10. Hang out at the booth (‘cause, you know, you’re “tight” with the dealers). The dealers are working and are trying to make sales. Save it for the cocktail events.
9. Wear heels. Not a good idea. Save it for the after-party.
8. Forget to bring a sweater. God help you, for Art Fairs are like ice boxes.
7. Leave your trash in someone’s booth.
6. Enter a booth with the sole intention of using their trashcan. At least pretend to be interested for 5 minutes.
5. Overhang your booth. To all the dealers out there—it is fairly obvious when you’ve brought everything from storage to the fair.
4. Booze it up the night before.
3. Carelessly put multiple works “on hold,” although you don’t really plan on returning.
2. Submit a portfolio/CD of artwork. Attention all artists—this is neither the time nor the place!
...And the #1 WORST thing you can do at an art fair (if you are a dealer), is approach a collector who has entered a booth other than your own. A real Art Fair Faux pas.
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