Am fairly new to the "show circuit" and have a few questions for members with experience:
- How do Pro-Panels stand up to the wind? Seems they would be like sails as well as seeming "frail". Also mesh panels, they would seem to be even worse as a "sail".
- I am in TX with a lot of wind/breeze/thunderstorms, keeping the tent sides down on a 90+ degree day creates an unbearable tent but with them up the wind does not so magical things in the booth, is there any way to beat the heat/wind combo? Suggestions/ideas?
- My hanging art is fairly heavy (5-25lbs.) so am curious how Pro-Panels stay up with their small leg bases when there are 5-6 pieces Hanging?
- I have recently been invited to a pretty prestigious show for the Memorial Day weekend that supposedly has "higher end" buyers and need advice on booth presentation to better appeal to them (it's and indoor show), suggestions, comments, ideas, etc.? I am told the show is definitely a "lead" to future higher end shows and want to make sure my presentation is a good one if for nothing else the "after show chatter".
- Suggestions for lighting indoors (electric is provided). I am curious about battery operated LED lighting as well (quality wise) and its ability to showcase the artwork. How many spots are needed to properly light 15 - 20 pieces averaging 18 X 20?
- My type of work is rarely seen (if ever) by the art community/collectors due to the medium and is very unique. Any thoughts on how to convey a "message" about a "lost art" would be appreciated. Perhaps others who work in some very unique mediums have some ideas.
- Any ideas on how to be more presentable to critical juries at very recognized shows in TX/SW would be helpful as well. Of course anyone with the exact answer to that need not be doing artwork but would be paid handsomely by artists for the knowledge but I am sure there are some "tricks" that would be helpful to know.
I certainly have more questions but this I think is enough for now. Thanks so much in advance for your expert comments and ideas.
Jay
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A boat battery and RV fans keep the tent cooled down a bit. The Midwestern shows are almost as bad as the Texas shows for summer heat except for even higher humidity. I'll use a couple fans behind the tent for my wife and myself and 3-4 fans inside the tent to put a breeze on the customers. One is always above the flip bins ;-)
The fans are available at Wal-Mart in the automotive section and are about $7-8 each. Get an inverter and a 300 watt equivalent LED light, "corn-cob" style that uses 35 watts, and you'll be set for the weekend.
Thanks much Robert, should help at ;east keep the air moving.
Jay
Not sure if this would be of help.
The Flourish mesh panels, might be an idea.
They are mesh, therefore they allow some air flow.
2 types available. The white are just mesh. Plenty of air flow but also lots of light transmission from outside.
The black can be obtained with a double layer, mesh on one side, weave on the other. Decent air flow as well as much less light transmission. Due to mount system good air flow underneath also.
Hanging is fine.
Can be obtained for most tent types.
Con:
Not as versatile in display options as they only mount to perimeter walls unless you adapt some other poles. Not freestanding.
Thanks much Larry, appreciate the ideas. I know wind is an issue for everyone outside and did want to limit issues best I could. Mesh sounds like a partial solution.
All the Best,
Jay
Pro Panels connect to each other and to the legs of the tent. That makes them very stable if your tent is properly braced (sta-bars) and weighted.
Larry Berman
Ahhhhhh......appreciate it, I did not pick up from reading that the Pro-Panels were mounted to the tent. Certainly important.....
Thanks much.
Jay