I've been going to art fairs for 4 years now. THIS GUY??? He knows this business. Listen to him!
@PhoenyxAshe
15 күн бұрын
One thing I might add is - if you can make a thing do double-duty, all the better. For instance, those expensive Pro-Panels can get _heavy_, so you can potentially use them to augment your tent weights, if not replace them. I can remember doing a show with... far less professional equipment - basically an EZ-Up and, well... pegboard. That 4'x8' pegboard panel, fastened onto the frame of the EZ-Up, added enough weight to the back of the tent that we only needed additional weights to the front poles. And this at an Art and Music Festival that had high winds so bad that several canopies were blown over - including the one protecting the sound system.
@LivingAmongMormons
Жыл бұрын
"C'mon in. I've got art and some candy in here." 😅
@jenniferpoole1810
Жыл бұрын
Ok, as an artist approaching my first art fair, your video was hugely helpful and reassuring!
@IHsquared
Жыл бұрын
That means a lot, I’m so glad it was helpful!
@XanBos
Жыл бұрын
Top tip for sure is not to sell. I never talk sales with my customers. All I do is actually paint at my booth, people watch, ask questions, then I direct them inside my booth…yes, inside. It’s the only way to get them to stop and look. Otherwise they walk by and don’t interact. Once you get them talking, they start getting interested in what you do. I use the excitement of my art to show them the passion, then it’s up to them to make the decision on whether to buy. Shows like these are such a boost in sales, as well as commissions. Most definitely go plastic! No one can make an impulsive purchase with cash. They don’t want to let go of the paper. But plastic, that’s another thing entirely. Usually people don’t worry about swiping the card. They have wiggle room to buy items on impulse. One tip to add….play music in your booth. Not loud music, but something that gets people in a mood. For me it’s the 50s and 60s music. Beach Boys, Roy Orbison, things like that. I’ve had countless positive comments on the music being played. But do remember the venue…if it’s a heritage craft festival, bring appropriate music. All of the tips you offered are good. Never go to a show unprepared. This is my 30th year of doing shows, and I learn each year how to streamline my booth, and make it more productive. Let’s go set up a booth!!!😊
@IHsquared
Жыл бұрын
Definitely agree. Music is a great addition as well
@RomancerX
Жыл бұрын
I’m a beginner vendor and not an artist. This video was still helpful and interesting.
@xingcat
29 күн бұрын
This is great advice. Just starting in on the art festival grind, and there are so many mistakes I've made in the first few.
@Akunda4
9 күн бұрын
Man this is awesome content! I have being doing art fairs part time with a day job since 2006 and this is advice i wish i had back then! Solid video!
@helpyourcattodrive
25 күн бұрын
Hi, news report here in Los Angeles area San Dimas artisan show where some girls walked around and hustled the square. They ripped off the people they were able to get probably four or five booths before they got figured out. Can you imagine walking around an art festival and ripping off people’s original art this way? somehow they were able to make it look like they paid for long enough to get away.
@ozlemguler4324
5 ай бұрын
Thankyou for an excellent video! I've thought about festivals and I have experience selling food products, but not my own art. I love how professional and structured your approach is and yet you're so chilled and humorous. Seekers on either side of your stall would be lucky to have such a great spirited guy around ❤ also, your art is so striking ❤
@ArsPraestigium
8 ай бұрын
I've done these shows and art fairs for many years, these are awesome suggestions.
@lazygardens
24 күн бұрын
Another tip: have some "gas money work" if your work is high priced. A friend who was a superb artist always made sure to have posters of his work for $20 or less for the people who loved his work but were low income.
@steverosse
Жыл бұрын
That was neat. Thank you. I live on the beach in Thailand and there are no festivals, but I want to sell my art from my front yard. Some of your tips I can use.
@MimiBondi
8 ай бұрын
I agree with all these tips! I don't have any art festivals around me. What are your tips on doing craft markets?
@mbmochinski
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. I especially need to think about just getting out there and not letting fear hold me back. Also, love the tin foil hat! ❤️🤣
@IHsquared
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! So glad it’s helpful :)
@morganminchin101
10 ай бұрын
This is jam packed with tips and advise, thank you so so so much for sharing ! Really appreciate the effort you went to
@IHsquared
10 ай бұрын
Absolutely! So glad it was helpful!
@emilyhigbee8328
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the fantastic advice! You're also hilarious! Your booth set up is amazing too.
@firstlast2034
5 ай бұрын
Enjoy yourself! Be open, it is contagious!
@jean-michelargentin5465
Ай бұрын
It’s my first time seeing this KZitem video channel.. I love your vibe it makes me feel energetic. I’m serious..I tried my first Art show in New Orleans in the French quarters in the business area and I didn’tsell nothing-all of grandkids came from out of town to come and support me (paw paw) and I didn’t sell a single Artwork. But on the positive side one person did come and look. That made my day:)
@annabella.artistics
9 ай бұрын
Can you show us your stall setup and what you use to to put your paintings on at markets?
@DannerPlace
4 ай бұрын
Good stuff, thanks for posting this.
@iansmith3468
Жыл бұрын
What about water and snacks? Haha the creepy tent candy? I'm game!
@markusstorzer4545
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad the algorithm got me here... I had some open studio space events before but always been itching to do a festival/fair type thing..thank you!!
@IHsquared
Жыл бұрын
Glad the algorithm brought you here as well. Hope my videos continue to be helpful :)
@Sleepretreatrepeat
Жыл бұрын
Your videos are becoming better and better!! This was entertaining and informative brotha!
@IHsquared
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I’m doing my best to try and make them entertaining!
@mariahspain7799
Жыл бұрын
I have a show this weekend and wish I found this over 10 years ago when I started.
@IHsquared
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, i hope my tips are helpful!
@dianeblomgren4608
9 ай бұрын
Great video!! Thank you
@IHsquared
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely, thank you!!
@KellyJoy206
Жыл бұрын
Isaac you’re amazing and we love you here in Seattle! Now about that candy 😂🖤🖤
@jonathanbronson1433
Жыл бұрын
Super helpful! I first saw you in 2014ish and have been following your work since!
@IHsquared
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for following my work Jonathan!
@lisamurphy5007
23 күн бұрын
Thank you!😊
@markromneyart
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info and inspiration Isaac. Very helpful.
@IHsquared
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and supporting my work mark!
@forgetaboutit7440
Жыл бұрын
very well done!!
@MorningHawkCreations
4 ай бұрын
gotta support us small channels don't give up!
@IHsquared
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for saying that. All social media has kinda defeated me. I’m trying to find the resolve to start again.
@MorningHawkCreations
4 ай бұрын
@@IHsquared I've had an art channel for 10 yrs and only have 500 subs. And for 10 yrs it felt like playing darts in a pitch black room. No one would comment or say anything views are generally under 100 per video and nothing I did worked. But worst yet I found trying so hard at it caused me to not enjoy my art. To overthink it, to spend hours staring at analytics, ruminate on social media traffic. I was so obsessed with trying to "fix" my social media presence that I stopped making art and stopped enjoying it. I've since gone back to doing festivals and shows. Where I can deal with people one on one, and not the masses. Burnout because of KZitem creation is real, take some self care time if you need.
@kfergus3662
9 ай бұрын
Your art style is amazing
@IHsquared
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying that!
@user-kp1jk5fe4v
2 ай бұрын
Awesome.
@Jon_bodhi
Жыл бұрын
Really good job man!
@IHsquared
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@dw_carvings
9 ай бұрын
Thanks man I appreciate the advice ❤ subscribed!
@IHsquared
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! More vids soon :)
@hArtyTruffle
Жыл бұрын
Great tips Isaac 👍🏼
@IHsquared
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! So glad you like the vid :)
@lawrencep5427
Ай бұрын
I'm tired of dealing with my Proshade canopy that is a pain to put up.....do you have a recommendation or two on an easier canopy to purchase? Thanks....this video was extremely helpful!
@IHsquared
Ай бұрын
@@lawrencep5427 this is the tent i use. I really like the quality. amzn.to/3yr4ryh
@featheredlightly
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@DarlitaDawn
4 ай бұрын
Do you have any advice on a art Retreat getaway that's relatively cheap? Perhaps in Wisconsin? Or a DIY art Retreat getaway? Any ideas for that something super cheap of course
@DarlitaDawn
4 ай бұрын
Where do I find these art festivals? I'm in the farming community in Wisconsin
@TJ-jq9bz
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! What kind of walls do you use?
@claudiaescobarbenton8710
16 күн бұрын
PLEASE HELP! where did you get your dollies!?
@aroset
Жыл бұрын
I just got you to 97 likes. It's the best I can do in the rise of the machine. I hope you appreciate my sacrifice.
@IHsquared
Жыл бұрын
I wish i could like this comment 98 times :)
@marcusbrown198
Жыл бұрын
I’m not an artist but I know that galleries charge 50% of sales but if you’re an artist and you need somebody to sell your stuff you go to gallery who pays rent who hires guards to watch the gallery who hires janitors to clean the place and salesman to sell the work and pay electricity bills and this and that and if you blow up you’re gonna need that many more people to handle your stuff And ads in art form and art magazines are not cheap along with the people who design so be fair the thrill of the big deal is all right but the real back in a matter I would love to be an artist but you don’t know how blessed you are to start in order to do art instead of work which is two different things my God getting paid to produce art what a life. Even though all those people are struggling to live life and you’and stuff they’re kissing your ass because they kind of are counting on you
@deannehastings2989
Жыл бұрын
good good
@vilhelmlarsen9565
4 ай бұрын
!
@budakart
Жыл бұрын
Common mistakes artists makes is not embracing Islam. Come to Islam n success
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