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Art Vending Supply Must-Haves
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items I am a visual artist who regularly sells my artwork at various markets, festivals, and events. This list features some of the essential items aspiring art vendors should consider investing in for prospective markets, craft fairs, and events!
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Art Packaging
Vendor Display Equipment
Art Packaging
I have a short list of essential items you should consider investing in for packaging your art merchandise for transactions while vending.
If you are looking for backing for your prints, I definitely recommend this brand. My prints feel a lot more stable and secure with these boards.
Mat Board Center, 10 Pack 11x14 White Backing Boards, Cardboard for Arts, Prints, Frames, Photos and More
Whenever you are selling copies of your prints, you will want to store each print in a safe compartment to prevent it from being exposed to the elements and greasy palms! These covers come in different sizes and are waterproof. They have really helpe...
100 Pack Acid-Free Clear Sleeves Storage Bags 16 3/8" X 20 3/11",Plastic Bags for 16x20 Art Prints/Framing Mat Mattes/Pictures/Photos (Bag Size: 16 3/8" X 20 3/11"") - Walmart.com
If you are planning to sell your art at different markets, you are going to want a practical yet presentable way to bag your merchandise for customers. What I love about these bags is that they come in different sizes and colors. I REALLY love how du...
Karat BALBOA (Small) Kraft Paper Gift Bags with Handles - Sturdy & Recyclable Brown Shopping Bags - Recycled Materials - for Retail and Groceries (8.1" x 10.6") - FP-SB100 - 250 pcs - Walmart.com
I love packaging my 3D works of art in these boxes. They come in different sizes and are incredibly portable! I especially love that I can easily stick my art brand logos for each box to add my personality and branding.
MT Products Tuck Top Kraft Paperboard Gift Boxes 4" x 4" x 4" - Pack of 30 - Walmart.com
I love using these paper bags for my print sales. They are not bulky at all, and they come in different sizes. They are a compact and practical way to bag copies of your art prints.
50 Flat 10" x 12.5" Kraft Plain Paper Bags for candy, cookies, merchandise, pens, Party favors, Gift bags
Vendor Display Equipment
This list shows all of my recommendations for the equipment you will need for your actual market booth setup.
As a visual artist, its been soo important for me to have a way to tastefully show off my prints to my customers. This print rack is pretty lightweight, portable, and VERY easy to set up! The bonus pro is that it can fit a lot of prints.
Creative Mark Canvas Print Racks - Jerry's Artarama
I often spend a lot of my time sitting down while I am vending. Because of that, I need a REALLY comfortable chair! One of the things I love most about this collapsible chair is that it has a sizeable cup holder and also has an outdoor cover for the ...
VEVOR Camping Chair with Canopy Shade, Folding Beach Chair with Canopy & Magazine Pocket, 2 Cup Holders, 330 lbs Heavy Duty Support, Carry Bags for Outdoor, Camp, Fishing, Tailgates, Deep Blue
If you are going to consider vending at different festivals and events, one of the ESSENTIAL investments you will need to make will be in a tent. I have had my tent for over three years, and cant say enough grest things about this company. The tent i...
ABCCANOPY S1 Nova Base™-Lite Pop Up Canopy Tent with Sidewalls
My art is often displayed through my stickers, and I really need a captivating way to show them off! This rotating sticker display has been such an eye catching way to draw attention (and sales!) to my stickers designs! This can hold stickers up to 5...
Rotating Sticker Stand Display Rack - Faire
One thing I have learned as an art vendor is that having my art displayed at customer eye-level makes a world of a difference! These table risers help to add a couple of extra inches of height to my vending table. By doing so, my products have not on...
8Pcs Furniture Risers with Nonslip Bottom Adjustable Table Risers Stackable Bed Lifter Versatile Bed Raising Blocks for Table Desk Couch Chair Sofa Cabinet Bed Legs Black Plastic - Walmart.com
I use this miniature table to display eye-catching items at the front of my booth, which helps to attract more art patrons and customers. This is also VERY light-weight, and can fit easily into my car along with my other vending equipment.
Mainstays 26" Adjustable Height Personal Folding Table, Black
This may seem like a weird vendor recommendation, but stick with me for a second. If you're vending during the day (especially here in Florida), chances are, you're going to get HOT! This portable necklace fan has been such a godsend whenever I vend....
JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan, Rechargeable Wearable Fan, Hands-Free cooling fan, Quiet 25dB, 5 Speeds, 16H Battery Life, Essential for Indoor/Outdoor, Gift for Women, Men - White - Walmart.com
I cannot have a good art vending booth area WITHOUT a folding table!! This is how I display most of my art work and merchandise. This table is portable, relatively lightweight and easy is transport. I also looooove that I can use this table for multi...
Leumius 6 Foot Folding Table,Fold-in-Half Plastic Table,Indoor Outdoor Picnic Party Dining Camp Tables,Black - Walmart.com
I really love using these fitted tablecloths while vending because they are attractive! You don't have to worry about seeing my vendor containers below the table, either! They are lightweight and easy to wash. Most importantly, they support the weigh...
Parojati 2 Pack 6FT Table Cloth for Rectangular Fitted Events Stretch Pink Table Covers Washable Spandex Tablecloth Protector for Party, Wedding, Cocktail, Banquet, Festival Black - Walmart.com
This three-panel grid wall is excellent for brand-new art vendors! This grid wall is how I display my framed art and my paintings! Don't be intimidated by the size at ALL, because these walls are actually pretty lightweight, and you can always add mo...
3 Panel Art Show Display | Lightweight & Easy Assembly
Whether your art is framed, or a small 3D sculpture or work of ceramic, you are going to want a simple, yet eye-catching way for all of your pieces to be visible. This tiered tabletop display is a product I definitely recommend for those of you who c...
3-Tier Straight Retail Table Display Stand with Shelves for Products | 3 Step Straight Display Rack for Counter Top, Craft Shows, Farmers Market, Trade Shows, Pop ups, Soap Display, Candles (Blue) - Walmart.com
If you are ever considering vending at an evening or night market, you will need lighting. I'm not even kidding. What I love about these small spotlights is that they can add a lot of visibility to your art and merchandise - do not let these lights' ...
Rechargeable LED Spotlight, 3 Color Temperatures, Dimmable, Magnetic, Remote Control, 4 Pack, for Art, Closet, Cabinet, Home
If you are vending outdoors, chances are you'll be relying heavily on your phone or tablet for transactions. That said, your equipment battery will drain throughout the course of the day. Not every outdoor market, event, or fair will guarantee acces...
Flashfish 200W Portable Power Station, 40800mAh Solar Generator, Portable Generator for Camping Travel Emergency - Walmart.com
You may be scratching your head, wondering why the hell I included this dish-drying rack on my art vendor supply list. Please stick with me: You can literally use this rack as a table setup for your prints! Seriously, if you sell art prints or larger...
Mainstays Metal Pot Lid Organizer Rack, U-Shape Pan Lid Holder for Kitchen Cabinet, Countertop or Pantry Storage, White
If you invest in a tent for vending, you will NEED to invest in weights to support it!! Even if you have the most chill, calm weather day, you never know when a gust of wind may come and impact your setup and tent!! These tent weights have been super...
Ozark Trail 30lb Canopy Weight Set with Strap and Handle