I could go on and on but you get the picture.  Make a list. Make it detailed and make it thorough.  Use ours as a beginning guide (all art forms are different) and life as an artist on the road will be easier, calmer and far less stressful when you know that you checked everything off on your list!

ART SHOW CHECKLIST coutesy of www.ArtCareerExperts.com
Use our list and add to it as needed for your partciular situation/art product. Make as detailed a checklist as necessary to make it easier to zip through your list for each show. For multiple day shows, have an idea of what you will wear each day and make sure that you bring those items.
Your personal list may be separate but it too should be itemized to prevent hyperventilating situations!

The following is divided into Outdoor and Indoor shows.

OUTDOOR Set up Tent or Canopy  (Always know if your tent is UV protected and what winds/rain it can withstand. Be prepared!) All art shows tents should be 10′ x 10′. Booth display designs are built to accomodate that size.

One day or multi day shows

Tent

• Weights and Stakes and ratchet tie downs

• Carpet or Mat (RV Patio Mat or Indoor/Outdoor Carpet)

• Hand truck / luggage cart (can be critical)

• Rope and bungee cords

• Cable ties

• Booth SIGN

Display

• Display Walls

• Wall covers and hardware

• Hooks and Hangers, velcro

• Display Cases

• Display Stands

• Print Rack/prints

• Table (4, 6 or 8 ft)

• Table cloth/cover

• Business Signs

• Plastic drop cloths or tarps

• Artwork!

• Prints or Cards

• Price tags / labels

• Stool or chair

• Extension cords

• 1 or 2 fans

• Easels

• Any art supplies needed if demonstrating on site

• bungee cords

Tools

• Hammer
• Pliers
• Screwdrivers
• Cable/electrical ties
• Duct tape
• Spring clamps
• Glass Cleaner
• Paper towels
• Towel

Office/Sales Supplies

• Calculator
• Money
• Money box/fanny pack
• Sales/receipt book
• Pens/Pencil/Marker
• Scissors
• Stapler and staples
• Price tags/labels
• Credit card signs/logos
• Square credit card processor/your cell phone
• Boxes and/or Bags
• Promotional items
• Business Cards
• Business Card Holders
• Guest Book
• Guest book pages
• Portfolio of past work
• Post Cards
• Brochures
• Name tag

Personal

• Cooler / thermos
• Paper towels
• Sunscreen
• Hat (optional)
• Sweater
• Insect Repellant
• Towel
• Breath mints/gum
• Baby wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Comfortable shoes

Medicines

• aspirin/tylenol/ibuprofen
• anti-nausea anti-diarrheal
• hayfever/allergy

Cooler
Bottled Water
ice/drinks
Coffee
Food – sandwiches/ snacks

Not to do!
NO READING BOOKS
NO CELL PHONE CONVERSATIONS
NO WEB BROWSING/EMAIL CHECKING
NO NEWSPAPERS
NO FAMILY REUNIONS OR NEIGHBORHOOD GET TOGETHERS
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INDOOR Set up  (No tent)

With the exception of no tent, everything stays the same EXCEPT yo will need many lights. ALWAYS have lights in an indoor booth. Put up more than you think you need! Using the energy efficient bulbs will keep your booth cool and not blow electrical circuits!

Lights LOTS of LIGHTS for indoor shows!

• Extension Cords
• Power Strip
• Extra Light bulbs/energy savings bulbs (to not blow circuits)
• Carpet or Mat RV Patio Mat or Indoor/Outdoor Carpet or Foam tiles, gel mats
• Stool or chair
• electrical ties-lots of them

Follow the list above from this point on for the outdoor shows. You may not need sunscreen but you may need a sweater. Be prepared!