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Artist Alley Life! ✨️🎨🚗
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items It's not nearly as glamorous as the title suggests, but it can be a very fulfilling experience! Here are some recommendations for equipment, tools, and manufactures that I have found helpful!
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How to find and keep track of cons and shows!
Fixtures / Displays
I've been using this art portfolio for over a decade, and it's one of the few things that has lasted through every iteration of my table. I can't recommend it enough!
The Original Art ProFolio
Cube storage is how most artists in the alley put their displays together. There really isn't a wrong choice here as far as I know, this is just the brand I go with. They have the most color options!
C&AHOME 16-Cube Storage Organizer Shelves
Tools / Equipment
I have purchased probably thousands of bags and boards from Clearbags since 2015. They are definitely the best quality, shipping speed, and they've always been affordable.
Clear Bags
Manufacturers / Printing
Vistaprint is a well-known manufacturer in business supplies. They've always been my go-to for where to get business cards, because there's almost always a deal going on! They've got lots of different options if you want to make them really fancy, or...
Vistaprint
I would always recommend going to a local print shop before seeking online for printers, but sometimes that's not always an option. Catprint has a ton of different printing options, they're affordable, and their quality is fantastic. And they use env...
CatPrint: Wedding, Art Prints, Business, & Greeting Cards | CatPrint
Another great printing site - I specifically use them for book printing. They have lots of great options for papers, and a really low MOQ!
Mixam US | Premium Quality Printing at Affordable Prices | Mixam
How to find and keep track of cons and shows!
I currently use Clickup as my go-to for keeping track of shows, expenses, commissions, inventory, and a bunch of other things. It's completely optional to use the AI, which i appreciate for those looking to avoid it!
ClickUp™ | Maximize productivity • Software, AI, and humans ...