This page will have links and references for artists to buy commonly needed materials necessary for participation in shows or exhibits.
The Billings Arts Association is not endorsing or recommending any of these products, just providing ideas for sourcing show materials. Artists are encouraged to do their own research before making any purchase.
Elizabeth will provide at cost (she is not lining her pocket on this) custom cloth table coverings. White and Black are always available and colors are generally in stock but may have to be shipped. The interlock knit fabric is serged and hemmed to provide years of wrinkle and fray-free use. Fabric content is polyester and cotton blend with % of each varying depending on color. The fabric has a slight linen texture, again varying by color. 90" x 55" cloth (to cover a 6' x 2' table) will generally run about $30.00, Card table size will be $25 (allows for some draping). Please allow at least two weeks.
Karen designs and prints anything that can be printed (tents, banners, posters, business cards, rack cards, postcards, etc). Creative Cut event cards. Digital advertising design.
If you are showing your art at festivals or shows, a tent is most often needed. At larger more established shows they may rent tents, but at smaller shows they often leave it up to the artist to bring their own.
There are lots of choices, and lots of options, including sides, banner supports, and weights (to keep it from blowing away).
You can often find these at Sam's Club or Costco, so research types and options, and check local pricing before buying.
At larger shows it is often possible to rent display panels for the duration of the event, but many artists prefer to have their own.
There are lots of choices, and lots of options, so do your research before selecting and purchasing any one brand. It might be helpful to discuss with other artists to see what they use, how they use them, and how it is working for them.
These are pretty hard to find locally, but they are available online from a wide variety of suppliers including U-Line, Dick Blick, and Amazon.
There are a lot of options for Folding Tables, size depending on how big your intended display area is.
$39.99 at Target (West End Target has them in stock) Height adjustable; 2 ft x 4 ft; web handle for carrying. A variety of tables are also available at Sam's Club or Costco at reasonable prices.
Photographing your Art - Eric Waddington
At the Last ArtShop Eric Waddington walked us through some requirements and techniques for photographing art for websites and for show submissions.
Contact our Sandstone Coordinator Ev Bergeron for details and availability of space on the BAA Panel at Standstone Gallery.
Downloadable versions of forms. These are also available to members at no cost in our online store and mailed to the BAA member at no cost.
Inventory and show checklist are provided as pdf for xlsx for member customization.
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