chicken wire type fencing material ( bought mine at Home Depot) and use twist ties to secure them to the frame.
Then, make a slipcover for your frame and you will have very inexpensive panels that can be broken down for transport. The plastic wire is to hold your framed art in place. I use curtain hooks.
Oh, forgot to mention..pour liquid concrete into the T joints for weight and place end caps on them.
Hope this helps.
Blaine
Hi Blaine, I'm wondering if you have any suggestions for what kind of material to use for a slipcover... something mesh or something thicker? Thank you for your insight!
Katie
Thanks for the suggestion.
Patti Ragone
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