It might be hard to think about the spring and summer show season when there is finally snow on the ground, but it will be here before we know it! Now is the time to get everything you need for your show applications prepped - photos taken, artists statement written, website cleaned up - and to start thinking about designing your table displays, packaging, marketing, and all those little details. And if this is your first craft show season, its never too early to start planning - you'll be glad you did once those acceptance letters start rolling in!
Here are links to some great articles and lists of tips and tricks that should help you prepare for a great selling season! Add your own tips or links to favorite articles in the comments!
Basic overall tips and tricks from Mermaids Closet, from finding shows to what to do on the big day - great tips for those just starting out!
Tips
about perfecting your craft show applications from Tina Seamonster, one
of the organizers of Crafty Bastards in Washington DC.
Luann
Udell’s blog is a treasure trove of information about being a skillful
all-around salesperson in the art and craft realm. Any blog entry tagged
“booth behavior” is valuable, but her entire blog is worth reading!
Excellent marketing advice from Naughty Secretary Club - don’t expect the venue
to do all the marketing and promotion for you! With a little effort you can bring in your own
customers the day of the event and build up your own craft show
following.
Craft Show Explosion hasn’t been updated in a few months, but dig through
their archives and you will find great articles about surviving outdoor
shows, tips for traveling to vend at shows, and lots more!
Quick video from Lintyfresh with some nice beginner tips about practicing your booth setup at home and packing for the show.
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