Ok, I have looked around and have not seen this sort of question posted-maybe I didn't look long enough, and if so please feel free to redirect this impatient lady named Anita!
I know a lot of the shows need booth shots for the jury but have also noticed that some do not. I don't have a booth yet but when I get one I plan to go for a good one, like a Trimline or Lightdome with mesh panels (for my photography). I am not excited about taking that financial plunge if I can't even get into shows! ( I just can't bear the thought of doing it wrong and messing up somebody elses inventory because I'm new! So I figure, get a decent product to start with and learn how to use it.)
Another issue is that I currently live in a rented condo in the city and have minimal extra storage space, but I can figure THAT one out. (how much space do tents take up once torn down? (I should have paid more attention at the Gold Coast Art fair as I stood and watched everyone do their work) I figured if I can get accepted to shows then I can race and purchase and start to problem solve. (storage space if needed, rent a trailer or a uhaul for the first shows, beg for help and get out of the city to practice setting this baby up over and over. Is this smart? Do you have other suggestions or smarter ideas for me??
Anyone else live in the city and do shows? I won't live here forever, but here I am now! I don't want to let myself get frustrated with all the uncertainties and this is an amazing forum with supportive wonderful people. So here I am, being a dorky noobie asking for help already!
I will also be eagerly watching threads here about how people travel and carry their stuff. I'm one heck of a strong woman, but I am one alone woman and will be working on my own. (maybe I should join Match.com instead. Just kidding.)
Thanks already for just reading my long winded inquiry!
Anita
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http://www.cabelas.com/product/Oversized-Folding-Fish-Station/16193...Cabelas has a sturdy table that folds and is 37" tall. We have 2 of them that we cover with red cloth and they work great for also storing stuff underneath...The big clamp is not fastened to the table when you get it, so you can just throw it away
Well, I bought a used Trimline with mesh panels and will be practicing this weekend or next weekend setting the thing up. Already did it once, think it's doable. Starting at the Wells Street Art Festival which I've read can be a real big challenge...ugh.
Will be renting a van and a flatbed dolly/cart for hauling stuff. Paid a friend off to help me set up/tear down and store the tent at his place.
One more question: I need some sort of a work table in the booth to frame, clean, package, do sales, etc upon. Do any of you have a fairly affordable, lightweight answer to this problem? I have a 6 foot table (really light and cheap) from Home Depot and know there is a shorter one but it's very low to the ground-I'm hoping to find something a little more 'work bench' height. Suggestions and links very welcome!
Thanks,
Anita
20x48 inches from Target:
http://www.target.com/p/folding-table-black-20-x-48/-/A-13896#prodS...
Larry Berman
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100
Thanks Larry, it looks like it's only about 28 inches high though. Pretty backbreaking if I also am cleaning/or doing a little framing in the booth. Hopefully I'll find another that's a little bit higher.
Exactly. I've lengthened the legs on two of them to 39 inches using half inch electric conduit and a few sheet metal screws. I even added a carpeted 1/2 inch plywood top to match my pro panels.
http://artshowphoto.com/pages/framingtable.htm
Larry Berman
Ahaaaa.....I see, said the newbie. Well, I am very good friends with an iron worker...maybe I can appeal to his kind side with beers for service. Sure wish I'd have spent more time with my Dad in the garage learning how to tinker! I assume you just pop the electrical conduit out after each show? Did you just put a permanent screw in the leg to prevent the conduit from falling deeper into the leg? Or do you screw them in every time you set up?
Permanently screwed in. The legs fold just like they did before so it doesn't take up any more room. Measure the length of the conduit with the legs folder to make sure they don't extend to far. I even found rubber tips that fit on the 1/2 inch conduit.
Larry Berman
Deepest Gratitude! Thank you!
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